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Re: looking at a .17
[Re: WatersFowler]
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08/17/17 08:19 PM
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yotehater
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The 17 WSM is hard to find. I thought about one but always out of stock or discontinued. The ammo price is right in line with 22 magnum lately. I was reading the converted 10-22's took a battering from the larger case. I somewhat remember Volquartson building a magnum version. Sticking on the 22 magnum isn't too loud and pretty solid on coons and close yotes. Better ammo availability than the 17 WSM too.
One shot is all it should take.
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Re: looking at a .17
[Re: WatersFowler]
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08/17/17 08:23 PM
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Navasot
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Got a Savage bolt .17hmr synthetic on stainless with a bsa sweet 17scope.. nice little gun.. id go with a 4x12 simmons i use to have on a cz .22 lr if i had to change it
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Re: looking at a .17
[Re: WatersFowler]
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08/17/17 08:24 PM
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Navasot
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Hollywood
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killed over a dozen hogs with it also one was ear hole at 90yrds
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Re: looking at a .17
[Re: WatersFowler]
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08/20/17 06:12 PM
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Okiedog
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Had a Ruger .17 with a Redfield scope. Very sweet shooting rifle.
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Re: looking at a .17
[Re: Creek Henry]
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08/28/17 02:39 AM
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TX Hitman
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I have an A17. I like it. I put a 1-4x scope on it to avoid the temptation of really long shots on game. For jacks and armadillos to 150 yards it does just fine. Crosswinds are not its friend though ^^ 100% agree We shoot a ton of 22s for rabbits and yotes. I wanted something a little more powerful and researched 17s. I bought the A17 because most all of our shots are running and we like to throw lead while riding on a ranger. Absolutely love the A17 semi. Sweet shooting gun. Just keep it oiled well. Only issues I have seen is once gets a bit dirty, it will jam. Stick with the A17 ammo. It's a bit hotter than standard 17 ammo and does not jam up. If you read the technology and development of the A17, you will understand why their ammo works better.
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Re: looking at a .17
[Re: WatersFowler]
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08/28/17 03:09 PM
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tth_40
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I've got a CZ 455 heavy in .17 HMR, it's one of my more "fun" rifles. Crazy accurate at 100 + yards, you just really have to watch the wind at that distance. Does a number on squirrels, rabbits and crows, 'coon and up it becomes more of a range and shot placement issue. 75 yards and under, it's gonna die.
Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large numbers
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Re: looking at a .17
[Re: WatersFowler]
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08/28/17 03:13 PM
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2010bigdog
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I bought the Savage A17 because I wanted semi-auto. Liked it with the exclusion of the cheap stock. I knew that before I purchased it but I had a plan. The video below shows ALMOST exactly what I did with very similar results. The wood stock made it more quiet. The ALMOST came into play when I had the barrel threaded and added a suppressor. All I hear now is the supersonic crack. I'm very pleased but spent a lot more money than I usually do on a rifle. It was all a great learning experience for me and I'm glad I did it. That's my experience with one 17 HMR. Here is the video I followed with my build. Good luck! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQTt-Jcx7uw
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Re: looking at a .17
[Re: tth_40]
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08/28/17 06:12 PM
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flintknapper
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I've got a CZ 455 heavy in .17 HMR, it's one of my more "fun" rifles. Crazy accurate at 100 + yards, you just really have to watch the wind at that distance. Does a number on squirrels, rabbits and crows, 'coon and up it becomes more of a range and shot placement issue. 75 yards and under, it's gonna die. That has been my experience as well. Small game/varmints are no problem. Larger animals (Coons, possum, armadillo, etc..) it gets kinda dicey. The accuracy of 455 is excellent with several different .17 bullets, but as you say...wind can be a factor when you start getting out to 100 yds. or better.
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