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 Help....17 HMR
#1320580
03/21/10 09:58 PM
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Double Ought
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Woodsman
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Woodsman
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I am looking to purchase a .17 HMR and have no idea which one or where to start... I don’t want to kill a moose with it; I just want to shoot an affordable accurate round... I am on a budget and that definably will be a factor however with your help I may achieve this... What to stay away from and what to look for, I would assume a bolt action will better accuracy, Just wanna shoot cans an maybe a rabbet...
"Setting the Standard" 
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Re: Help....17 HMR
[Re: Double Ought]
#1320605
03/21/10 10:08 PM
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FoxTrot
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I have a Marlin 917v and it is outstanding. It is around $210 at Acadmeny. The Savage is a great 1 too.
I avoid Dick's and hope they fold.
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Re: Help....17 HMR
[Re: FoxTrot]
#1321086
03/22/10 01:32 AM
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Jayrod
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I would go with the Savage 93r17 over the marlin. The accutrigger is alot better than the marlin trigger.
Nature without man is unnatural
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Re: Help....17 HMR
[Re: Jayrod]
#1321145
03/22/10 01:47 AM
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texaspatriot.308
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for the price, dependability, Savage 17, any of the series...
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Re: Help....17 HMR
[Re: texaspatriot.308]
#1321246
03/22/10 02:12 AM
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Wyatt
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I've got a mossberg 817 and it's pretty much the cheapest .17 you can buy. I was really suspicious as to whether it would shoot worth a crap but I'm REALLY impressed by mine. It shoots well under 1 moa with anything I put through it. I think they run about 170 new.
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Re: Help....17 HMR
[Re: Wyatt]
#1321261
03/22/10 02:15 AM
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moderno
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I own the Savage 93R17 with the thumbhole stock and accu-trigger, and I really like it. I've put over 1000 rounds through it.
Bartender, bring me anything except brake fluid, cause I don't plan on stopping!
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Re: Help....17 HMR
[Re: moderno]
#1321505
03/22/10 02:59 AM
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Joined: May 2008
Posts: 361
redtech
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Bird Dog
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All of the bolt actions pretty much shoot the same as far as accuracy goes, I think all of the autoloaders are suspect at this point due to malfunctions and blowing up in your face. The Marlin and Savage are both fine rifles, as stated the Savage has a better trigger. The CZ models are much nicer in fit and finish, just depends on whether or not you want to spend the extra cash.
I feel more like I do now then I did when I got here.
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Re: Help....17 HMR
[Re: redtech]
#1371052
04/16/10 03:12 AM
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Varget 7-08
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Savage 93! That's what I have and I love it. Not a problem yet. As for ammo I like the Hornady. The Remington's had about 4 split cases per box and the CCIs didn't perform as well as the Hornadys do.
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Re: Help....17 HMR
[Re: Varget 7-08]
#1371059
04/16/10 03:15 AM
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Gummi Bear
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I'm thrilled to pieces with my Marlin 917VSF. The trigger does leave some to be desired, but a little time and some tinkering and I'm sure it'll be just fine.
“I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately...”
Henry David Thoreau
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Re: Help....17 HMR
[Re: Jayrod]
#1371266
04/16/10 04:50 AM
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1911guncrazy
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I would go with the Savage 93r17 over the marlin. The accutrigger is alot better than the marlin trigger. X2 I use to have one and it was very nice!
Since I don't own a 4x4 I only Hunt in State Parks with Pavement!!!  
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Re: Help....17 HMR
[Re: 1911guncrazy]
#1371722
04/16/10 02:16 PM
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vanguard
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I own a marlin, its a shooter.  
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Re: Help....17 HMR
[Re: moderno]
#1372479
04/16/10 08:00 PM
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d.g.ruff
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I own the Savage 93R17 with the thumbhole stock and accu-trigger, and I really like it. Me too!
Mmmm Hmmm
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Re: Help....17 HMR
[Re: vanguard]
#1372775
04/16/10 09:59 PM
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Posts: 6,262
RICK O'SHAY
THF Trophy Hunter
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I own a marlin, its a shooter. 50 yds??? come on that rig will do that at 100yds too won't it? 20 oz bottle caps are the 100 yd target for my cheapo Savage with a BSA 3x9 Nice group but move back a little!
DISCLAIMER
ATTENTION: Your decision should NEVER be based SOLELY upon my advice, recomendation, or opinion.
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Re: Help....17 HMR
[Re: Double Ought]
#1372781
04/16/10 10:03 PM
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RICK O'SHAY
THF Trophy Hunter
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Savage I think mine cost me about $189 and I put about a $60 BSA scope on it... shoots GREAT out to 100 yds.
Mine does NOT have the accutrigger and I'm glad!
DISCLAIMER
ATTENTION: Your decision should NEVER be based SOLELY upon my advice, recomendation, or opinion.
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Re: Help....17 HMR
[Re: RICK O'SHAY]
#1372801
04/16/10 10:26 PM
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LG
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Never look a monkey in the eye
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Re: Help....17 HMR
[Re: RICK O'SHAY]
#1373274
04/17/10 04:03 AM
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vanguard
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I own a marlin, its a shooter. 50 yds??? come on that rig will do that at 100yds too won't it? 20 oz bottle caps are the 100 yd target for my cheapo Savage with a BSA 3x9 Nice group but move back a little! yes it will, this was right out of the box with newly mounted scope, and first trip to the range. Since then its been sighted at a 100, and have hit shotgun hulls at 200 yds with a hold over.
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