17 hmr what to expect out of it

rob_ster_us

June 05, 2003 00:03

I just picked up a savage Model 93R17-F has any one else got one or a gun with the .17 hrm ? please let me know what i can expect out of this

Thanks-Rob

The eyes of the hunted are on the side of their head,... the eyes of the hunter are on the front. What do you mean that I am not supposed to hunt?

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  gskyhawk

  June 05, 2003 03:23

  sub 1" groups out to 100-150 yards,,,
  very flat shooting , very explosive kills on small targets, max range is about 200 yards , if you want more replies post this over on the general dis.

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  Nighthawk

  June 05, 2003 06:00

  I agree with the above statement,you have slightly less energy than with a 22Magnum.BTW Gun Test Magazine gave the Savage a Best buy over the Ruger and Marlin.
  
  
  
  Best!!
  
  Rugster
  
  
  Toujours Pret

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  Kdub

  June 05, 2003 13:45

  Bought an aftermarket barrel and converted my Ruger 77/22 bolt gun over to the .17 HMR. Great little round (albiet expensive) with the sub-MOA accuracy mention previously. That is, as long as the cross winds aren't blowing too hard. A slight breeze can really shift the POA of these little rascals. 'Course, the bullet only weighs 17 grains.
  
  Keep off the Ridgeline

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  deadeye46

  June 16, 2003 05:36

  My Contender shoots in the same hole at 50 yds and in a dime at 100 yds, on sand bags of course,lol.Just my .02 worth,Bob.

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  groundhog devastation

  June 16, 2003 06:46

  What to expect? Expect more accuracy than you've ever had out of your other rimfires! Expect dead varmints with great repeatability!!! Put a good piece of glass on it and it will be a legitamate 200 yard small varmint rifle! I have both the Marlin 17VS and the Savage 93/17 and both are super accurate rimfires! It's fun not to have to pick up brass now and then and reload!!! GHD

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