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.17 Bolt action suggestions for under $300-400
redice
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Really thinking about getting a .17 probably in hmr possibly hm2 would like something to target shoot with so probably lean toward hm2, I am thinking about selling my tikka t3 in .308 because I will not hunt with that expensive of a set up, and I dont really get out to shoot it enough otherwise.
I would like something I can kill some rodents with the .308 I am sure would kill them however I have a feeling I wouldent be able to eat what was left :P
Anyhow any suggestions at all? I am not set on the hmr/hm2 but want something to kill squarels and other small game with, in a bolt action package.
I would like something I can kill some rodents with the .308 I am sure would kill them however I have a feeling I wouldent be able to eat what was left :P
Anyhow any suggestions at all? I am not set on the hmr/hm2 but want something to kill squarels and other small game with, in a bolt action package.
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CZ
Savage
Here's what it groups @ 100yds(5rds)....I mislabeled the picture, says VS.
Pretty good for an out of the box $189 gun. Topped with a 3-12x50 scope. Took 12 rounds to sight it in.
The ammo is a little more expensive, but the prices are coming down. It is an absolute joy to shoot.
The action on a Marlin is just to rough, its not fluid. The Savage with the thumb-hole stock is a pretty nice setup. If you are willing to spend a few dollars for a lot more gun, go for the Ruger. Academy sporting goods claims to sell a blued/laminated 77/17 for $450 but I have never seen it.
I agree with the statement about the Marlin action. It is pretty rough. However, a quick polishing and waxing and the action is much smoother, it has also improved after putting a hundred round through it or so. The M77/17 was rated over the Marlin and Savage, but all three were shooting about the same size groups. Marlin's magazine was supposed to be the major issue. The writer said the magazine fits loosely in the gun and the rounds don't chamber every time. I haven't seen the problem yet. The review was written a couple years ago, I would assume they fixed the problem later on.
Of course the Ruger is a much nicer gun, since it's built on the tried and true M77 frame and action. For around $200 you can't beat the Marlin or Savage.
Duno they had a ruger there stainless sythetic hmr for 300 and I do like the action however I didnt like the stock at all and at 100 above the marlin/savage I think they could throw on a wood stock.
They had one ss savage with a missing rear sight and the pooptiest bolt I have ever seen, and 2 others that were blued, I agree the action doesnt feel all that great feels better than the marlin however and for 240 comes with a 3-9 scope and rings but still I duno didnt make me buy right off.
I would like to look at the cz's but sofar no one has any around here. They can get them but no one has them... oh ya the best deal I saw was a marlin in hm2 for 160 something, but I didnt like the look of the hm2 and find the longer hmr to make a more feesable bolt gun because of the longer cocking cycle and just because its a better round overall.
Also gander were selling both for 10 bucks a box.... I will look elsewhere for ammo...
Why? Shots out to 450 yards are no problem.
NO recoil.
Cheaper to shoot 17 Rem per 1000 rounds (including 100 brass!).
per 1 per 100 per 1000
Brass 26 0.26 26 26
Powder 16 0.05 5 16.65
Bullet 14 0.14 14 140
0.45 45.28 $182.65 per 1000 rounds
17 HMR $11 per 50 22 $220 per 1000 rounds
For $400, why not step up to the 17 Remington...IF you reload.
Why? Shots out to 450 yards are no problem.
NO recoil.
Cheaper to shoot 17 Rem per 1000 rounds (including 100 brass!).
per 1 per 100 per 1000
Brass 26 0.26 26 26
Powder 16 0.05 5 16.65
Bullet 14 0.14 14 140
0.45 45.28 $182.65 per 1000 rounds
17 HMR $11 per 50 22 $220 per 1000 rounds
Actualy the most expensive I saw on sportsmansguide for 17hmr per thousand was 180.00 cheepest being 160.00 you get a discount when you buy 500+ rounds.
I did think about it, but I dont really want to reload for this gun and I wont be needing to shoot that far at least in the begining if my situation changes later on I can get something bigger, but right now I dont need that kind of range.
getting the same rifle in 17 HMR . I'm checking the GB auctions from
time to time but so far , didn't find any . Any thoughts or comments
on the Charles daly's , I like the one I have in 22 [8)]
Redice... A Ruger hmr S/S for $300, you must know people that know people that steal #%&*!@ from people
Duno they had a ruger there stainless sythetic hmr for 300 and I do like the action however I didnt like the stock at all and at 100 above the marlin/savage I think they could throw on a wood stock.
Redice... A Ruger hmr S/S for $300, you must know people that know people that steal #%&*!@ from people
It may have been used, I duno I didn't ask it was marked on the tag
RJSnow
quote:Originally posted by dcloco
For $400, why not step up to the 17 Remington...IF you reload.
Why? Shots out to 450 yards are no problem.
NO recoil.
Cheaper to shoot 17 Rem per 1000 rounds (including 100 brass!).
per 1 per 100 per 1000
Brass 26 0.26 26 26
Powder 16 0.05 5 16.65
Bullet 14 0.14 14 140
0.45 45.28 $182.65 per 1000 rounds
17 HMR $11 per 50 22 $220 per 1000 rounds
Actualy the most expensive I saw on sportsmansguide for 17hmr per thousand was 180.00 cheepest being 160.00 you get a discount when you buy 500+ rounds.
I did think about it, but I dont really want to reload for this gun and I wont be needing to shoot that far at least in the begining if my situation changes later on I can get something bigger, but right now I dont need that kind of range.
Don't forget shipping. $11.49 is the actual going rate around here. I did not search the for cheapest that I could find...just what I could have in hand in fifteen minutes.
quote:Originally posted by redice
quote:Originally posted by dcloco
For $400, why not step up to the 17 Remington...IF you reload.
Why? Shots out to 450 yards are no problem.
NO recoil.
Cheaper to shoot 17 Rem per 1000 rounds (including 100 brass!).
per 1 per 100 per 1000
Brass 26 0.26 26 26
Powder 16 0.05 5 16.65
Bullet 14 0.14 14 140
0.45 45.28 $182.65 per 1000 rounds
17 HMR $11 per 50 22 $220 per 1000 rounds
Actualy the most expensive I saw on sportsmansguide for 17hmr per thousand was 180.00 cheepest being 160.00 you get a discount when you buy 500+ rounds.
I did think about it, but I dont really want to reload for this gun and I wont be needing to shoot that far at least in the begining if my situation changes later on I can get something bigger, but right now I dont need that kind of range.
Don't forget shipping. $11.49 is the actual going rate around here. I did not search the for cheapest that I could find...just what I could have in hand in fifteen minutes.
If I bought that much I would get free shipping, almost always have a coupon laying around for free shipping if order is over 50 bucks.
out the door with 50 rounds of ammo it was 205 after tax. Probably 100 bucks cheeper than gander mountain a few blocks away.