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17 hmr what to expect out of it

rob_ster_usrob_ster_us Member Posts: 29 ✭✭
edited June 2003 in Ask the Experts
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

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  • gskyhawkgskyhawk Member Posts: 4,773
    edited November -1
    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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  • NighthawkNighthawk Member Posts: 12,022 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    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


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  • KdubKdub Member Posts: 713 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    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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  • deadeye46deadeye46 Member Posts: 550 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    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 devastationgroundhog devastation Member Posts: 4,495
    edited November -1
    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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