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.17 Accuracy (Best To Buy)
Cconan
Member Posts: 25 ✭
Looking at maybe getting a rifle in a 17 cal. Want one that's pretty good for accuracy.
Thinking about the Marlin XT-17. Looks like they can be had for under $300. I like the price.
I've always had good luck with Marlins. Feel it's a name I could trust.
See the Browning are going for about $750.
Would they be worth the extra $$$?
Did look at a Henry Golden Boy at a Cabella's for $450. Pretty rifle. But I'm thinking it wouldn't be the best for the price. How would it be for accuracy? That's my main concern in looking for a rifle.
Like to keep it under the $300 mark. But might be willing to go for the $750 if there is a significant difference in that range. But the 750 would have to be the max I could pay.
What rifle would you recommend?
Guess the main question is, What's the best rifle for $300, $500 and under $800?
Wanting to use it for varmints.
How are they for turkeys?
Thanks
Thinking about the Marlin XT-17. Looks like they can be had for under $300. I like the price.
I've always had good luck with Marlins. Feel it's a name I could trust.
See the Browning are going for about $750.
Would they be worth the extra $$$?
Did look at a Henry Golden Boy at a Cabella's for $450. Pretty rifle. But I'm thinking it wouldn't be the best for the price. How would it be for accuracy? That's my main concern in looking for a rifle.
Like to keep it under the $300 mark. But might be willing to go for the $750 if there is a significant difference in that range. But the 750 would have to be the max I could pay.
What rifle would you recommend?
Guess the main question is, What's the best rifle for $300, $500 and under $800?
Wanting to use it for varmints.
How are they for turkeys?
Thanks
Comments
You must state what kind of 17 cal you are looking for, to start with...there are tons of them, both Rimfire, and centerfire.
The most accurate one I have is a Cooper Model 38 in 17 Fireball.
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quote:quote:Originally posted by Cconan
"You must state what kind of 17 cal you are looking for, to start with...there are tons of them, both Rimfire, and centerfire."
I didn't even know they came in a center fire. Shows you how much I know.
Seems most are HMR.
So what type round would be best. Is one type more accurate then others?
Looking at the Savage 93, there are letters that come after the 93. Guess they are different models. Figured out what some of it means. Like SS. But for the most put it doesn't tell me anything. Anywhere to go for a break down on what the letters mean?
Looks like I still have some homework to do.
Yes, the centerfires are inherently more accurate. They are available in 17 Hornet, 17 Fireball, and 17 Remington commercially, from the factory.
Please bear in mind that they will be more pricey, in both hardware, and ammunition, but will also extend your range, at least 100 yards further out with the smaller one, and 200-300 yards more with the larger ones. All depending on how much crosswinds you are shooting in.
http://www.GunBroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=547179950
I like mine better than 17HMR.
I didn't even know they came in a center fire. Shows you how much I know.
Seems most are HMR.
So what type round would be best. Is one type more accurate then others?
Looking at the Savage 93, there are letters that come after the 93. Guess they are different models. Figured out what some of it means. Like SS. But for the most put it doesn't tell me anything. Anywhere to go for a break down on what the letters mean?
Looks like I still have some homework to do.
There are 25 choices! But you can check out the features vs alphabet soup model numbers.
http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/finder/
Thanks, I found it there:
AK - Adjustable Muzzle Brake
B - Laminate Stock
BT - Laminated Thumbhole Stock
C - Clip (Detachable Box Magazine)
F - Synthetic Stock
G - Hardwood Stock
H - Hinged Floorplate
L - Left hand
ML - Muzzleloader
SR - Suppressor Ready barrel (Threaded)
NS - No Sights
P - Police
SS - Stainless Steel
T - Rimfire Peep Sights
V - Heavy Varmint Barrel
XP - Package Gun
Y - Youth model
Example: 11FCNS - Synthetic stock, detachable mag, no sights