looking at buy a 17

turbo mulcher · #1 03-21-2018, 06:00 PM

what rifle manufacture should I look at , I don't need fancy wood or heavy barrel.
Synthetic stock would work don't mind spending 5 or 6 hundred.
suggestions are welcome , thanks

elkhunter11 · #2 03-21-2018, 06:01 PM

Which 17? There are several 17 cartridges both rimfire and centerfire. The 17hmr, 17wsm, and 17 hornet are likely the most common.

wwbirds · #3 03-21-2018, 07:17 PM

a nice 17 rem would work and be cheaper to reload

tdandkl · #4 03-21-2018, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by turbo mulcher

what rifle manufacture should I look at , I don't need fancy wood or heavy barrel.
Synthetic stock would work don't mind spending 5 or 6 hundred.
suggestions are welcome , thanks

I have a Savage 17 HMR Model 93R17 BTVLSS and it is a heavy barrel stainless with a fancy wood thumb hole stock and I absolutely love it. It is by far one of my favorites to shoot. It is a very accurate gun, the thumb hole is super comfortable I never get tired of shooting it. Another thing that is really nice about the Savage is the Accu Trigger, you can easily adjust it to your shooting preference, I have mine set down to 2.5 lbs.

turbo mulcher · #5 03-21-2018, 08:07 PM

sorry a 17 HMR I have a 22 hornet already

curtz · #6 03-21-2018, 08:28 PM

I bought a Marlin XT 17 HMR last year, it's a heavy barrel but very accurate, it was around $500.00 with the scope at P@D. A few buddies have different models of Savages there good also.

bobalong · #7 03-21-2018, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by curtz

I bought a Marlin XT 17 HMR last year, it's a heavy barrel but very accurate, it was around $500.00 with the scope at P@D. A few buddies have different models of Savages there good also.

One of my sons has that model to, also very accurate. I don't think I have actually heard of a .17 that is not very accurate.

IR_mike · #8 03-22-2018, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by bobalong

One of my sons has that model to, also very accurate. I don't think I have actually heard of a .17 that is not very accurate.

Try a Mossbergh.

bobalong · #9 03-21-2018, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by tdandkl

I have a Savage 17 HMR Model 93R17 BTVLSS and it is a heavy barrel stainless with a fancy wood thumb hole stock and I absolutely love it. It is by far one of my favorites to shoot. It is a very accurate gun, the thumb hole is super comfortable I never get tired of shooting it. Another thing that is really nice about the Savage is the Accu Trigger, you can easily adjust it to your shooting preference, I have mine set down to 2.5 lbs.

I have this gun as well, they drift a bit with a strong side wind but very accurate. Sighted in at 100 you can still hold on fur at 150 for gophers which is great for the longer shots.

tdandkl · #10 03-21-2018, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bobalong

I have this gun as well, they drift a bit with a strong side wind but very accurate. Sighted in at 100 you can still hold on fur at 150 for gophers which is great for the longer shots.

Very nice. Mine is the lefty version.

hogie · #11 03-21-2018, 10:10 PM

I have a CZ 452. Been a great rifle that has has thousands of rounds put through it. I put a Yo Dave trigger kit in and have a 1# pull. Cheap and easy kit to do. Trigger was decent to start with but I like lighter.

Have shot both Savages and the Marlins that my brothers have. Accutrigger was ok in the ones I've shot, bit gritty. Really didn't like the Marlins at all. Hard pull in the Marlins. The one I thought the saftey was on and it wasn't. They both shot well enough past that.

Go to a store that gas some in stock and see what feels best. They will all shoot well.