where to get 17 hmr and the basics?
03-12-2005, 09:21 AM
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where to get 17 hmr and the basics?
can some one plz tell me where i can get one of the 17 hmrs they sound like a very good rifle. are they cabable of taking down a coon? whats the price range for one and are they as strong as a 22. can some one tell me the basics about this gun. thx everything you kno about this gun would be useful. thx
03-12-2005, 01:18 PM
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RE: where to get 17 hmr and the basics?
I do not know a lot about guns, but I would venture to say they are stronger than a .22. A .17 hmr is faster, but the bullet is lighter. Both would be a good coon gun.
03-17-2005, 10:55 AM
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03-18-2005, 12:48 AM
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RE: where to get 17 hmr and the basics?
http://www.varmintal.com/17hmr.htm theres all the info you could ask for on the .17HMR. the guy has done a wide variety of test.
hope that helps
hope that helps
03-20-2005, 04:43 PM
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RE: where to get 17 hmr and the basics?
Just bought one today - got a Savage bolt action - bull barrel stainless with a 5 shot clip for $240 - got rings and scope for another 40 - heckuva nice gun for under $300 - got this deal at a gun show.
03-21-2005, 11:36 PM
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RE: where to get 17 hmr and the basics?
17 HMR is a great round if kept within its limits. I've shot coons, cats, squirrels, rabbits and coyotes. All have fallen with little to no effort. I have a 22 mag, Marlin model 25N Bolt action....great gun . My 17HMR is a Newengland fire arms sportster model, black polyamere stock with bull barrel, single shot. with rings and bushnell 3X9 (I like to see the whites of their eyes!) Rifle was $129.00, scope 38.00 and 15.00 for rings......Love the sportster.... heavy enough with the bull barrel to just sit there rock steady when the time is right. Thats my two cents without any change.................
