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17 HMR Bolt Action
#1764133
06/18/16 02:43 PM
06/18/16 02:43 PM
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Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 174
New Market, AL
Crowmthtr
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3 point
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3 point
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 174
New Market, AL
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Yesterday a guy I work with walks up to me and tells me that he want's to sell his Marlin 17 HMR. He shows me a couple of pictures and says that 3 full boxes of ammo comes with it. Then he tells me that he will let me have it for $160. Without hesitation I tell him to bring it to me. Can't walk away from a deal like that. So now it resides in my gun safe.
Only problem is that I don't know anything about this caliber. I've read a couple of reviews that were all good and I checked ballistics reports. I trust the guy I bought it from, but I respect the opinion of the experts here.
What is the guns limits and advantages. What kind of distance can I expect to shoot. Any pros or cons would be helpful.
Model 917VRX 17HMR Bolt Action
22 inch Bull Barrel.
Of all the things I've ever lost, I think I miss my mind the most.
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Re: 17 HMR Bolt Action
[Re: Crowmthtr]
#1764542
06/19/16 05:18 AM
06/19/16 05:18 AM
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Joined: May 2013
Posts: 4,571
Behind you
Avengedsevenfold
10 point
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10 point
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 4,571
Behind you
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My experience is just what has already been stated here: from 100 yards and less...they are bad news. They shoot very well.
Out past 100 yards...it didn't do so well for me.
Just my .02
Carrying a gun isn't comfortable; but at times it is comforting
"Cause the cause for the pause you think you see is really concentration on the steel” NonPoint
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Re: 17 HMR Bolt Action
[Re: 1shot]
#1764663
06/19/16 08:25 AM
06/19/16 08:25 AM
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Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 14,058
Some Marriott/Auburn
AU7MM08
Booner
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Booner
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 14,058
Some Marriott/Auburn
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Its a bad dude inside 100 yards like other have said. It does not like the the wind at longer distances. I've killed at least 7 or 8 coyotes with it. I did make a 287 yard shot on one, hit him in the spine and broke him down long enough to get closer and finish him. I have a Marlin 917vls it shoots very well. Only complaint is the trigger sucks. You might see if Wolff springs offers a reduced trigger spring. I just ordered a 3 pack for Ruger M77s
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Re: 17 HMR Bolt Action
[Re: AU7MM08]
#1764719
06/19/16 10:06 AM
06/19/16 10:06 AM
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Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 25,177
Guntersville, AL
IDOT
I am Cornholio
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I am Cornholio
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 25,177
Guntersville, AL
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DO NOT, shoot a squirrel anywhere but in the head if you plan on eating it.It will absolutely blow it in half!!
If you’re a common sense person, you probably don’t feel you have a home in this world right now. If you’re a Christian, you know you were never meant to.
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Re: 17 HMR Bolt Action
[Re: Crowmthtr]
#1764765
06/19/16 11:09 AM
06/19/16 11:09 AM
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Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 174
New Market, AL
Crowmthtr
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Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 174
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Thanks guy's. I shot it a few times this morning and I think it's going to be a lot of fun to shoot. Just need to get the scope adjusted. I'll keep that in mind about the squirrels.
Of all the things I've ever lost, I think I miss my mind the most.
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