Looking to get a 17hmr.

[bullet]

I want to get a the most accurate 17 for the money. I know the Volquartsen is crazy accurate, but run a crazy price too. The Savage seems like a good deal, but how accurate is it compare to the Volquartsen?

If you 17 shooters could give me some ideas of what else is out there to consider.

 

[BoilerWes]

I have some experience with the CZ 453 Varmint in 17hmr. It is a tack driver. Single set trigger is nice as well. Go with CZ or Savage.

 

[hopcam]

I also have a CZ. It's a 452 trainer in 17hmr. I'd highly recommend it.

 

[ryknoll3]

I have a Savage 93 in 17HMR and it's deadly accurate. Don't know how it compares to a Volquartsen, but I find it to be super accurate and a great deal for the money.

 

[philbert001]

My dad bought a marlin bolt action in .17 HMR. (Couldn't tell you the model number.) It shoots nice, but working the bolt is super sloppy. Locks up nice, but just feels cheap. Shoots decent though. Probably 3 inch groups at 100 yards first day out.

 

[DRob]

Don't worry

I have, or have had, HMRs from Savage, Marlin, CZ, Ruger, T/C, and Anschutz. Bolt action, single shot, and semi-auto. Every one of them have been capable of shooting 1" at 100 yards. I would suggest you make your decision based on how much you want to spend and what looks/feels good to you.

 

[Colt556]

CZ 452/453/455..... Said and Done!

 

[jayhawk]

There is a CZ 453 in the classifieds.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/long_guns_rifles_and_shotguns/218118-cz_453_17_hmr.html

 

[boogieman]

I have a savage 93 withe the package tasco scope on it and was easily shooting golf balls at 100 yards with it yesterday.

 

[mm5de88]

I have a Savage target model 17hmr shots great has a great trigger. I had a marlin bolt action 17hmr stay away from this gun poor quality & a heavy trigger

 

[kboom524]

My son and I both have Savage 93s. I have a heavy barrel and sons is a standard barrel, both are tack drivers. We put BSA Sweet 17 scopes on our rifles really like them. Very good rifles for the money.

 

[straight-shooter]

Savage BTVSS heavy barrel, accu-trigger. Sweetness ....

 

[peberly400]

The round itself is so accurate. I owned a marlin and a savage. The savage could hit a dime at 100 yards every time if there was no wind. A bull barrel and a nice scope with steady hands and you can shoot a ground hog in the eye. Any of them you can't go wrong, best bang for buck I would say savage hands down.

 

[Enfieldno4mk1]

The round itself is so accurate. I owned a marlin and a savage. The savage could hit a dime at 100 yards every time if there was no wind. A bull barrel and a nice scope with steady hands and you can shoot a ground hog in the eye. Any of them you can't go wrong, best bang for buck I would say savage hands down.

Just curious. What about accuracy at say 200-300 yards?

 

[easy]

Marlin 917V, sadly no longer made, compliments of Remington/Cerebus.

 

[bullet]

It be honest if all I can do is a 1" group at a hundred yards than I might as well stay with my 10/22. I'm hoping to cut that in half.

Right now I'm leaning towards the Savage.

 

[peberly400]

Like I said, I could keep a group the size of a dime, and I'm not great shot.

To answer your question about farther yards out its pretty hard. You can kill prairie dogs at 300 yards, but wind is your greatest enemy. With the bullet being so light, anything past 150-200 yards your bullet will be getting knocked around ( decent winds)

Honesty a savage with a bull barrel is going to get most novices a group the size of a quarter if they have a bi-pod. You can't go wrong with it

 

[42769vette]

It be honest if all I can do is a 1" group at a hundred yards than I might as well stay with my 10/22. I'm hoping to cut that in half.

Right now I'm leaning towards the Savage.

1/2moa out of a 22 is quite a task. ive got a couple dollars invested in my 22, and about 30,000 rds down range and have never gotten 1/2moa @ 100yds. i usually get 1 moa but not always

 

[BlueEagle]

I'm actually trying to sell a Savage 93R17, with scope, if you're interested. I bought it out in New Mexico, and I know that I had no problems shooting prairie dogs out to 250 yards with it later that same week. I like the rifle, I just don't have a need or a use for it anymore.

WTS: Savage 93R17, .17 HMR w/ Scope - INGunOwners

 

[Shootin'IN]

I picked up my Savage .17 HMR bolt action about 10 years ago before they had the fancy triggers & it is still a tack driver. The only thing I don't like about it is the 5rd mags, I just wish they would make at least a 10rd for it.
It is still so accurate that I can put 5rds in side a bottle cap at 100yds without even trying.
Ooh, ten years ago it only cost $130 for that rifle so if you get a chance to buy one for under $300 it is still a good buy.
The only rifle I have that comes close to that kind of accuracy is an $1800 AR.