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VA, USA
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Posted: 9/7/2019 12:22:36 AM EDT
I was fortunate to buy a $99 savage a17 last week. I will be getting a boyds stock for it shortly but I need help on a scope. I don't have a clue to which one to get. I'm hoping to use it for close range and long range (300 yards). the Leupold VX-2 Rimfire Scope looks nice but I think I may need more magnification than 9x if I want to use it for prairie dog sniping. Let me know what you would recommend and what reticle for it.
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Posted: 9/7/2019 2:05:30 AM EDT
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This scope was designed in conjunction with the A17
It may be cheaper at other retailers. I don’t own one but am considering this scope for an A17 myself. |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 9/11/2019 5:26:47 PM EDT
[Last Edit: CamW]
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I'm using a Burris Fullfield II 4.5x14 Ballistic Plex on my .17 HMR.With a 100 yard zero the hashmarks are right on out to 175 yards with the ammo I'm using.
This scope: https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1009282264?pid=697896 |
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Posted: 9/11/2019 6:00:46 PM EDT
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I have a 93R17 that came with a Cabelas Pine Ridge 3-9x40 with .17 HMR reticle, mounted and bore sighted.
It was dead nuts at 50 yards. I haven't shot it past 100, but it's on. It's nothing special, but still a decent scope for $100. I can't imagine much of anything changed aside from the name, with their Caliber Specific Rimfire scope. |
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Posted: 9/15/2019 9:17:02 AM EDT
[Last Edit: inmyshadow]
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Like you, I also bought the walmart A17 rifle. I'm using this Bushnell Rimfire 3 turret 3-12x 40mm. I bought it last week when it was onsale. Being discontinued at Midway, I see why it was on sale for 119. I'm using a EGW 20 moa rail and UTG quick release low rings. I also polished my bolt.
So far, I've only sighted in the scope using the MOA turret cap. I found the scope to be very clear I didn't have the ammo to support some long range shooting practice/testing. I used ammo I had to sight in and chrony. |
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AL, USA
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Posted: 9/18/2019 1:41:51 PM EDT
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I’m going to be buying a BSA sweet 17 3x12 to put on my Savage 93r17. I’ll post a review when I get it
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Posted: 9/18/2019 2:44:27 PM EDT
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I have an older Bushnell 10x40 scope on my NEF Sportster 17hmr.
It helps the old cheap gun and old cheap gun owner shoot better than it should. |
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Posted: 9/18/2019 2:45:31 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ZekeMenuar]
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OOPS Double tap
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Posted: 9/21/2019 10:19:16 AM EDT
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I put a monarch 5-20 on mine. The round is capable of really small groups under 200 yards and you'll need some magnification to take advantage of it. If you add wind...you're on your own
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IL, USA
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Posted: 9/22/2019 3:18:47 PM EDT
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I have a Bushnell Sweet 17 scope which works well even in low light where I have used it on varmints.
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Posted: 9/22/2019 3:49:30 PM EDT
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I had the sweet 17 bsa scope and was disappointed, I replaced it with a leupold 3x9x40 and is plenty of glass for NEGA. Hit 2 squirrels 🐿 with it this morning.
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NY, USA
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Posted: 9/26/2019 1:25:54 PM EDT
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I put a Mueller 8-32×44 target dot reticle on my CZ455. Love it.
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Posted: 9/26/2019 3:11:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TargetTime:
This scope was designed in conjunction with the A17 It may be cheaper at other retailers. I don’t own one but am considering this scope for an A17 myself. |
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AL, USA
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Posted: 9/26/2019 8:19:23 PM EDT
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Got the BSA sweet 17 in, grabbed some cheap rings (because it came with dovetail rings) and mounted it up. Need to get it sighted but I’m liking it already.
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