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Posted: 12/16/2002 12:35:04 PM EDT
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No but I want one
tho I would like a ruger semi auto. Ive only heard good about them too |
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Posted: 12/16/2002 12:53:59 PM EDT
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I handled a Ruger 96 lever action .17 HMR. REAL nice gun.
I want one! [>(] If I only had the money for it. CRC |
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Posted: 12/16/2002 12:59:42 PM EDT
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I put a CZ (American) on layaway last week
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Posted: 12/16/2002 1:08:41 PM EDT
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As I understand things, the only draw to this rifle is that you can use it to hunt small game in states that don't allow >.22 calibers or centerfires.
Am I missing something special? |
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Posted: 12/16/2002 1:15:58 PM EDT
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DriftPunch, read the reviews. It has a higher velocity than any 22 even wmr's and is much more accuarate. It can penitrate further than a 22. I mostly bought it because every one I know owns a some sort of 22 rifle.I could have easily bought a rueger 10/22 but decided to try something different. The way I see it, it is a reletivly new round and gun, so it will need awhile to make a name for itself like rueger did with the 10/22. So far no bad reviews either.
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Posted: 12/16/2002 1:21:23 PM EDT
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Quoted: DriftPunch, read the reviews. It has a higher velocity than any 22 even wmr's and is much more accuarate. It can penitrate further than a 22. I mostly bought it because every one I know owns a some sort of 22 rifle.I could have easily bought a rueger 10/22 but decided to try something different. The way I see it, it is a reletivly new round and gun, so it will need awhile to make a name for itself like rueger did with the 10/22. So far no bad reviews either. That's my question. Is there something special here, or does it exist only to trump .22RF/MRF (none to difficult) in the regulated world of hunting? |
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Posted: 12/16/2002 1:21:42 PM EDT
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I have a SS Marlin in 17hmr. Great shooting gun. Easily puts ten shots in 1" @100 yds, better if I can keep from giggling while I shoot.
Ammo is a bit expensive approx 10.00 for 50rds but I do expect the price to drop eventually. It is a very fun caliber to shoot, very accurate and since it is a rimfire, no searching for brass afterwards. :) |
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Posted: 12/16/2002 1:34:18 PM EDT
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How loud is it?
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Posted: 12/16/2002 1:50:02 PM EDT
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It was compard to the noise level of a CCI .22
Here is a good review. It has some good pics and a video of him destroying a diet coke can filled with water. It looks like someone hit it with a 12 gauge slug. http://www.cctrap.com/~varmint/17hmr.htm |
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Posted: 12/16/2002 1:54:34 PM EDT
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Quoted: Ammo is a bit expensive approx 10.00 for 50rds but I do expect the price to drop eventually. Aguila is coming out with 17hmr ammo soon. I imagine it will be a bit cheaper than the hornady stuff. |
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