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Topic: Scope for .17 hmr
Posted By: Corndawg
Subject: Scope for .17 hmr
Date Posted: October/28/2010 at 20:30
This one's probably been brought up before I'm sure.
I'm considering a CZ 452 or Savage bolt .17hmr for target and occasional "dilla killa".
Max shooting / 100 yds. Daylight hours. Don't want to overspend for overkill, but want enough scope. I've heard of guys with the same rifle with scopes maxing @ 15x. This seems a bit much.
What's a good, reasonable priced scope for what I want to do with it, or at least a power range.

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Posted By: 3_tens
Date Posted: October/28/2010 at 20:48
2-7 or 3-9 will be fine. Take a look at the Weavers.  http://swfa.com/Weaver-3-9x38-Classic-V-Rifle-Scope-P2852.aspx - http://swfa.com/Weaver-3-9x38-Classic-V-Rifle-Scope-P2852.aspx  Runs $169 the 2-10 is only $189 The Vortex may work well for you also. It really depends on your price range. The 17HMR is like a lazer out to 125yds and not much off at 150yd where it only drops 2.6" with a 100 yd Zero. Try to get the best and clearest glass you can afford. This round can make it happen. Better glass trumps magnification every time. 

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Posted By: VYD
Date Posted: October/28/2010 at 21:41
I run 10x40 Bushnell Elite Tactical on my .17HMR Savage. Light, compact, tough,
and looking "tacticool." Big Grin It's around $200.


Posted By: tjtjwdad
Date Posted: October/28/2010 at 22:57
I have a 4.5-14x42 Nikon Buckmaster on one & a Burris 4.5-14x42 FFII on the other.  I shhot mine in open country well beyond 200 yards.  If you won't be going to far beyond 100 yds I would go for less magnification.  As previously ststed, always get the best glass you can afford.
 
HTH,


Posted By: SVT_Tactical
Date Posted: October/29/2010 at 07:40
For 100yds or less I think you'd be hard pressed to get a better scope than the Vortex Viper 2-7 for the price.


Posted By: saitotiktmdog
Date Posted: October/29/2010 at 07:48
I have the 93r17 savage. I love it. I see now they have some with heavy barrels. Have you considered one of those. I am also in the market for a new scope for mine but not in a huge hurry. I have a little simmons on there now. It doesn't work too well at the higher mags, get a bit blurry but it holds zero. I was thinking about something in the 2.5-10 magnification range.

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savage 110 viper-stolen
savage 93r17 crossfire 6-20x50 stolen
NEF single shot 12ga-recovered
stevens ranger 12ga double barrels-stolen
Win 1400 shotgun
Ultra slug hunter sightron 3-9x44-recovered


Posted By: saitotiktmdog
Date Posted: October/29/2010 at 10:11

A few of the scopes I am looking at for my .17

http://swfa.com/Weaver-4-12x44-4044-Rifle-Scope-P40586.aspx - http://swfa.com/Weaver-4-12x44-4044-Rifle-Scope-P40586.aspx
http://swfa.com/Sightron-3-9x40-SI-Riflescope-P9199.aspx - http://swfa.com/Sightron-3-9x40-SI-Riflescope-P9199.aspx
http://swfa.com/Vortex-4-12x40-Crossfire-Rifle-Scope-P11247.aspx - http://swfa.com/Vortex-4-12x40-Crossfire-Rifle-Scope-P11247.aspx


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savage 110 viper-stolen
savage 93r17 crossfire 6-20x50 stolen
NEF single shot 12ga-recovered
stevens ranger 12ga double barrels-stolen
Win 1400 shotgun
Ultra slug hunter sightron 3-9x44-recovered


Posted By: Urimaginaryfrnd
Date Posted: November/04/2010 at 11:36
If it is mainly target the high power scopes probably are popular but for a gun you hunt you want the power range down lower.  I think I would look real hard at these.
http://swfa.com/Vortex-4-12x40-Viper-Rifle-Scope-P10820.aspx">Vortex 4-12x40 Viper Rifle Scope
http://swfa.com/images/vortex_plex_popup.jpg">V-Plex http://swfa.com/Vortex-4-12x40-Viper-Rifle-Scope-P10820.aspx - Vortex 4-12x40 Viper Rifle Scope
Stock # - VPRM04P
  • Matte
  • V-Plex
  • 1"
  • Side Focus
  • Discontinued closeout price
  • 40% OFF
$239.95
http://swfa.com/Vortex-65-20x44-Viper-30mm-Rifle-Scope-P11232.aspx">Vortex 6.5-20x44 Viper 30mm Rifle Scope
http://swfa.com/images/vortex_target_popup.jpg">Target Dot http://swfa.com/Vortex-65-20x44-Viper-30mm-Rifle-Scope-P11232.aspx - Vortex 6.5-20x44 Viper 30mm Rifle Scope
Stock # - VPRM05TDOT
  • Matte
  • Target Dot
  • 30mm
  • Side Focus
  • Discontinued closeout price
  • 37% OFF
$249.95 


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Posted By: stickbow46
Date Posted: November/04/2010 at 22:20
+1, the vipers are the way to go.

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Posted By: saitotiktmdog
Date Posted: November/10/2010 at 21:02
I have a vortex crossfire 6-24x50 with a mil dot reticle. Opinions on how it would do on a .17 hmr.

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savage 110 viper-stolen
savage 93r17 crossfire 6-20x50 stolen
NEF single shot 12ga-recovered
stevens ranger 12ga double barrels-stolen
Win 1400 shotgun
Ultra slug hunter sightron 3-9x44-recovered


Posted By: Urimaginaryfrnd
Date Posted: November/10/2010 at 21:37
It would depend on how you use the 17 but I think it would be a lot of fun to pop crows with.

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"Always do the right thing, just because it is the right thing to do".
Bobby Paul Doherty
Texas Ranger


Posted By: tjtjwdad
Date Posted: November/11/2010 at 17:39
I have a 4.5-14 on mine and it works well.  You don't want the low end power too high.  A 3-12 woud be pretty darn good, IMHO.
 
Jim



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