It seems there can be variations. My Savage was ok with all but not great. The Tikka has only ate Hornady 17gr and I see no reason to change as it likes them.
What 17 HMR is everyone shooting?
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I was slow & reluctant to get into the .17 HMR caliber but once I did I found out what a hoot they are to shoot. I got a Savage 93R17 BSEV just because. I really like it and I catch myself wanting yet another .17HMR but maybe this time in a semiauto.
My Savage prefers the 20 grain.
BrentM
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Charles Keethler
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I shoot a Marlin heavy ss fluted barrel 1" all day long at 100 yards . We used to put a golf ball at 100 yds and shoot where ever it went as fast as the next shooter could get on it to keep it going.
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I'm shooting a Savage 93R17 HMR. 100 yds group is +/-0.25 MOA with Hornady 17 gr V-Max for varmints & coyotes and Hornady 20gr XTP for hog head shots. Very satisfied with it!
Turkeytider
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Man, I would REALLY like to see a 200++ yard shot on a squirrel, PD, or just about anything for that matter with a 17HMR! On video, perhaps? That`s some shootin` there, Tex !!
rlshrumva
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I have the Savage 93R17 BTVSS bolt action.17HMR 21" bull barrel with laminate thumb hole stock. Very accurate and affordable, and will do well for your intended use. Good trigger too!
Stockbroker
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Yes! My first, a Ruger 77/17 went from inches to one hole with the right load...tried 5 or 6 different and it just loves CCI TNT
In addition to Timney triggers, Area 419 makes a few aftermarket goodies for the cz. My 457 is wearing and A419 rail and bolt knob. They also sell Lilga aftermarket barrels.
I also have the savage 93R17 BTVSS and its a tack driver. I also have it in a tactical model. Not sure of the model number but it is a tack driver as well. Its pretty hard to beat a good 17 for a fun day of shooting.
Both of mine are finicky with the ammo. One shoots the Hornady V-Max fantastic and the other will only shoot the CCI with the hollow points.
My cz 453 17 is the same way. It shoots certain bullets better than other and one bullet terribly. Similar to many bolt guns.
That's reason many target shooters will run a tuner. Not only do they like different bullets and brands but the same ammo can vary greatly from lot to lot. At 200 yards my 457 target shoots cheap federal target better than $11 per box SK Long Range...go figure.
That's reason many target shooters will run a tuner. Not only do they like different bullets and brands but the same ammo can vary greatly from lot to lot. At 200 yards my 457 target shoots cheap federal target better than $11 per box SK Long Range...go figure.
