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#634102 - 11/29/13 03:40 PM
Savage 17hmr Model 93R17 W/BB
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Puddle Jumper
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Someone ask me how my Savage 17hmr shot, so I went out today and in 35 degree weather, shot 3 groups of 5 at 48 yards, here are the results.
The round was CCI TNT 17gr JHP. The scope is one of those Bushnell Banner 17hmr scopes, has the yardage dial on the top turret, made just for the 17hmr.
It did not shoot as good as I had remembered, maybe it was me, maybe some was the weather, but I guess it was Ok. I shot 3 groups, the 1st was not as good, and the 2nd was much better, and the 3rd (pictured) was decent. Maybe the gun was getting used to the temp outside, not sure, but the groups got much better the longer I was out there. I did not waste much time, shot the 3 groups pretty quick, all with in about 30 minutes. Hope this helps.
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#634177 - 11/29/13 07:02 PM
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boltactionfan
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Puddle, I appreciate you taking the time to go do this in the blistery cold weather today.
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#634210 - 11/29/13 08:17 PM
Re: Savage 17hmr Model 93R17 W/BB
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No problem bolt. Any excuse to shoot is good by me. Hope it was helpful.
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#634319 - 11/30/13 01:00 AM
Re: Savage 17hmr Model 93R17 W/BB
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Thanks Laser and Yes it does, and it is sweet. I will check the necks, I did not when I shot them yesterday, will let you know tomorrow. I just chucked them in the brass scap bucket (folgers coffee can...lol)
I have some of the Hornady black poly-tipped ones. I have not shot many of them, not sure why, just have not. I will have to try the Remington round, don't believe I have yet.
Since you have a model 93 also, I have a question for you Laser..... sometimes my next round in, likes to catch the lower part/face of the chamber and does not want to feed in. If I hold the mag up tight, no problems, if it is sitting on the sand bag like yesterday, no problems. I am very carful when chabering a round, do not want to push one of those tiny bullets back into the case and then fire it. I figure it is a loose latch or something in there that holds the mag up and in place, has not been an issue since I am aware and very careful with it. I should fix it though.
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#634339 - 11/30/13 06:18 AM
Re: Savage 17hmr Model 93R17 W/BB
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I too have a 93R17 without the Accutrigger and have had a couple of the feeding problems you describe, but, iirc, only when the mag was loaded with 5. Now I only load 4 and have not had a probelem. I am still a bit careful though.
Groudhog head shots at 100 yards.
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#635031 - 12/01/13 04:39 PM
Re: Savage 17hmr Model 93R17 W/BB
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Puddle,
I honestly don't know if it is the rifle or the cartridge, some people talk about there 17hmr being a "tack driver" shooting cloverleaf groups at 100 yds. Maybe I am expecting too much from the gun with it being a rimfire. I have a couple more kinds of ammo to shoot through it to see if it is a turd. Will report back after I shoot it a little more.
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#658620 - 01/13/14 04:06 AM
Re: Savage 17hmr Model 93R17 W/BB
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Hey Bolt,
Have you had a chance to shoot that 17HMR yet, how did it do....
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#659754 - 01/14/14 06:37 PM
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anybody have long range charts on the 17 say out to 400 yards? Mike
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#660094 - 01/15/14 11:51 AM
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ReservoirDawg
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400 yds for a 17hmr? I thought they were good up to maybe 200yds and still bring down rabbit.
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#660224 - 01/15/14 03:59 PM
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I've shot ground hogs out to 300 easily in a no wind condition.
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#660226 - 01/15/14 04:09 PM
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I regularly use 22 lr over 300 went to 17 to stretch that just looking to save ammo by having a starting point. Mike
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#660259 - 01/15/14 05:12 PM
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I didn't realize it could reach out like that. I have been looking into getting either a 22mag or 17hmr bolt rifle for hunting around the Richmond area. Was planning on 22mag just due to the energy, but may have to think about that 17 a bit more now.
Thanks guys.
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#660418 - 01/15/14 09:31 PM
Re: Savage 17hmr Model 93R17 W/BB
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Hey MP3Mogul,
What ammo where you using...? I am looking to try some different kinds, for accuracy sake.
Puddle
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