Varmint / Target Rifle
01-12-2010, 05:35 PM
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You may not want to go this small, but just for grins, have a look look at the 17 HMR. I know a couple guys that absolutely love them. As far as scopes go, don't skimp.....if you're gonna get a nice gun, then put a nice scope on it. Can't go wrong with Leupold....or higher, Swarovski, Ziess....
I have looked at the 17 HMR and the 22 Hornet. Still not sure what I am going to do. Every time I start looking at guns I end up finding many more that I want than I can realistically own.
01-12-2010, 06:09 PM
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you can also check out the new 17 remington fireball. its a shortened 223 case with the .17 caliber bullet. seen this rifle drog a coyote at 400 yrds easy. very fast and flies great. only down side is buying ammo, but there should be more available soon now that is a factory cartridge.
01-12-2010, 07:33 PM
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you can also check out the new 17 remington fireball. its a shortened 223 case with the .17 caliber bullet. seen this rifle drog a coyote at 400 yrds easy. very fast and flies great. only down side is buying ammo, but there should be more available soon now that is a factory cartridge.
01-13-2010, 08:06 AM
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You may not want to go this small, but just for grins, have a look look at the 17 HMR. I know a couple guys that absolutely love them. As far as scopes go, don't skimp.....if you're gonna get a nice gun, then put a nice scope on it. Can't go wrong with Leupold....or higher, Swarovski, Ziess....
This is a great round and much easier on the wallet than the 223..
01-13-2010, 08:16 AM
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I have been learning about scopes and see they are going to cost a bit more than I thought.
I have looked at the 17 HMR and the 22 Hornet. Still not sure what I am going to do. Every time I start looking at guns I end up finding many more that I want than I can realistically own.
I have looked at the 17 HMR and the 22 Hornet. Still not sure what I am going to do. Every time I start looking at guns I end up finding many more that I want than I can realistically own.
My vote is the 17 HMR....The Ammo is cheaper than the 223 so you'll shoot it more. Just find a nice used scope on E-bay or the Craigs list and your set..
Try this site to find a rifle..Its Utah based but you can have the gun shipped to an FFL in Commifornia...KSL.com
I just bought a Browing Citori white satin hunter last month..Fantastic gun..Now my son likes it more than I do...Now I'm looking for a Browning Citori XT so my son can shoot the Satin Hunter..Its not something I need but I'll find away to make it happen..
01-13-2010, 05:08 PM
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Hey Driley,
I'd recommend the CZ 527 line of small caliber centerfire rifles. I personaly own this one the 527 Varmint with H-S Precision Kevlar Stock. It is a .223 caliber, bolt action, with a 5 round detachable magazine. Very nice indeed and very accurate.
I'd recommend the CZ 527 line of small caliber centerfire rifles. I personaly own this one the 527 Varmint with H-S Precision Kevlar Stock. It is a .223 caliber, bolt action, with a 5 round detachable magazine. Very nice indeed and very accurate.
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01-13-2010, 05:37 PM
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17 hmr will be easier to find and buy. but its not as good as 223. If i was you i would buy a 204 ruger. about the same price a 223. but quite a bit faster less hold over for longer shots
01-14-2010, 11:48 AM
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The 204 is a great round but if he doesnt want to spend alot. go with the 17hmr. also your in california you better make sure you can shoot lead bullets. If not the cost of ammo just went up for you. Trust me I went through this when I was stationed there.