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Offline war_nrg

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17 Hornet
« on: December 09, 2012, 12:28:18 PM »
Greetings Guys,
Any word on this cal. yet?  Anybody heard anything on it?
Cheers,
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Re: 17 Hornet
« Reply #1 on: December 09, 2012, 03:30:40 PM »
I was wondering myself. I'm looking into getting a newer caliber next season.
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Re: 17 Hornet
« Reply #2 on: December 09, 2012, 04:55:56 PM »
Its funny I was just looking into it also.  The one worry I have is price.
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Re: 17 Hornet
« Reply #3 on: December 10, 2012, 09:51:58 PM »
Hey guys i got one back in the beginning of Nov. bin playing around with reloads haven't got it to shoot real good yet.
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Re: 17 Hornet
« Reply #4 on: December 10, 2012, 10:59:24 PM »
you put any fur down with it?
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Re: 17 Hornet
« Reply #5 on: December 11, 2012, 05:47:06 PM »
I onow wheres there are two rifles sitting on a shelf
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Re: 17 Hornet
« Reply #6 on: December 15, 2012, 01:54:18 AM »
Hornady is the one that came up with this caliber to compete with the 22 hornet.  For a box of 50rds its roughly $20. Savage is the only manufacturer of rifles right now.  However, I have heard CZ will have a rifle out sometime after the first of the year.  From what I've heard its a fast round.  I hope to have one after tax return.
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Re: 17 Hornet
« Reply #7 on: January 15, 2013, 08:23:21 PM »
I purchased the Savage Walking predator 17 hornet.  I love the gun!!  It was a special center fire caliber designed by Hornady and Savage.  The ballistics are very close to a 223, but without any recoil.  I have mine sighted in at about an inch high at 100 yards and its dead nuts on at 200 yards.  The muzzle velocity is right around 3650 fps.  I've shot a few fox with mine.  Small hole going in and not an exit hole.  The bullet just explodes inside the animal.  Its great for varmints and predators up to coyote size.  For me its the perfect caliber for fox.  I dropped one dead in its tracks the other night at 165 yards.  Very accurate gun.  I can put 3 rounds in the bull and all 3 rounds are all but touching each other.  I was truly impressed.

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Re: 17 Hornet
« Reply #8 on: February 22, 2013, 04:27:00 PM »
CZ has this caliber out now in the 527 american and varmint.  I just may pick one up.  Can anybody suggest a good 4x14 or 4x16 scope.
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Re: 17 Hornet
« Reply #9 on: February 22, 2013, 05:13:01 PM »
You can never go wrong with a Leopold.  I wouldn't gol less than a VX II.  I use a VX II 3X9X40 on my 17 and have no problems at night seeing.  It has great light gathering.
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Re: 17 Hornet
« Reply #10 on: February 22, 2013, 09:21:44 PM »
ruger now has a rifle out.......... but i think it is very salty............ a little over 1,000

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Re: 17 Hornet
« Reply #11 on: February 22, 2013, 09:25:17 PM »
Second the on the leupold
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Re: 17 Hornet
« Reply #12 on: February 22, 2013, 10:32:31 PM »
I use a 4-12 rifleman and its perfect for night hunting
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Re: 17 Hornet
« Reply #13 on: February 23, 2013, 07:03:46 PM »
I am picking up my hornet tomorrow and also am trying to decide which scope to put on it. I was leaning towards a VX II
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Re: 17 Hornet
« Reply #14 on: February 23, 2013, 10:50:25 PM »
     You'll be very pleased with the VX II !!
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