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Offline henry1

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.22lr or .17hmr?
« on: March 06, 2007, 06:46:00 PM »
I just got to thinking that either way im getting another NEF. But.... Its a single shot. I wanted a .22 just to shoot pdogs with and figured it would be good that way i could buy ammo in bulk. If i got the .17HMR it would be better, for longer shots ect. shells arnt that expensive cause a single shot wont eat as much ammo. My real big question is.... Can i get a .17 with open sights? and if i did would i robbing it of its capabilitys without a scope? dont really want another scoped gun but i spose i would eventualy break down and get it if it didnt come with open sights. just speaking what was on my mind. thanks in advance.
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Re: .22lr or .17hmr?
« Reply #1 on: March 06, 2007, 06:56:02 PM »
You can order a 17hmr accessory barrel with sights for an extra $50, but you can't buy a complete new rifle that way. Iron sights on a 17hmr wouldn't be the best way to get the full potential accuracy out of the 17hmr, but different strokes. Ammo is well over $10 a box now, as high as $13. If you want iron sights, I'd just get a 22Lr sportster or even the 22mag.

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Re: .22lr or .17hmr?
« Reply #2 on: March 07, 2007, 12:20:06 AM »
Quick,he must be a young'un.Talking about PD's with iron sites.Heck I can't see them with out some glass at past 50 yds.The 17M2 would be a good choice also.You can smoke um out to about 150 yds. pretty easy.Ammo is easy to find too.Price runs from $4.00-7.00 a box.Slow
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Re: .22lr or .17hmr?
« Reply #3 on: March 07, 2007, 12:28:28 AM »
I was in the local MC Sports yesterday and on the rack was a 22 mag sportster with iron sights for $112 + , if its still there today , its mine .  ;)

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Re: .22lr or .17hmr?
« Reply #4 on: March 07, 2007, 01:39:06 AM »
Go Stimp, that will be a fun gun!!!....<><.... :)
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Re: .22lr or .17hmr?
« Reply #5 on: March 07, 2007, 02:22:11 AM »
Yp , i'm running short on 22 mags , 1 became the 32 H&R mag and another is becoming a 218 Bee . my daughter woln't let me have hers  ;) the little brat  ;D

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Re: .22lr or .17hmr?
« Reply #6 on: March 07, 2007, 02:38:13 AM »

 Stimpy you are a full fedged Handi-holic !!! Every time you are talking grtting
 another handi, what are you trying to catch Quick on the number of handis?
 Hope to see you in June. Best of luck, Marv
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Re: .22lr or .17hmr?
« Reply #7 on: March 07, 2007, 05:50:59 AM »
Ditto

I think the 22mag sportster is the gun for you.
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Re: .22lr or .17hmr?
« Reply #8 on: March 07, 2007, 06:01:14 AM »
Quote from: Slowhanddd on March 07, 2007, 12:20:06 AM
Quick,he must be a young'un.Talking about PD's with iron sites.Heck I can't see them with out some glass at past 50 yds.

Ain't that the truth!! I didn't even vote on the 2 gun poll cuz iron sights were required!! :-\
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Re: .22lr or .17hmr?
« Reply #9 on: March 07, 2007, 07:35:54 AM »
LOL ya i guess 19 is still young. I do think that i will go to sportsmans down in denver and see if they have a .22 mag with open sights, that will be a good way to spend some time on break. thanks for the input fellas, its much appriciated.
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Re: .22lr or .17hmr?
« Reply #10 on: March 07, 2007, 07:40:38 AM »
What I figured.Same age as my youngest kid.Dave
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Re: .22lr or .17hmr?
« Reply #11 on: March 07, 2007, 07:52:56 AM »
The 22mag would be cheaper to shoot if your going to shoot alott 17hmr 10 to 13 bucks a box 22mag 7 to 8 bucks a box, i think ever sence the 17hmr came out the 22mag shell have droped in price but thats just my thought ::)
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Re: .22lr or .17hmr?
« Reply #12 on: March 07, 2007, 07:58:33 AM »
yep definatly going to go with the .22 mag! :o ;D :D I think it would make a great truck gun and will still get the job done with open sights. and ammo is fairly cheap.
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Re: .22lr or .17hmr?
« Reply #13 on: March 10, 2007, 11:50:37 AM »
Get 'em both!  I did, 22 mag is heavy hitter, 17 is more accurate.  Only kidding at 19 $$$$$ can be a problem.

 Just put a new scope (yep he is my youngest sons age as well!) on the 17 and sighted it in today at the range - it is a tack driver when punching paper.  I got a group today w/TNT 17 gr HP about 5/8"@ 50 yds with 20 mph gusts! (after a few tries)  I forgot how much fun it is to shoot - me and my boys like to shoot paintballs off golf tees at 100yds with it - try it, it's a blast.

22 Ultra mag is fun too just not as accurate (1"- 1-1/2" @ 100yd)- still good enough for PD's.  I'm in woodchuck country - no PD's in NY (wish there was..someday wanna go west at try it)

I agree with the guys - 22 mag is the gun for your application.  After that your gonna want a .223 or 204, then you can reach out an touch 'em - I like the 223 for cheap ammo...but my next one is a 204.

 Welcome to the club - know whatever choice you make you can"t go wrong with a Handi -  still the best value for the money.
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