I finally got one!

[Fla Brian]

We were at the local Wal-Mart the other day, and while I was picking out a new Wal-Mart Special 10/22 for the wife I noticed a 17HMR on the rack. It was a 917V, the only one in stock. The sales guy said that the Sportsters were still out of stock, so the 917V followed me home. I noticed it is drilled and tapped, with bases supplied. That's real neat because I don't particularly have a love affair with groove mounts and wish all .22s were drilled and tapped for real scope bases. The better rimfires are so equipped. Nice touch on Marlin's part I thought.

The only ammo they had was CCI hollow points, and I'm going to try to get my hands on a few different types before I take the new rifle to the range.

[FallingCrows]

I've always liked bolt action rifles.
To bad Marlin doesn't make them in left hand.

I currently have my eye on a Savage .22 mag lefty.

Have fun

- skunkie

[K2]

HI Brian

Congratulations on your new rifle!  

What does the 17HRM ammo go for?  I have not seen any in my local stores yet.  

We were at the local Wal-Mart the other day, and while I was picking out a new Wal-Mart Special 10/22 for the wife I noticed a 17HMR on the rack. It was a 917V, the only one in stock. The sales guy said that the Sportsters were still out of stock, so the 917V followed me home. I noticed it is drilled and tapped, with bases supplied. That's real neat because I don't particularly have a love affair with groove mounts and wish all .22s were drilled and tapped for real scope bases. The better rimfires are so equipped. Nice touch on Marlin's part I thought.

The only ammo they had was CCI hollow points, and I'm going to try to get my hands on a few different types before I take the new rifle to the range.

[Fla Brian]

HI Brian

Congratulations on your new rifle!  

What does the 17HRM ammo go for?  I have not seen any in my local stores yet.  

Thanks,

I just took a look at the Natchez web site, and Hornadys go for $8.95 a box. The CCIs are $6.95. Remingtons are $7.69. Both the Honadys and Remingtons use V-Max bullets. The CCIs are hollow points.

Locally here, the CCIs run from $9 and change to $11.00.

I've got to get out an order to Natchez is what I've got to do if I want any variety at all.