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Offline montveil

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accuracy expectations from 17 hmr?
« on: December 07, 2008, 02:04:11 PM »
What kind of accuracy can one expect from a Sportster 17 hmr"
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Re: accuracy expectations from 17 hmr?
« Reply #1 on: December 07, 2008, 02:13:58 PM »
I know of three that are sub MOA shooters right out of the box... many guys on here also sing its praises.

I would say the chances are very good that your will also be a winner!!

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Re: accuracy expectations from 17 hmr?
« Reply #2 on: December 07, 2008, 03:15:30 PM »
Mine shoots from .50 to .75 at 100 yards when I do my part, always under an inch....<><....:)
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Re: accuracy expectations from 17 hmr?
« Reply #3 on: December 07, 2008, 04:48:10 PM »
savages sometimes insist on the 20 gr bullets. as a general rule all will shoot better thru a dirty barrel I have to shoot 1/2 box after cleaning to get the tight groups back needless to say it don't get cleaned very often.
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Re: accuracy expectations from 17 hmr?
« Reply #4 on: December 21, 2008, 03:50:59 PM »
Quote from: torpedoman on December 07, 2008, 04:48:10 PM
savages sometimes insist on the 20 gr bullets. as a general rule all will shoot better thru a dirty barrel I have to shoot 1/2 box after cleaning to get the tight groups back needless to say it don't get cleaned very often.

That's music to my ears, cause I'm a filthy old slob.  Seriously I've found that true in a lot of my guns, especially muzzleloaders.

Merry Christmas, everyone.

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Re: accuracy expectations from 17 hmr?
« Reply #5 on: December 29, 2008, 04:38:49 PM »
sighting in at thirty yards...five rounds

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Re: accuracy expectations from 17 hmr?
« Reply #6 on: December 30, 2008, 01:06:04 PM »
Nice!!  ;D ;D

 Glad you got a shooter!!!

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Re: accuracy expectations from 17 hmr?
« Reply #7 on: December 30, 2008, 06:14:53 PM »


      I'm waiting for mine to get here. I hoping it will replace my 10/22 in our local club U.S.B.R. matches. I hope I'm not over estimating it's accuracy.
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Re: accuracy expectations from 17 hmr?
« Reply #8 on: January 14, 2009, 07:42:29 PM »
I shot this 5 shot group at 50 yards when I first got my 17 HMR Sportster. I had
a cheap Trashco scope on it. I just replaced it with a Mueller APV. I wouldn't be
too surprised if I could get a 5 shot group like this at 100 yards now if the wind
cooperates. I'll do a range report next time I go out.

                                      Robert


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