Author Topic: range report part 2, problem fixed! (Read 917 times)

nipprdog · « **on:** March 13, 2005, 01:21:12 PM »

this thread was report #1 http://www.graybeardoutdoors.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=55486

while that old tasco I had was not meant to be permanent, I thought it would due for awhile.

WRONG!!!!

took it out last week and shot at 100yds. :eek: still shooting woefully inconsistent. when sighting in, I had 2 shots that were 1/2" low. gave the scope 2 clicks up(1/4" each). next 3 shots were 2" high. :roll:

called Natchez, picked up a Simmons 6-18-50 on sale.

went to the range for a tryout today. :mrgreen:

while I only shot at 50yds, results were great. all brands grouped consistent,no scattered groups, no wandering zero.

best results were with the Hornady 17gr.

3 shot, 1/4"---- 5shot,9/16"

also shot some remington,CCI, federal, and 20gr Hornady.

needless to say, I am much happier now with my Sportster!

heres a pic through the scope.

heres the 17 next to his 223 big brother.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #1 on:** March 13, 2005, 01:37:28 PM »

That's good news, thanks for the update... :wink:

nipprdog · « **Reply #2 on:** March 15, 2005, 01:49:04 PM »

Quote from: quickdtoo

That's good news, thanks for the update... :wink:

:mrgreen:

another update.

went to range after work for a 100yd tryout with new scope.

heres the best 2 groups. both 3 shot. both Hornady 17gr vmax.
one on right is 1/2". :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

couldn't get close to that with any of the other brands.

but, like they say about rimfires, " what works well in one rifle, might not in another". :wink:

for fun, busted a couple onions and water filled small pop bottles with it. :mrgreen: on one of the bottles, the top of the screw cap blew off while the threaded part remained in place. :eek:

destructive little bullets, aren't they!

WNY_Whitetailer · « **Reply #3 on:** March 16, 2005, 07:22:02 AM »

Nice little group...Everytime I see one of these posts it makes me want one of those little 17 zingers even more.

Nightrain52 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 16, 2005, 05:13:17 PM »

Great shooting and glad you got your scope problem taken care of. Looks like you got a keeper for sure.

nipprdog · « **Reply #5 on:** March 17, 2005, 12:36:40 AM »

Thanks, guys! its definetly a keeper.

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Everytime I see one of these posts it makes me want one of those little 17 zingers even more.

thats what convinced me. :wink:

Coastwatcher · « **Reply #6 on:** March 17, 2005, 12:08:11 PM »

Tried the CCI .17hmr Speer 17 gr TNTs today. A little windy out but got a 5 shot group of about 3/4" at 100 yds. 3 were in a ragged hole with the 2 flyers off to each side. This is the the most accurate rimfire I've seen. Also tried the Hornady 17 gr V-Max and the Fed 17 gr Ballistic tip. Both of them were good, but the CCI was better. I want to try some of the 20 gr when someone around here stocks them.

jeff223 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 20, 2005, 01:45:50 AM »

good shooting with that 17hmr.mine likes the Hornady 17gr bullets the best too.my rifle shoots like yours at 100yds.a very good shooting rifle for the money.to bad the price of the ammo hasnt dropped much yet.i just keep my fingers crossed that it drops some

nipprdog · « **Reply #8 on:** March 20, 2005, 11:59:04 AM »

Quote from: jeff223

to bad the price of the ammo hasnt dropped much yet.i just keep my fingers crossed that it drops some

http://www.graybeardoutdoors.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=55610

just checked it. hornady 17gr on back order.

mhans938 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 05, 2005, 01:49:41 AM »

MidSouth's web-site shows they are back in-stock. Wish price was closer to the Mach 2 though