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17 HMR - Best place / Price to buy?
« on: October 22, 2008, 07:18:44 PM »
I just got back from Walmart and it seems they don't post
the price anymore in their special order  gun catalog.   :(

And since it was after 5pm they couldn't call and get me a price.

Anyone know what they sell the sportster in .17 HRM for??

Or does anyone know a place with a better price??  :D

Thanks,
Mike
Current Handi's: 17 HMR, 270 Ultra Comp, 223 Bull Barrel.
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Re: 17 HRM - Best place / Price to buy?
« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2008, 03:46:41 AM »
I have bought at least 8 complete H&R guns from Walmart . Thier prices have always been at least or nearly 25% less than anyone. They sell them for what most local gun stores pay for them. Kurt
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Re: 17 HRM - Best place / Price to buy?
« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2008, 04:40:42 PM »
My biggest challenge is getting to Wallyworld during the hours
they can check the price.   

That's why I'm asking anyone out there if they've been in the
last week or so, and how much they charge(d) for the 17hrm...
(or if they found one cheaper than walmart - which is rare)

Sorry I didn't really ask the way I should have....

THANKS!!
Mike

Current Handi's: 17 HMR, 270 Ultra Comp, 223 Bull Barrel.
Barrel wish List: 22 Hornet, 7-08, 30-30, 357 Mag, 45 Long Colt for starters.   Oh, and 35 Whelen too!
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Re: 17 HRM - Best place / Price to buy?
« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2008, 05:27:26 PM »
i price checked one 2 wks ago and the price was in their catalogue
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Re: 17 HRM - Best place / Price to buy?
« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2008, 05:32:08 PM »
last time i priced a 22 mag it was $130 which was less than a yr ago but might have went up a bit and the 17hmr was the same price as the 22 mag at my local walmart in IL

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Re: 17 HRM - Best place / Price to buy?
« Reply #5 on: October 24, 2008, 04:23:41 AM »
Mine was $135 something out the door across the border in Beloit. RRARMS shows them now for $153 plus FFL fees so they are probly still about $135 no fees.Kurt
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Sportster17M2,20"Nickle410Tamer,26"410,
WTUTI12ga,WTU25-06,M158 22RemJet, 24"Ultra.204Ruger24"UltraFluted.204Ruger
M157Mannliker.22Hornet,24".223UltraFluted,   24".223Ultra,7X64BrenekkeUltra,22-250AIUltraFluted            7.62x39,22"303Britstub.32H&Rmag, .32303BritstubHuntsman,24" SS.50calHuntsman 58calHuntsman 12gaHuntsman
NEF RevolversSSModel73.32H&Rmag                     Blued Model73.32H&R mag The herd is shrinking!!
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Re: 17 HRM - Best place / Price to buy?
« Reply #6 on: October 26, 2008, 12:49:16 PM »
I got mine from an almost "local" dealer, as local as you can get here on Michigan's Upper Peninsula.  About 90 miles away.  I think I paid 169 dollars.  Bull barrel, synthetic.  Probably could have saved 10 or 20 bucks at Wal-Mart, but I'd rather do business with the little guy who happens to have an in house gun smith.  Besides, It keeps our money closer to home in these hard times.  The  other thing is don't ask a question at Wal-Mart, cause some kid'll guess or take two hours to find someone who might know the answer.








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Re: 17 HRM - Best place / Price to buy?
« Reply #7 on: October 27, 2008, 04:37:19 AM »
I priced Walmarts last night and they want $160 in Beloit WI. Kurt
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Re: 17 HRM - Best place / Price to buy?
« Reply #8 on: November 04, 2008, 10:01:20 AM »
So, Phatinjun is right on the money at $160 from Walmart...

Finally, had a day off during the week and checked,
(and ORDERED!!) a 17HMR.

Now I just have to be patient for about 10 days until
it comes in!   :-\

THANKS to all!

Mike
Current Handi's: 17 HMR, 270 Ultra Comp, 223 Bull Barrel.
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Re: 17 HMR - Best place / Price to buy?
« Reply #9 on: November 04, 2008, 04:47:54 PM »
Don't forget to start buying that $13 a box ammo to go with it.   Course that's a pre-Barry price
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Re: 17 HMR - Best place / Price to buy?
« Reply #10 on: November 04, 2008, 05:06:22 PM »
Just buy it on sale, it's $9.99 a box here on sale regularly at BiMart, but I stocked up long ago when it was $7.99!! Midsouth has it for $10 regularly. Keep an eye on the ammo forums at RFC, you can take advantage of sales whenever they happen.  ;)

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Re: 17 HMR - Best place / Price to buy?
« Reply #11 on: November 04, 2008, 06:29:34 PM »
Thanks Tim!

I've bought other stuff from Midsouth before - very pleased with
their service and price.  .17 ammo price looks good!

I was not aware of the rimfire central website.  THANKS!!!   :D
 
By the way,  hows the deer hunting going???

Mike
Current Handi's: 17 HMR, 270 Ultra Comp, 223 Bull Barrel.
Barrel wish List: 22 Hornet, 7-08, 30-30, 357 Mag, 45 Long Colt for starters.   Oh, and 35 Whelen too!
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Re: 17 HMR - Best place / Price to buy?
« Reply #12 on: November 05, 2008, 04:50:56 AM »
No deer yet, got one more shot at it next week and then it's over for the year.  :'(

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Re: 17 HMR - Best place / Price to buy?
« Reply #13 on: November 11, 2008, 04:29:21 PM »
Wally-World called today!  ;D ;D

Picked up the new 17 HMR and coincidently,
I have tommorrow off!!!!   Got the scope
all setup and targets ready...
 
Can't wait to take it out for its maiden
voyage.  Hopefully, pics to follow.  :D

Mike

Current Handi's: 17 HMR, 270 Ultra Comp, 223 Bull Barrel.
Barrel wish List: 22 Hornet, 7-08, 30-30, 357 Mag, 45 Long Colt for starters.   Oh, and 35 Whelen too!
Donations gladly accepted!!