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Buy a HM2 if I can find one????Finaly found one!update
« on: January 24, 2009, 03:54:06 AM »
Would you buy a 17 HM2 if you could find one?
I have a NEF in 17HMR and realy like it but was thinking of getting a HM2 because of the ammo being cheaper.
The only down side I see is the HM2 ammo  getting a little harder to find. The local Wally World doesnt carry it any more. Does anyone know of a good place to pick up some HM2 ammo at a good price?
I dont mind stocking up on HM2 ammo if I can find a NEF to shoot it through.
Lets hear you opinions?
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Re: Buy a HM2 if I can find one????
« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2009, 05:06:42 AM »
I'd buy one if I didn't already have one, I'm glad I have it, it shoots as good, if not better than my 17hmr Sportster.  ;) The Ammo forums at RFC always have the latest best buys listed.

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Re: Buy a HM2 if I can find one????
« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2009, 07:37:03 AM »
I agree with Tim. I would also buy another if I did not already have TWO. They are great shooting guns and I have no problem getting ammo for them.....<><....:)
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Re: Buy a HM2 if I can find one????
« Reply #3 on: January 25, 2009, 12:32:07 PM »
I LOVE mine!!  It is THE best rimfire, accuracy wise, that I own!!

 CW

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Re: Buy a HM2 if I can find one????
« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2009, 03:42:45 PM »
Well I've been looking high and lowfor a NEF 17m2 and today I finaly found one. ;D It surprised me how many places said they had some and when they checked they were surprised the didnt anymore. :o
I called a little shop today thinking it probably was a waste of time and they had one!. I quickly drove there and after 25 minuets trying to locate it they found it. I had to pay a little more that I would have last year $175 vs $160 last year but I am happy. 8) ;D

I got a kick out of people trying to sell me a Savage or Marlin 17 HMR when they didnt have the NEF 17m2. I told them I alreay have a NEF in 17 HMR and they acted like I wasted my money. I told them I like to spend my money I saved on ammo.I love that gun. I dont have nothing against the other brands and I might buy a Savage HMR some day in the future. But my NEF 17 HMR  shoots great.

Now its time to stock up on some ammo for it. Cheapest price I found local if they even carry it is $6.99 for Hornady. How fussy are the NEF 17M2s on ammo brands and whats been working for you guys with your m2s?
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Re: Buy a HM2 if I can find one????Finaly found one!update
« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2009, 04:50:56 PM »
There is one at a shop locally here.  I have been thinking about scooping it up just because they won't be making them anymore.
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Re: Buy a HM2 if I can find one????
« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2009, 08:14:43 PM »
Quote from: 1 farmer on February 11, 2009, 03:42:45 PM


Now its time to stock up on some ammo for it. Cheapest price I found local if they even carry it is $6.99 for Hornady. How fussy are the NEF 17M2s on ammo brands and whats been working for you guys with your m2s?
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Eley shoots the best in mine hands down! I tried Remington, Hornady, & CCI along with the Eley.
                                       
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Re: Buy a HM2 if I can find one????Finaly found one!update
« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2009, 05:54:34 AM »
Just what Sm Bob said.Eley hands down.None here local either,Usually can get it for 40 a brick at the gun show.This was last year and bought 5 bricks.The link posted is probably the best online.Slow
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Re: Buy a HM2 if I can find one????Finaly found one!update
« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2009, 08:54:17 AM »
I bought 2 NEF hm2's at the local Bass Pro this fall  for $119 each on closeout.  I really love those little guns.  They shoot great.  As far as ammo, one of the local dealers has a website that is run through Davidson's.  Last week's weekly special had Remington ammo for $3.91/box.  I had to buy a bunch. I should have bought more at that price regardless if I like the Hornady's better.
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Re: Buy a HM2 if I can find one????Finaly found one!update
« Reply #9 on: February 12, 2009, 09:53:58 AM »
The Eley primed Remington ammo shoots real good in my 17M2 Sportster.  ;)

Tim
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Re: Buy a HM2 if I can find one????Finaly found one!update
« Reply #10 on: February 21, 2009, 03:40:45 PM »
For what it's worth, I found two new 17 mach 2s today at Gator's Guns and Archery in West Palm Beach, FL.  They were priced $199.99.  I was going to buy one but could not due to the Palm Beach County 5 day waiting period.  I was visiting in town this weekend.  I hope someone buys them.  The guy at the counter said he was thinking about reaming them to accept 17HM.
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Re: Buy a HM2 if I can find one????Finaly found one!update
« Reply #11 on: February 21, 2009, 04:06:08 PM »
Quote from: uncledub on February 21, 2009, 03:40:45 PM
For what it's worth, I found two new 17 mach 2s today at Gator's Guns and Archery in West Palm Beach, FL.  They were priced $199.99.  I was going to buy one but could not due to the Palm Beach County 5 day waiting period.  I was visiting in town this weekend.  I hope someone buys them.  The guy at the counter said he was thinking about reaming them to accept 17HM.

 Its a bit hi priced.. but with them being hard to find not prohibitively so. I would buy it!!

 Mine is the most accurate rimfire rifle I have ever fired. You will LOVE IT!!!  I have to try this eley stuff.. Althou its down right scary to think it could get any more accurate!!!

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Re: Buy a HM2 if I can find one????Finaly found one!update
« Reply #12 on: March 12, 2009, 12:05:34 PM »
Found mine on Gun Broker.  Got nice rifle at a fair price.  Have bought Burris Z rings and will soon be ordering a scope.  I am looking forward to shooting this one.
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