Author Topic: HELP! can't locate mount base for Tracker 17SS6 (Read 1756 times)

DropTheHammer · « **on:** January 28, 2004, 06:58:14 AM »

I am picking up my Tracker .17 on Saturday, but cannot locate the scope mount base for it.

Taurus claims the 10-034 (in SS) is available exclusively thru them and they are not taking orders as the part is on backorder for the next several weeks.

Can't find the B-Square 42301 anywhere but B-Square's website and they want too much $$ for it.

Have called all the dealers within driving distance, no joy.

Also looked online at Natchez SS, Brownell's, and cheaperthandirt.com.

Can anyone recommend additional sources?

Graybeard · « **Reply #1 on:** January 30, 2004, 05:04:59 AM »

Try Midouth Shooter's Supply, Graf's and Lock, Stock and Barrel. One of them might have it. They would be more likely to have the B-Square than Taurus Base I suspect.

GB

DropTheHammer · « **Reply #2 on:** February 22, 2004, 03:52:11 PM »

PROBLEM SOLVED! Many thanks to Jim Stacy!

RKBAHolsters · « **Reply #3 on:** February 23, 2004, 06:31:29 PM »

So, what are the specs on the red dot scope you are using?

Also, where is the range report? How does it shoot?

Sorry for all the questions, but I'm thinking this may be my next handgun purchase and I don't see alot of write ups.

Steve

DirtyHarry · « **Reply #4 on:** February 23, 2004, 06:35:14 PM »

Nice setup

DropTheHammer · « **Reply #5 on:** February 24, 2004, 04:20:27 AM »

The dot is the Nikon Monarch VSD Matte.
Specs are here: http://www.nikonusa.com/template.php?cat=4&grp=16&productNr=6610
I really like the 1MOA dot setting on this one. It was a bit expensive for a dot, but it appears to be of quality. No regrets.

I shot it for the first time this past Friday evening. At 25yds (indoor), it was pretty impressive. I was shooting the Hornady brand, and consistently was able to shoot (7 shot) 3/8" groups. That should be good enough for whackin' tree rats!

Now I'm seeing alot of chat about the .17 Aguila/HS and .17 HM2 coming out late this summer. These rounds would probably suite my squirrel hunting needs a little better. Especially in the noise arena. I'm not looking fwd to hunting with ear protection...

Anybody out there know if you interchange cylinders on the Tracker .22 and .22 WMR? Would be nice if I could get a cylinder for this gun to support the new chamberings.

RKBAHolsters · « **Reply #6 on:** February 24, 2004, 04:27:53 AM »

The .17hmr Taurus Tracker sounds like a winner.

I'm really starting to think that I NEED one of these. Would make a great small game handgun.

As far as, hearing protection. I won't even shoot a .22lr handgun without some kind of protection. The noise from a handgun is just way to much.

Keep the hummer and look into some electronic in the ear plugs.

Steve

DropTheHammer · « **Reply #7 on:** February 24, 2004, 05:05:58 AM »

You do NEED one of these!

I am interested in electronic hearing protection. Unfortunately there are some legal restrictions on hunting with these in PA.

I need to start researching them.... any advice?

RKBAHolsters · « **Reply #8 on:** February 24, 2004, 01:37:56 PM »

I really want one.

But, I held a .22mag Taurus Tracker today, and the grip is terrible. Why did they put such a small grip and such a muzzle heavy gun?

Anybody, no of aftermarket grips?

Without being able to go to a fullsize hogue grip, I don't think I'll buy a Taurus Tracker .17hmr.

Dang, just when I thought I found my next gun.

Steve

DropTheHammer · « **Reply #9 on:** February 24, 2004, 02:53:45 PM »

480,

Believe me, the grip size was a huge detractor for me also, for obvious reasons. I talked to Hogue before I bought it, and they promised me full sized grips for the Trackers are on their way by the end of summer.

The current grip really is quite terrible for the size of the frame and underlugged barrel....

DropTheHammer · « **Reply #10 on:** February 24, 2004, 02:56:41 PM »

See my other post on after-market grips under this thread.
http://www.graybeardoutdoors.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=25410

RKBAHolsters · « **Reply #11 on:** February 24, 2004, 05:44:01 PM »

Dang, the end of the summer?

Maybe, I'll pick one up and deal with it until then.

Steve

ABaker · « **Reply #12 on:** May 05, 2005, 02:13:31 PM »

You can get the grips from Hogue now part # 73000. They can be ordered from www.getgrip.com Look under Revolvers/Taurus/Tracker. I looked everywhere in Phoenix and nobody carries them yet. I ordered one I will let you know what they feel like.