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I am a sick man... I just scored a .17 HMR2
« on: June 05, 2012, 02:58:18 AM »
Just found a NIB .17hmr2 online. They had a Buy Nnow price of 100.00 plus actual shipping... They put online just last night. Next thing I know I am on the phone with the wife explaining the charge on the credit card... Some one help me....  :-\  I just can't stop buying these rifles.  :'(
 
As a side note I am waiting for my DSG points to be cashed in and will be ordering my 22 lr sportster after Fathers Day.  :P
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Re: I am a sick man... I just scored a .17 HMR2
« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2012, 04:04:29 AM »
Congrats, you'll love it!!  ;)

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Re: I am a sick man... I just scored a .17 HMR2
« Reply #2 on: June 05, 2012, 05:17:38 AM »
Congrats, you'll love it!!  ;)

Tim

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Re: I am a sick man... I just scored a .17 HMR2
« Reply #3 on: June 05, 2012, 07:37:04 AM »
 :) That's why I'm divorced I don't have to explain any gun or toy purchases. ;)

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Re: I am a sick man... I just scored a .17 HMR2
« Reply #4 on: June 06, 2012, 04:58:02 AM »
yes, being recently single again myself, i do find that there is no one to gripe about any gun  purchases  ;D
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Re: I am a sick man... I just scored a .17 HMR2
« Reply #5 on: June 06, 2012, 09:15:42 AM »
The wife was not mad, just a "Hey, what's this charge for from a sporting goods store in Wisconsin", type thing. She is actually is pretty cool about my hobby and its expenses, but I don't show her all of the expenses. ;D
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Re: I am a sick man... I just scored a .17 HMR2
« Reply #6 on: June 06, 2012, 01:01:08 PM »
I sure do love mine.  It is a fun gun to shoot.  That is a smokin' deal on it too.  Good for you.
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Re: I am a sick man... I just scored a .17 HMR2
« Reply #7 on: June 07, 2012, 01:48:18 AM »
FWIW -There is another 17 mach2 that just got listed on GB that may go for a reasonable price for those who are still looking.  It is Item# 289667884. I am not affiliated nor know the seller. Just saw it out there.
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Re: I am a sick man... I just scored a .17 HMR2
« Reply #8 on: June 07, 2012, 10:31:06 AM »
Yeah you are sick!! I saw you snab that one....I had to give over twice that for my NIB one....you will love it, but barrel is a little too long...going to cut mine off when I get up the nerve.....
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Re: I am a sick man... I just scored a .17 HMR2
« Reply #9 on: June 08, 2012, 04:59:55 AM »
I will probably top this one with the Sweet 17 BSA scope. I kinda like the one on my .17 HMR. Anyone else got a good scope suggestion for this cartridge?
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Re: I am a sick man... I just scored a .17 HMR2
« Reply #10 on: July 30, 2012, 12:55:51 PM »
BSA made a .17M2 scope a few years ago, but they are out of production.  I missed one on evilbay last year by 15 minutes.

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Re: I am a sick man... I just scored a .17 HMR2
« Reply #11 on: July 31, 2012, 03:05:20 AM »
I ended up putting a Simmons 4x32 8-point on it. I am consistently getting 3 shot 1/4 to 1/3 inch groups at 50 yards with both Hornady and Eley ammo. I am really liking this little rifle. It now wears the furniture that was on my 17 .hmr so it looks really nice too!  :D
 
 
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Re: I am a sick man... I just scored a .17 HMR2
« Reply #12 on: July 31, 2012, 07:11:09 AM »
I ended up putting a Simmons 4x32 8-point on it. I am consistently getting 3 shot 1/4 to 1/3 inch groups at 50 yards with both Hornady and Eley ammo. I am really liking this little rifle. It now wears the furniture that was on my 17 .hmr so it looks really nice too!  :D

I like these "cheapo" scopes for rimfires too. They generally work fine. My own M2 had one on it for a couple weeks. Once I realized I had a real shooter and something I would be shooting allot. It got a VXII 3x9 AO scope! I wanted a 4x12 but $$ only allowed the 3x9. It's a great shooter! I'm
Sure you have herd me say it's the best shooter I own, bar none!

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Re: I am a sick man... I just scored a .17 HMR2
« Reply #13 on: August 01, 2012, 12:17:10 PM »
i ended up putting a 4x12 bushnell banner on my mach 2 that way you can pick the exact spot to hit and see it hit.
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Re: I am a sick man... I just scored a .17 HMR2
« Reply #14 on: August 01, 2012, 01:55:25 PM »
I'm looking seriously at a Nikon Prostaff RF w/BDC scope for this rifle. Will not be on the same level as a leupold, but the scope will definitely cost more the rifle!  ::)
Cartridges for My Entertainment: .22 S,L,LR, .223 Rem, 7x57, 30-06, 8x57, 357 mag/max, 35 Remington/Indiana, 35 Whelen, 44 mag, 445 SM mag. Adding the 6.5x55 swede!

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Re: I am a sick man... I just scored a .17 HMR2
« Reply #15 on: August 02, 2012, 02:15:07 AM »
I'm looking seriously at a Nikon Prostaff RF w/BDC scope for this rifle. Will not be on the same level as a Leupold, but the scope will definitely cost more the rifle!  ::)

NICE choice!!  Many guys here like the Nikon line!

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Re: I am a sick man... I just scored a .17 HMR2
« Reply #16 on: August 03, 2012, 04:17:43 AM »
Have you concidered a Mueller Sport Dot. I like the Mueller scopes, and are'nt they still a site sponser? Have the 8.5-25 x 50 mm AO on my .204 Ruger Howa Varmiteer thumbhole, a tack driving combo!
http://muelleroptics.com/mu3940igr
Another often overlooked scope is the Redfield line, recently purched by Leupold and now manufactured next door to the main Leupold facility, here in Oregon. Will be my next scope purchase. Just a thought.  :)
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Re: I am a sick man... I just scored a .17 HMR2
« Reply #17 on: August 03, 2012, 05:36:28 AM »
The Redfield Revolution is made in Oregon, the newer Redfield Revenge is made off shore as are their range finders.

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