Author Topic: .17 price check? (Read 14540 times)

MNzach · « **on:** March 02, 2013, 01:33:09 PM »

Hi all, I do a bit of lurking on the center fire side. I was in a local pawn shop and saw what was labeled a .17hmr sportster with a bull barrel for $139 and I was wondering if it was worth picking up or maybe see if they would go down a bit? Thanks in advance, Zach.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #1 on:** March 02, 2013, 01:36:05 PM »

That's a good price, better get back there and grab it, wouldn't hurt to negotiate tho.

Tim

YRUpunting? · « **Reply #2 on:** March 02, 2013, 01:48:24 PM »

I'm not a big 17HMR fan but at that price I'd walk out with it if they don't come down.

MNzach · « **Reply #3 on:** March 02, 2013, 02:02:56 PM »

OK looks like I'm gonna be a handi owner now unless someone nabbed it this afternoon!

mechanic · « **Reply #4 on:** March 02, 2013, 02:53:35 PM »

I paid $182.00 + tax for my last one....can't find another one in stock. I'd grab that one.

Ben

MNzach · « **Reply #5 on:** March 03, 2013, 06:17:18 AM »

I guess they aren't open at all Sundays so hopefully it's still there when I come home in two weeks $:-\$

gcrank1 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 03, 2013, 06:33:44 AM »

Not likely, you better have someone you like buy it if you cant be there early Mon.! Maybe later you can buy it 'used'..........

Plenty Coups · « **Reply #7 on:** March 03, 2013, 09:00:07 AM »

If you want it GET SOMEONE TO BUY IT FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I made this mistake on a 45LC carbine. Had it for sale for $300 with a redot scope. Went to get it the next morning and it was gone. GRRRRRR! That same visit they had a 22-250 for $335 with a Tasco 6-24 scope. This gun said unfired on the tag. Put it down and went to ask if it was a consignment or the shops. Well I went back to get it after I got my answer. Never made it to the rack. A guy was hauling it to the counter and he then proceeded to buy 4 boxes of ammo with it. SO MAKE A CALL TO A FRIEND IF YOU WANT IT!

MNzach · « **Reply #8 on:** March 03, 2013, 09:06:06 AM »

Dang I suppose you're all right...... Does anyone live near Richfield, MN?

quickdtoo · « **Reply #9 on:** March 03, 2013, 09:11:12 AM »

Unfortunately buying a firearm for someone else could be considered a straw purchase and is very illegal, I spect that's why gcrank suggested someone you like buy it and sell it to you later.

Tim

FPH · « **Reply #10 on:** March 03, 2013, 09:35:25 AM »

I made a mistake of telling a gun store owner I was purchasing a Weatherby 30/378 as a gift. He would mot sell it to me unless the guy I was gifting it to came in and filled out the paper work. I went elseware and kept my mouth shut.

MNzach · « **Reply #11 on:** March 03, 2013, 11:02:03 AM »

Unfortunately all the friends nearby are not exactly gun savvy so that could turn into quite the disaster!

gcrank1 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 03, 2013, 01:02:51 PM »

Call 'em up and see if you can put 'lay-a-way' money down over the phone with your card and get to them asap on your return?

MNzach · « **Reply #13 on:** March 04, 2013, 06:10:31 AM »

Since I don't actually need it I am going to wait until I'm home next if she's still there. In the meantime anyone who is interested it is at Metro Pawn and Gun in Richfield, MN

Plenty Coups · « **Reply #14 on:** March 04, 2013, 09:03:30 AM »

Some shops will put a gun away for you. There is a 22-250 at wholesale sports. I didn't have my "cash stash" with me and they would not put it aside with a down payment and hold it until I got back there later in the middle of March. I guess if it was meant to be it will be there next trip to "the city".

SHOOTALL · « **Reply #15 on:** March 04, 2013, 10:36:52 AM »

Better check to see if you can get ammo for it or any other gun you might buy. Here anything rimfire is hard to come by

quickdtoo · « **Reply #16 on:** March 04, 2013, 10:46:50 AM »

17hmr ammo here was just on sale for $9.99 a box, they have plenty!

Tim

SHOOTALL · « **Reply #17 on:** March 04, 2013, 10:58:22 AM »

Here it's 13.99 a box and maybe one or two on the shelf from time to time. Hope the bonaza comes our way.

MNzach · « **Reply #18 on:** March 04, 2013, 01:37:40 PM »

Ammo availability was the big attractor to .17hmr since it's the one thing I've seen available anywhere I have been recently (Billings to Minneapolis)

FPH · « **Reply #19 on:** March 04, 2013, 01:41:44 PM »

.17 HMR is the only rimfire on the shelves here.

gcrank1 · « **Reply #20 on:** March 04, 2013, 01:44:48 PM »

Pretty much same here in SC WI

SHOOTALL · « **Reply #21 on:** March 05, 2013, 10:26:12 AM »

We must have a bunch of 17 shooters here or hoarders

tsalam · « **Reply #22 on:** March 05, 2013, 04:25:41 PM »

I paid $139 for my last 17HMR at a pawn shop. Good deal. Shoots like a dream. Both of mine do. Just bought 3 boxes of CCI tonight at Walmart for $12.50. There is plenty of 17 and 22 mag on the shelves everywhere here so I figured it would probably be the last caliber the companies begin making so good time to stock up for the summer shooting before it all runs out.

MNzach · « **Reply #23 on:** April 01, 2013, 04:43:37 PM »

I finally got back home and picked it up for $120. Upon closer inspection it had some rust, scratches, and wear on the bluing but we will see how it shoots. It did come with a Tasco 3-9x40 scope that seems ok.

MNzach · « **Reply #24 on:** April 11, 2013, 04:27:38 PM »

A short range report: it was shooting a little over an inch at 90 yards but I'm in serious need of some practice. I think She's gonna be a shooter

now I just need to clean her up a bit.

Graybeard · « **Reply #25 on:** November 27, 2019, 04:47:35 AM »

Let's bring this one back up and see if folks might want to talk more about it.

gene_225 · « **Reply #26 on:** March 11, 2022, 05:38:58 PM »

Found one today at the LGS for 199.99. Bought it and am waiting for my background check (10 days). Am sure looking forward to shooting it.

ironglow · « **Reply #27 on:** March 12, 2022, 01:15:12 AM »

Quote from: MNzach on April 11, 2013, 04:27:38 PM

A short range report: it was shooting a little over an inch at 90 yards but I'm in serious need of some practice. I think She's gonna be a shooter now I just need to clean her up a bit.

I've had 3 .17 HMRs, including my current one..every one a 'shooter' !

oldandslow · « **Reply #28 on:** March 12, 2022, 03:33:18 AM »

I have two. They are like lasers.

gene_225 · « **Reply #29 on:** March 21, 2022, 07:02:52 PM »

Just picked up the one I bought last week for $200 +40 for two boxes of ammo. Then my son found 400 rounds for about $80. Plan to go to the range tomorrow to see how it does. Will try to post pics after we get home.

Just noticed that just the barrels on e-bay are significantly higher priced than what I paid at the LGS. As a first, I found nine rounds wrapped in a couple of patches in the forearm.