Author Topic: scope for .17 HMR/HM2 (Read 3589 times)

lostsniper308 · « **on:** July 07, 2005, 05:20:03 PM »

I'm gonna be having me a .17HMR/HM2 NEF Sportster. I was trying to collect suggestions for a sub $120 maybe a bit more, no lower than 12x at max. anything goes as far as brand.

jgalar · « **Reply #1 on:** July 07, 2005, 05:37:52 PM »

I have a Bushnell Legend 5-15AO with mil-dots on my Marlin 22Mag that I like a lot. It usually runs around $190. If you look around you may find them cheaper.

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=836514

http://www.bushnell.com/products/riflescopes/specs/75-5154m.cfm

quickdtoo · « **Reply #2 on:** July 07, 2005, 05:38:23 PM »

Best buy at the time are the 44mag scopes on closeout at Natchez if you can order from them, all but one is under $100...

http://natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=specials&category=69\

Of those, I would choose the 801048 first, there are a lot of em used at RFC.

http://natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=SN801048

Tim

lostsniper308 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 07, 2005, 05:58:36 PM »

i thought we were against Natchez? Because they won't sell to some states out members are in, or is this a different place or site im thinkin of?
A 44 mag eh hmmmmmm what about those not on clearance.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #4 on:** July 07, 2005, 06:14:51 PM »

There are some here siding with those that can't buy from Natchez, that's a personal preference.... Kinda like cutting your nose off to spite your face thing....The 801048 is the 44mag that I see recommended the most at RFC, the 801056 and 801047 get some recommendations, but not near as many as the 801048.

Another great scope is the Simmons ATV, I have several of these scopes, they sell for less than $100 usually...I have one on my 17M2 Sportster...

Tim

lostsniper308 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 08, 2005, 10:34:46 AM »

'check' add another tally in favor of simmons. One question though are all pre-master series under warrenty? Any tasco reccomdations ppl? BSA?

lostsniper308 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 08, 2005, 04:35:43 PM »

i found this Winchester. http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=202629 great guns. good scopes?? Brownings made a name for scopes why not WInchester. me likey.

mitchell · « **Reply #7 on:** July 09, 2005, 03:14:22 PM »

with the type of money your talking about you can't go wrong with one of these. i've got one its on my 308 right now but still holds up good.

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=156666

lostsniper308 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 09, 2005, 03:38:39 PM »

oooooooo pretty :grin: That is a great value and if it hold up to .308 then .17HMR would be a piece of cake...mmm cake

lostsniper308 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 10, 2005, 05:33:50 AM »

Im betting i'll need at least Med-high rings for a 40mm Obj and high for a 44mm or 50mm.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #10 on:** July 10, 2005, 05:51:31 AM »

Maybe, maybe not...just depends on the scope and how it's mounted...The objective size doesn't usually make any difference on a Handi/Sportster, hammer clearance and the size/position of the power ring/ocular bell is the deciding factor. The pic below is a Handi with a 50mm WTC18 mounted in medium Burris Signture Zees, use of the hammer spur is required, though.

Tim

lostsniper308 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 12, 2005, 12:35:23 PM »

WTC means Whitetail Classic right? Well i can get one of them 6.5-20x40mm for $99 or $89(buyers club) for a 44mag 6.5-20x44AO ILL Mil-dot from Sportsmansguide.com

quickdtoo · « **Reply #12 on:** July 12, 2005, 01:11:35 PM »

I would stay away from the Simmons IR scopes, IMO and from others I've read of, recommend the 801047 or 801048 as being the best of the 44mags, the others I don't see recommended at all. If I were going to buy an IR, it would be a Mueller or better. Also, keep in mind if the 44mag scope fails on you, Simmons will replace it with a comparable scope, it probably won't be a 44mag since they are discontinued.....just a heads up.

Tim

lostsniper308 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 12, 2005, 03:16:18 PM »

well then hows about the WTC6.5-20 from SWFA?

quickdtoo · « **Reply #14 on:** July 12, 2005, 03:30:53 PM »

I won't recommend any purchase from SWFA...

http://www.graybeardoutdoors.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=57350

I would recommed the ATV from Elk Ridge for $93 shipped.

Tim

lostsniper308 · « **Reply #15 on:** July 13, 2005, 10:05:26 AM »

well i've ordered from Sportsmansguide before and have a $5 off a $50 order or 10 off $100 order.
Wasn't it you who suggested the Alpen 6-24x50? cause im in the club and with the certifiacate i'll save a good amount, plus they do have a few AO 44mags not illuminated. http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=195732 here.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #16 on:** July 13, 2005, 10:44:52 AM »

Like I said, I haven't seen any of the other 44mag scopes recommended at RFC, so you'd be on your own hook going for one of the others different than those 2 I mentioned earlier. Another point is the ATV is more suitable as far as size is concerned specially for the capability of a 17M2, but the 17Hmr can benefit from a 6.5-20x, probably just depends on what you intend to do with it and your shooting needs For a carry rifle and hunting squirrels, the ATV would be my choice, but if you're going to shoot a lot of paper, the 44Mag would probably be a better choice in 6.5x20x. Haven't seen much on the Alpens, what little I have seen was good, not that particular model, though, FWIW.

Tim

lostsniper308 · « **Reply #17 on:** July 13, 2005, 10:55:55 AM »

Hmm well I know a forum member who bought one and loves it dearly. I like it it retails for $180 usually but $99 from SPortsmansguide.

lostsniper308 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 21, 2005, 04:58:25 AM »

How are dem Simmons ProHunter riflescopes?

quickdtoo · « **Reply #19 on:** July 21, 2005, 05:20:29 AM »

Don't know, never had one..... :?

Tim

ebonitekid767 · « **Reply #20 on:** July 30, 2005, 03:44:59 AM »

i have a tasco 2.5x10 mil dot on my HMR and it works GREAT!i dont think you can beat it for 55 and change from www.midsouthshooterssupply.com

lostsniper308 · « **Reply #21 on:** July 31, 2005, 05:34:24 AM »

well i stuck a BSA Sweet .17 3-12x40 on there.

Levergun 94 · « **Reply #22 on:** October 19, 2006, 05:08:17 PM »

What about a Red Dot sight for a .17?

The more I keep reading about them, the more I like the idea of the .17's, but I'm used to iron sights, not scopes. Would a red dot be useful for a small game rifle? Anyone here use one for this purpose?

Tim

quickdtoo · « **Reply #23 on:** October 19, 2006, 05:18:21 PM »

Red dots aren't a precise aiming device, it would negate the accuracy potential of the 17hmr or 17M2, IMO.

Tim

jack19512 · « **Reply #24 on:** October 20, 2006, 02:44:53 AM »

Quote from: lostsniper308 on July 08, 2005, 10:34:46 AM

Any tasco reccomdations ppl?

I have a Tasco 3X9 on my 17M2 Sportster. Seems to work out well. Personally I don't find the need for a high X scope on a 17 M2. The 17 HMR is a differn't story.

MSP Ret · « **Reply #25 on:** October 20, 2006, 03:15:23 AM »

I have a Simmons WTC 6.5x20x50 on my bull barrelled H&R .223 and it is great....<><....

Sourdough · « **Reply #26 on:** October 20, 2006, 09:47:04 AM »

While I won't indorse BSA scopes, I put the BSA Sweet 17 scope on my .17HMR Sportster. So far I love it. Sighted it in for 100 yards, perfect. Moved target out to 200 yards, dialed scope to 200 shoots about 1" low. Then moved the target out to 300 yards, dialed the scope to 300, group right on.

I've shot the heads off two grouse,one at 30 yards and the other at 115 yards, missed three. Shot a fox a 80 yards, won't do that again. My neighbor used it to shoot a cayote in his back yard chasing his Geese. He liked the way he could see the cayote in the darkness by just the back porch light. The cayote was about 30 yards away and it was night time.

MSP Ret · « **Reply #27 on:** October 20, 2006, 10:02:25 AM »

Sourdough, what happened to the fox you shot and the coyote your neighbor shot? Bullet type, placement, effect, etc?....<><....

Sourdough · « **Reply #28 on:** October 20, 2006, 12:02:31 PM »

The fox was shot broadside with a V-max bullet, 80 yards, litterally blew his organs out the back side. It was a young fox, not full growen, and the damage was massive. The cayote was shot at 30 yards with CCI ammo using the Speer TNT bullet. Cayote ran away, was found next morning about 20 yards into the bushes. Quartering away shot with near lung and stomach turned to jelly. Bullet did not exit.

Levergun 94 · « **Reply #29 on:** October 20, 2006, 03:20:46 PM »

Anyone have any experience with Cabela's Pine Ridge .17 tactical line, for the .17 rounds? Looks interesting, but I don't have much experience with scopes past the scout models.

Question: What is so bad about the BSA Sweet .17? Some folks seem to love it, but then others......... Would like to get a bit of honest input on why it's not so good, if I could.