Author Topic: Scope for 17 HMR (Read 867 times)

daddywpb · « **on:** March 25, 2006, 03:11:07 AM »

I have a tack drivin' Marlin 917VS. I've been using a Nikon Prostaff 3-9x40 and it's a great scope, but I need more magnification. It is my rabbit rifle, and I'd like to be able to see them a lot better at 100 yards or so. I've been looking at switching to a Bushnell Banner 6-18x50 or the 6-24x40. I have read that the 6-24 model is not good at the high magnification. I would appreciate feedback from anyone who has tried either one of these or any other recommendations, keeping in mind that I'm on a limited budget (no Leopolds). Thanks.

Sourdough · « **Reply #1 on:** March 25, 2006, 06:41:44 AM »

That 40mm objective lens just does not let enough light in. At high power on a cloudy day you can't see through it above about 14 power. And on a sunny day it is dim above 20 power. At least that's the way they are to me.

daddywpb · « **Reply #2 on:** March 25, 2006, 07:29:32 AM »

Thanks. That is what I had read about them. I think I will be getting the 50mm objective. I also saw a new Bushnell made for the 17 HMR that has a BDC built in. Interesting. BSA has had one like that out for a long time, but I had a bad experiance with a BSA scope and I don't think I'll try another one.

daddywpb · « **Reply #3 on:** April 15, 2006, 09:31:45 AM »

I ended up with a Simmons Whitetail Classic 6.5x20x50 that was on sale at Midway for $99. It was a good choice. It's bright and clear all the way to 20x. I can see a rabbit's eyelashes at 100 yards. They have gotten real spooky and it's tough to get much closer than that. I'll be putting some meat in the freezer this summer.

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 20, 2006, 08:42:57 AM »

My 17HMR is the only rifle that does not have a Leupold on it. I have a Simmons 44MAG 6.5x20X44 on it. Works great.

victorcharlie · « **Reply #5 on:** April 20, 2006, 09:38:57 AM »

Quote from: Redhawk1

My 17HMR is the only rifle that does not have a Leupold on it. I have a Simmons 44MAG 6.5x20X44 on it. Works great.

You are kidding right?

lostsniper308 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 20, 2006, 03:20:46 PM »

i find that you can go cheaper on a scope for rimfires. Tasco 6-24x42 on my .17HMR.

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 20, 2006, 04:29:58 PM »

Quote from: victorcharlie

Quote from: Redhawk1
My 17HMR is the only rifle that does not have a Leupold on it. I have a Simmons 44MAG 6.5x20X44 on it. Works great.

You are kidding right?

I had it sitting in my safe when I bought the gun, it was in my younger days before I knew how good Leupold was. :-D

I have not bought any others rifle scope but a Leupold in the past 7 years.