Popgun Posted February 1, 2020 Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 i have done a 1-4-1 & have 17hmr on the ticket due back any day now. I have a superb Anchutz 1417 LR, Deluxe with Pard 008 lrf that is a keeper & as i have paddock perms that req a quiet rifle So wise ones what 17hmr do i get ??? I really like the 1417 but do i need to invest so much,in a 17. i fondled a Tikka this afternoon + & a Sako Quad & a Savage, the sako shouldered much nicer than the savage I have just gained another 600 acres of rabbit corvid land tia Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlanda Posted February 1, 2020 Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 I have a quad and just got the T1X. Cant fault either. Still early days for T1X but jumped out the box shooting 1/2moa at 100yds so happy. I think its best bang for £500 right now if happy to stay with factory stock. Quad has been a good work horse but the switch barrel thing hasn't worked for me hence the new T1X and so have a .17HMR barrel to sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popgun Posted February 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 Had i not found the 1417 i would have has the Tikka 22lr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlanda Posted February 1, 2020 Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 32 minutes ago, Popgun said: Had i not found the 1417 i would have has the Tikka 22lr Yes I remember and at the same price I think it's a tough and personal choice; but your annie is preferable in .22lr. New Annie at current price then its a T1X for me. I narrowed it down to CZ455 stainless and T1X .17HMR. Had both in .22lr to compare. T1X won and CZ455 stainless is gone. Now have 2 T1X's and not disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telf Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 Anschutz , might be pricey but absolutely brilliant , i used to have a cz455 but sold it in favour of the annie best move ever , lighter , laser accurate , just a lovely gun to carry , shoulder and shoot i already have the 1417 so knew what i was getting and wasnt dissappointed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popgun Posted February 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 9 minutes ago, telf said: Anschutz , might be pricey but absolutely brilliant , i used to have a cz455 but sold it in favour of the annie best move ever , lighter , laser accurate , just a lovely gun to carry , shoulder and shoot i already have the 1417 so knew what i was getting and wasnt dissappointed Here is my 1417 .22LR with its new Pard 008 lrf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlanda Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 Out today with the. 22lr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popgun Posted February 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 You cant beat a Nice pair 😍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telf Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 Theres an anschutz 1517 t/hole stock full set up just come up for sale on BBS , £550 looks a belter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popgun Posted February 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 Im not allowes in the sales section after i made comments about ramsbottoms " free postage" that promoting gambling via vouchers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popgun Posted February 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 I have just sent a message to the bbs Mods. see what happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevgun Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 Nowt wrong with a Tikka Pops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popgun Posted February 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 Ta could be a good option as scopes in stock, so no added items to buy above purchase price When i bought my 1417 ..LR although a high initial price tag , take off what came with it reduced it to below a new Tikka .22 LR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popgun Posted February 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 23 hours ago, telf said: Theres an anschutz 1517 t/hole stock full set up just come up for sale on BBS , £550 looks a belter any idea where /place its for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telf Posted February 4, 2020 Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 Battle , east sussex shot count 1500 , but at the minute its on hold till the weekend , seller is a j p norton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popgun Posted February 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunner Posted February 6, 2020 Report Share Posted February 6, 2020 17 hmr is the first ever firearm i owned , marlin 917 i think . But i upgrade to an Anshutz 1517 TH cracking gun but gave up in the end due to bad inconsistent ammo . Not sure if things have changed . My Anni used to prefer Federal ammo and shot tighter groups with it than Remington , hornady , cci . Weirauch do a hmr ? Thats who id try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popgun Posted February 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2020 Certificate came back today 17hmr + Mod + 600 rnds added.22 air + mod removedOh its also an "open ticket" now Collecting an Anshutz 1517 t/h on Saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted February 6, 2020 Report Share Posted February 6, 2020 Have you tried a Sako FinnFire II ? VERY nice rifles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popgun Posted February 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2020 I shouldered a Quad last Saturday & it was well balanced, i already have the 1417 .22LR with deluxe stock & love it, the 1517 has the 18" barrel with t/h stock so the balance will be different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted February 6, 2020 Report Share Posted February 6, 2020 I’m not really a fan of the Quad although it is a very capable rifle in HMR my mate has one with NV permanently mounted on it... the Finnfire is another step up though, the stock is much slicker for not being so ‘ambidextrous’ and isn’t trying to be all things to all men.... It’s a different rifle to the Quad and IMHO better for it.... try and find one to play with... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlanda Posted February 6, 2020 Report Share Posted February 6, 2020 46 minutes ago, The Burpster said: I’m not really a fan of the Quad although it is a very capable rifle in HMR my mate has one with NV permanently mounted on it... the Finnfire is another step up though, the stock is much slicker for not being so ‘ambidextrous’ and isn’t trying to be all things to all men.... It’s a different rifle to the Quad and IMHO better for it.... try and find one to play with... I think only the Finnfire 2 is available in .17hmr and not original finnfire, but I might be wrong, (someone on here will know). Anyway if that is so then probably more unpopular option than quad by all accounts. Really only a quad without barrel switch feature so not sure its a step up? Nothing wrong with Quad anyway; or most of the .17hmr rifle options. Most issues have been with ammo if at all. Like any its finding one that shoots the ammo available and probably CZ least fussy? After that choice is personal preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT3_richy Posted February 7, 2020 Report Share Posted February 7, 2020 My feeling about HMRs is the same as .22LRs - the choice of gun doesn't make much difference, you just need to get lucky finding ammo that works in whichever you buy and then buy as much of the same lot as poss. I have a 1417 .22 and a Lithgow HMR which I'm very happy with - but they don't shoot any better than my mates CZ's in the same calibres, or another chaps Sako and Browning something-bolt. If I was buying again I'd probably get another Tikka due to the T3 foot print and the weight as my Lithgow is fairly hefty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popgun Posted February 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 On 2/7/2020 at 5:25 PM, GT3_richy said: My feeling about HMRs is the same as .22LRs - the choice of gun doesn't make much difference, you just need to get lucky finding ammo that works in whichever you buy and then buy as much of the same lot as poss. I have a 1417 .22 and a Lithgow HMR which I'm very happy with - but they don't shoot any better than my mates CZ's in the same calibres, or another chaps Sako and Browning something-bolt. If I was buying again I'd probably get another Tikka due to the T3 foot print and the weight as my Lithgow is fairly hefty. Certificate came back today 17hmr + Mod + 600 rnds added.22 air + mod removedOh its also an "open ticket" now Collecting an Anshutz 1517 t/h on Saturday Anchutz 1517 17hmrIn really unused condition, not a mark on itSimmonds Expedition 6-18x42 ao scope - Wildcat Panther Mod - Garland Assult Rifle Slip 45180 roundswell pleased, would have preferred the 2 stage trigger, but hey hoIm very pleased with the rifle & cant wait to get out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxtich Posted February 10, 2020 Report Share Posted February 10, 2020 HI Roger Good choice as i have the exact same version. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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