17HMR and scope? What should I get?

mhd · #1 01-26-2015, 01:59 PM

I'm thinking of getting a 17HMR so do you guys have any recommendations on one and what would be a good scope to put on it? I want one in stainless heavy barrel and can't spend more than $400 for the gun. I have been looking at the savage BTVS, BVSS and the FVSS. For a scope I want something in the 16-24 max zoom range and preferably under $150, I realize I won't get a really good scope for that price but I don't think I need a top of the line scope for this gun. Are the tasco scopes any good? I've been looking at the tasco world class 4-16x40 and the varmint/target 6-24x40. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks

Gary K · #2 01-26-2015, 02:07 PM

Savages are a good option for sure,

out of your choice i would go shoulder some and see which you like best.

I had my eyes set on a grey lam Thumbhole stock and once i shouldered it I didnt like it at all. couldnt get a good cheek weld.

As for scopes there is a few in that range. I ended up with a Tasco 4-12 X40 AO.

Its not the greatest but gets the job done.

husky7mm · #3 01-26-2015, 08:00 PM

I bought a heavy barreled varmint gun once and hated it cause I like to walk around and change locations. I didnt sit for hours in gopher towns so i sold it. I bought a savage combo in a 17 and very happy. So fun to shoot. Very accurate. The scope is nothing special and looses zero once in a while so i want to up grade to the scorpion optics sweet 17. Should be good enough. All my kids learned to shoot with that gun and now they can shoot centre fires no problem.

Spy · #4 01-26-2015, 10:40 PM

I got the savage hvy barrel and the Tasco scope. Sweet combo for a good gopher gun.

bobalong · #5 01-26-2015, 11:54 PM

I few years ago I bought a Savage with the thumbhole stock with heavy barrel and put a Tasco scope on it, I believe it was 2-10x40. Due to the range of the .17 and my old eyes I put a 4.5-14x40 Mueller on it. Pretty happy with the rifle/scope setup. Like another member mentioned it is a bit heavy, but we usually set up a table when shooting, so I don't carry it all that much expect early season.

With the Tasco scope

With the Mueller

NW Tradegunner · #6 01-27-2015, 07:32 AM

I have a CZ in 17 HMR and I didnt have much to spend on a scope. I bought a Cabela's brand, specific for 17 HMR. The optic quality is so so. What I like about it is that it has a 3rd turret; so once you have it sighted in for say 100 yards. You just dial in the yardage you're shooting the critter at; they're toast! Either know your distance or use a range finder. It works for me.

crows, magpies, poopy pigeons and gophers are history!

amosfella · #7 01-27-2015, 12:45 PM

I have a Zos 6-24 illuminated reticle that I'll sell you for that price...

mhd · #8 01-27-2015, 04:24 PM

Thanks for the feed back guys! I haven't made it to the shop to look at any yet but I think I will get a savage. Has anyone tried a pursuit or the pursuit x1? They are in my price range and are fully multicoated optics which is a plus where as the tasco are just fully coated optics but I can't find much for reviews on them. Thanks

mhd · #9 01-27-2015, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by amosfella

I have a Zos 6-24 illuminated reticle that I'll sell you for that price...

Never heard of them. Could I get more info and a link to a website if you know of one?

amosfella · #10 01-27-2015, 05:46 PM

I dont' have much info on them. I know that the model isn't made anymore. scope was never mounted.

Bergerboy · #11 01-27-2015, 07:39 PM

I have a Savage 93R17 Hevibarrel in 17HMR with a Vortex Crossfire 2 4-12X50. It is a whistle pig destroying machine.

mhd · #12 01-27-2015, 08:14 PM

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I have a Savage 93R17 Hevibarrel in 17HMR with a Vortex Crossfire 2 4-12X50. It is a whistle pig destroying machine.

Which model is it and what do you want for it?

Bergerboy · #13 01-27-2015, 08:22 PM

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Which model is it and what do you want for it?

I am sorry, I do not want to sell it. It is just a great setup though. I need it to eat Fish_e-o's lunch at 100m, gopher freehand.

mhd · #14 01-27-2015, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Bergerboy;271. 43

I am sorry, I do not want to sell it. It is just a great setup though. I need it to eat Fish_e-o's lunch at 100m, gopher freehand.

LOL! Sorry my bad.

Bergerboy · #15 01-27-2015, 08:41 PM

Don't be scared of buying the Savage, I put it against my buddies CZ at 100m and it was superior with authority. The CZ had much nicer fit an finish though.

mhd · #16 01-27-2015, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Bergerboy

Don't be scared of buying the Savage, I put it against my buddies CZ at 100m and it was superior with authority. The CZ had much nicer fit an finish though.

Thanks. I think I will go with a savage, sure a nice looking rifle would be nice but I would rather have an acurate gun than a nice looking one.

Bergerboy · #17 01-27-2015, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mhd

Thanks. I think I will go with a savage, sure a nice looking rifle would be nice but I would rather have an acurate gun than a nice looking one.

U in the Edmonton area, and a member of the SPFGA?

hardy · #18 01-27-2015, 09:10 PM

I bought a savage 17hmr when it was first introduced. I mounted a tasco 2.5-10 ($100) on it and made hits on gophers out to 330 yards when the wind wasn't that bad. Mill dots work pretty well with gophers at 200yards! The scopes are cheap I have two, one tracks really well with the turret the other isnt bad but not as good. Funny I have a nightforce, viper hs and a bushnell 6-24 4200 series scopes and my longest hit on a yote(730y)was with my tasco on my .243. The tasco comes in a 6-24 if you want more mag, cant go wrong with it in my opinion.

mhd · #19 01-27-2015, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Bergerboy

U in the Edmonton area, and a member of the SPFGA?

About 3 hours south and no I'm not.

Bergerboy · #20 01-27-2015, 09:22 PM

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About 3 hours south and no I'm not.

Crappy. Or I would let you take it for a twist this weekend.

mhd · #21 01-27-2015, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Bergerboy

Crappy. Or I would let you take it for a twist this weekend.

Yeah that's to bad. Thanks for the offer though!

mhd · #22 01-27-2015, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by hardy

I bought a savage 17hmr when it was first introduced. I mounted a tasco 2.5-10 ($100) on it and made hits on gophers out to 330 yards when the wind wasn't that bad. Mill dots work pretty well with gophers at 200yards! The scopes are cheap I have two, one tracks really well with the turret the other isnt bad but not as good. Funny I have a nightforce, viper hs and a bushnell 6-24 4200 series scopes and my longest hit on a yote(730y)was with my tasco on my .243. The tasco comes in a 6-24 if you want more mag, cant go wrong with it in my opinion.

Thanks, I will definetly check them out.

bullgetter · #23 01-27-2015, 10:15 PM

PM sent

mhd · #24 01-28-2015, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by amosfella

I dont' have much info on them. I know that the model isn't made anymore. scope was never mounted.

Thanks but I think I will pass. Thanks for the offer though.