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11-21-2011, 08:18 AM
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.17hmr scope suggestions......
Just bought a savage 93r17 bvss, and need a scope. Range of target distance will be between 50-150 yards. Budget is around $150-$200. I was looking at the Bushnell Banner 3.5-10x36 ao, made for .17hmr's, but I was hoping to have some more options. Can any of you suggest this or any other scope for my gun. I checked out the Vortex Crossfire in a 4-12x40 ao......junk. Not even close to the quality to a cheap Bushnell. Any input would be greatly appreciated!
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11-21-2011, 08:23 AM
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Your budget probably precludes getting anything too high end...  But I would suggest looking at the Pentax Gameseeker scope. I have a fixed 4x on my BL-22, and it is really nice for $100, definately all I needed on that rifle. I think a variable in your power range can be had in that $200 range.
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11-21-2011, 08:32 AM
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B.S.A. makes one called the sweet 17. Think its about the same deal as the bushnell, but I haven't checked it out that closely. I have the bushnell on my
.17. At first I hated it, took me awhile to get used to it, but now I really like it. Good out to 150 yds. +.
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11-21-2011, 08:39 AM
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look at the redfield revolution...good bang for your buck....great warranty
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11-21-2011, 08:56 AM
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I have Bushnell Banners on my rimfires, 4x12x40AO on the SR22, 4x16x40AO on the 455. Both were priced well under $200.
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11-21-2011, 08:57 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by zabbo
B.S.A. makes one called the sweet 17.
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This is what I have on mine and I've been happy with it. A 17 hmr is flat shooting anyway but it has a bdc adjustment that seems to work well. One complaint that I've heard in the past is that it's hit and miss for getting a good scope. I don't know how true that is being that I never had a problem with mine.
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11-21-2011, 09:00 AM
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I have Nikon Buckmasters on mine. Excellent scopes for the bucks.
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11-21-2011, 12:00 PM
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Thanks guys! Looks like i might be leaning towards the banner. What do any of you think of the new nikon prostaff 3-9x40 bdc 150, made for a rimfire. Apparently it has the bdc reticle made just for a .22. Can this be used for a .17hrmr?
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11-21-2011, 12:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HunterDave
This is what I have on mine and I've been happy with it. A 17 hmr is flat shooting anyway but it has a bdc adjustment that seems to work well. One complaint that I've heard in the past is that it's hit and miss for getting a good scope. I don't know how true that is being that I never had a problem with mine.
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I too have a Sweet 17 on mine and have never had a problem and am happy too. It is what it is though, not an expensive scope and you generally get what you pay for.
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11-21-2011, 04:29 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HunterDave
This is what I have on mine and I've been happy with it. A 17 hmr is flat shooting anyway but it has a bdc adjustment that seems to work well. One complaint that I've heard in the past is that it's hit and miss for getting a good scope. I don't know how true that is being that I never had a problem with mine.
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Friend of mine got a used Savage with that scope on it, and it was a POS, wouldn't hold zero, the bdc adjustment was arbitrary and totally inconsistent. I got him a nice Weaver Grand Slam to put on it, and he has been shooting the lights out to 300 yrds with it since. Don't like the BSA.....
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11-21-2011, 04:31 PM
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Have a look at Hawke scopes very good quality for the money and a lifetime over the counter guarentee got mine from Wolverine Guns in Red deer or go online
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