17hmr

[Lone wolf]

Ahh there she is ......Now thats more like it !

change of heart, it's going to roll out on the rabbits with the DNT zulus 4K on its next outing

 

[leezgunz]

Not as pretty as the others,,mine is totally original,,but man I love this rifle and it only cost 220 quid 3 years ago,,owes me nowt,,,

 

[foxfire]

Had one for about 18 years. Big fan. Shot hundreds of rabbits and foxes with it.

 

[confidis]

Shot a rabbit at 156 yards head on recently into a mild headwind first two shots I aimed slightly 'high' and high they went . Aimed 'on' but top and ziiipp whaaack . No head ! I've had this a couple of times so head winds can lift long shots or slow drop .
I'd put a couple of misses down to poor trigger control but I think the headwind lift is a thing.

 

[Fox Tales]

Wow why have I never had one of these went out with a mate months before my renewal was due I was impressed so put in for one when renewal came out on Friday with my own omg I had so much enjoyment from it thinning rabbits out for a fruit farm it was a game changer I fitted a nocpix bolt 35L on top living the dream to the max only downside £20 a box of rounds

That still a cheap night out . I no longer have mine , there's a shortage of rabbits due to VHD .
Great fun round , enjoy .

 

[2506sendero]

only downside £20 a box of rounds

CF ammunition will start at least £1 a bang for the cheaper stuff, and double that + for the quality gear (dependant on calibre) so 40p a bang is a lot less expensive fun is how i regard the HMR - recoil free, and flat shooting within given parameters, it's almost like cheating.

 

[vincy]

CF ammunition will start at least £1 a bang for the cheaper stuff, and double that + for the quality gear (dependant on calibre) so 40p a bang is a lot less expensive fun is how i regard the HMR - recoil free, and flat shooting within given parameters, it's almost like cheating.

I roll my own CF rounds

 

[2506sendero]

I roll my own CF rounds

So do i, and even that isn't as cheap as it used to be, and that's if you can get all the gear you need.

 

[2506sendero]

Just had a look at the price of large rifle primers, and glad that i've still got plenty in stock

 

[t01474]

The low cost of the rounds make the HMR the most fun you can have for £20 with your trousers on

 

[paulhardwick]

My old cz when new . After zeroing , Took 3 shots @ 100 yards View attachment 955837

At 100 yards that is very very good

 

[confidis]

At 100 yards that is very very good

It was a perfect day and a bit of luck prone on a hedge line no wind .
But possibly mostly luck . A sizzling little round some nights when it's still you really hear it rip the air as the bang is not so harsh Cheers

 

[P8X]

.17 HMR is a devastating round and capable of harvesting a lot of meat for the table

It can also flatten a perm, when used enthusiastically
No better rabbit control round, in my opinion

 

[Shoto1]

Thread move to hunting & pest control

 

[Jackroadkill]

.17 HMR is a devastating round and capable of harvesting a lot of meat for the table

If I could only have one FAC calibre I think it would be the .17HMR; it's a superb little round that punches well above its weight, both literally and metaphorically.