.17 Gun Choise

Damien · 03-15-2004, 07:21 PM

Just thought I would throw out a question about the 17. I have really been thinking about getting one for slaying sage rats and the occational nutria. Anyway I would prefer a semi-auto. As far as I know Remington is the only maker of a semi auto in the .17. Is ruger going to come out with one on the 10/22 frame. This would seem like a great set up to me? Anybody have a remington semi auto and what do you think about them? Accuracy, shootablity,ect. Any info would be great. Also what would be a good scope combo for this rifle(sage rats).

24 on/ 48 off · 03-15-2004, 08:23 PM

How much you want to spend?

Check this out: Custom 10/22 conversion.

My buddy just got his from these guys. Man- it is a SWUH-WEET
shootin' varmint killer!

--spud-- :smile:

KingFisher85 · 03-15-2004, 08:45 PM

I noticed in Cabalas that green mountain has come out with a 17hmr barrel for the Ruger 10/22mags. I know someone who got one and talk about SWEET!!!

If I was to get one It would be the Marlin 17VH

BHead · 03-22-2004, 06:16 AM

I am going to buy a new england single shot with a 22inch bull barrel "to cheap to feed an auto". I ordered the scope its called a "sweet 17" made by BSA, 2to7 variable with yard markings on the elevation knob for the 17, so you I don't need to use kentucky windage out to 200yd. Ordered it from Sportsman Guide for $69.95.

sunshinefisherman · 03-22-2004, 03:01 PM

NEF is a good, accurate, single shot gun for around $200. Semi-autos are for getting your jollies blasting milk jugs.

Fish Hawg · 03-22-2004, 03:40 PM

If remington does not hurry up and make a .17hmr in the new 504, I will have to add another Marlin to my collection (I really like my 881).....Ross

blacktail · 03-22-2004, 04:16 PM

Are you totally set on a semi-auto? If not, I'd go with the Ruger in a bolt action. Bolts are generally more accurate and maybe cheaper in the long run as you probably wouldn't blow through as many shells as you would with a semi-auto. Those shells aren't cheap at about $10.00 for qty. 50.

Mike

1LuckyDog · 03-22-2004, 07:01 PM

I have a Marlin 917vs with the new trigger and a BSA Sweet 17 3-12 scope. I'm very impressed with the rifle, but the scope on the other hand has given me some grief. I have a friend with the Remington semi-auto and it donsn't seem to shoot near as well as the Marlin. He has had a number of shells jam. For the $ the Marlin is hard to beat

HarpMan · 03-22-2004, 07:43 PM

Damien,

Keep in mind the new 17 M2 will be out soon. Ammo out first and rifles this fall is the time line. Thompson Center will have a 17M2 semi. You may want to check out hornady's or cci's web site for info.... It will be hot. CCI will be making it for all as usual.