.17 HMR

FragMaster · 02-04-2008, 02:13 PM

Hey I was just wondering if I'd need a permit to buy something that shoots .17 HMR, or if it's as easy to buy as an air rifle. Also, what is the price range?

Rem 742 30-06 · 02-04-2008, 02:22 PM

It will probably be the same process as if you were going to buy a 22 rifle so you will probably have to get a permit if that is what your state requires

FragMaster · 02-04-2008, 02:25 PM

Argh. I was hoping that wouldn't have to happen. Any idea on pricing anybody?

billy · 02-04-2008, 02:32 PM

i googled it and got 16,900 hits so there ya go!

FragMaster · 02-04-2008, 02:36 PM

Heh, duh, thanks.

GlockMeister · 02-04-2008, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by FragMaster

Hey I was just wondering if I'd need a permit to buy something that shoots .17 HMR, or if it's as easy to buy as an air rifle. Also, what is the price range?

It is considered a firearm so yes you have to buy it the same as any other firearm.

As for price range, depends on whether or not you get or want a handgun or a rifle in .17HMR and where you go. I've seen a Taurus Tracker Handgun in blued with 6" barrel selling for $249.99 and Savage rifles for as low as $369.99.

Just have to make sure to shop around when you are able to purchase legally.

G-Meister

.22guy · 02-04-2008, 03:20 PM

I think you can get a savage rifle in .17HMR for much less than 370. I bought mine for 230 out the door, with wood stock, heavy barrel and accutrigger.

FragMaster · 02-04-2008, 06:01 PM

Sweet. Yeah I'm looking for a rifle, and less than $370 sounds affordable. How's the accuracy and range?

neophyte · 02-04-2008, 07:02 PM

FragMaster: Sir; .17hmr are inherently accurate.
With about any of the .17's firearms you should produce 1" groups @100yds if you do your part.
Absolutely outstanding.
Practice and demand of yourself.

Do a range report with pictures

Bravo · 02-04-2008, 07:17 PM

FragMaster, make sure that you can discharge firearms where you live. I notice that you have Maui, Hawaii listed as your location. I'm not familiar with the area, but I'm pretty sure that the places to use firearms are limited.

billy · 02-04-2008, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FragMaster

Heh, duh, thanks.

thats just how i do it when i am gun shopping.
wasnt trying to be snotty

Long Gun · 02-04-2008, 10:34 PM

I recently saw a Savage with a thumb hole stock, new, for $219. I should have bought it, but already had two.
Muzzle velicity is listed as 2550 ft/sec with 17 gr V-max bullets and 2375 with 20 gr. lead core bullets.
For all practical purposes, with 17 grainers, you will be the same at 50 yards as you will be at 100 yards - at least that is about the way it is with mine. That should give you some indication how flat they shoot. They are inherently accurate as previously mentioned. The weak link with these guns is usually either the shooter or the optics chosen. Cheap/inadequate glass can frustrate an otherwise good shooter.

FragMaster · 02-05-2008, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billy

thats just how i do it when i am gun shopping.
wasnt trying to be snotty

Hehe... I know - this doesn't seem to be a very angry forum site so far, which is good, cause some forums are full of tuck fards.

Anyhow, thanks guys. I'm pretty sure my optics will do. Does '45mm x 3-9X' sound good to you guys? I've got it mounted on my .177 right now, but do you think it qualifies for HMR?

As far as the gun laws go here, I've got this gultch that I can shoot anything .22 or smaller into, so it's alright. Hey thanks for everything guys.

vikingpreacher · 02-05-2008, 04:32 PM

Mossberg 817 listed on the Mossberg site for $160.

FragMaster · 02-05-2008, 06:35 PM

Sweet. Thanks, looks like a nice gun.

elmer fudd · 02-05-2008, 07:15 PM

at walmart they are about 200 and up

FragMaster · 02-05-2008, 07:23 PM

Hmm. Didn't know Walmart selled them. I wonder if my local one does; that would sure be convenient. Thanks.

Lizard · 02-09-2008, 02:22 AM

I have an H&R (NEF) .17HMR. Actually, I have 2 of them. 22" heavy barrels, break open single shots. Love them! I put 3-9X32 scopes on them. Someone left a golf ball on the range and I used that to check my sighting on the scope. I made that little thing roll and jump from 50 yards, so I know it's good for squirrels.

As for rounds, CCI sells a 20gr FMJ bullet that doesn't explode like varmint rounds do. Excellent round for squirrels.

I got mine through budsguns.com, they have one listed now at $167, I think. But, Hawaii may be someplace that they won't ship, I don't know.

I do know that Wal-Mart sometimes carries them, but can always order one at no additional cost if they don't have it in stock. They can give you a price if you talk to them at the gun counter.

Habibidrees · 02-23-2008, 10:18 PM

here in Fresno Ca ,17 hmr go for $220 , thats how much i bought my marlin 917 VR and its has a heavy barrel and its perfect for me ,i shot plenty of coyote ,rabbits and foxes from Over 100 yards

rick343 · 02-23-2008, 10:32 PM

I got a Savage at Walmart for $168.00. Black synthetic stock and standard barrell. I put a 6-24x40 scope on it and I have a total of about $275.00. I get my ammo at Walmart or Academy, they are the cheapest I've found.
This is the sweetest shooting rifle.

__________________________
I'm your huckleberry

02-04-2008, 02:13 PM	#1
FragMaster Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 27	.17 HMR Hey I was just wondering if I'd need a permit to buy something that shoots .17 HMR, or if it's as easy to buy as an air rifle. Also, what is the price range?

02-04-2008, 02:32 PM	#4
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 14,261 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 154	i googled it and got 16,900 hits so there ya go! __________________ "I would never die for my beliefs because what if I'm wrong?"- Bertrand Russell

02-04-2008, 03:20 PM	#7
.22guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,255	I think you can get a savage rifle in .17HMR for much less than 370. I bought mine for 230 out the door, with wood stock, heavy barrel and accutrigger. __________________ My first priority will be to reinstate the assault weapons ban as soon as I take office.

02-04-2008, 07:02 PM	#9
neophyte Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 4,347 Blog Entries: 2	great FragMaster: Sir; .17hmr are inherently accurate. With about any of the .17's firearms you should produce 1" groups @100yds if you do your part. Absolutely outstanding. Practice and demand of yourself. Do a range report with pictures __________________ Craig May the Lord's face radiate with joy because of you. Numbers 6:24

02-05-2008, 04:32 PM	#14
vikingpreacher Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 269	Mossberg 817 listed on the Mossberg site for $160. __________________ Join the cartridge comparisons group! http://gunandgame.com/forums/group.php?groupid=3

02-04-2008, 02:22 PM	#2
Rem 742 30-06 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Wisconsin Posts: 390	It will probably be the same process as if you were going to buy a 22 rifle so you will probably have to get a permit if that is what your state requires

02-04-2008, 02:25 PM	#3
FragMaster Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 27	Argh. I was hoping that wouldn't have to happen. Any idea on pricing anybody?

02-04-2008, 02:36 PM	#5
FragMaster Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 27	Heh, duh, thanks.

02-04-2008, 06:01 PM	#8
FragMaster Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 27	Sweet. Yeah I'm looking for a rifle, and less than $370 sounds affordable. How's the accuracy and range?

02-04-2008, 07:17 PM	#10
Bravo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 2,017	FragMaster, make sure that you can discharge firearms where you live. I notice that you have Maui, Hawaii listed as your location. I'm not familiar with the area, but I'm pretty sure that the places to use firearms are limited.

02-04-2008, 10:34 PM	#12
Long Gun Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 20	I recently saw a Savage with a thumb hole stock, new, for $219. I should have bought it, but already had two. Muzzle velicity is listed as 2550 ft/sec with 17 gr V-max bullets and 2375 with 20 gr. lead core bullets. For all practical purposes, with 17 grainers, you will be the same at 50 yards as you will be at 100 yards - at least that is about the way it is with mine. That should give you some indication how flat they shoot. They are inherently accurate as previously mentioned. The weak link with these guns is usually either the shooter or the optics chosen. Cheap/inadequate glass can frustrate an otherwise good shooter.

02-05-2008, 06:35 PM	#15
FragMaster Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 27	Sweet. Thanks, looks like a nice gun. __________________ Peace through Superior Firepower.

02-05-2008, 07:15 PM	#16
elmer fudd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: pheasant country USA! Posts: 2,029	at walmart they are about 200 and up

02-05-2008, 07:23 PM	#17
FragMaster Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 27	Hmm. Didn't know Walmart selled them. I wonder if my local one does; that would sure be convenient. Thanks. __________________ Peace through Superior Firepower.

02-09-2008, 02:22 AM	#18
Lizard Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 152	I have an H&R (NEF) .17HMR. Actually, I have 2 of them. 22" heavy barrels, break open single shots. Love them! I put 3-9X32 scopes on them. Someone left a golf ball on the range and I used that to check my sighting on the scope. I made that little thing roll and jump from 50 yards, so I know it's good for squirrels. As for rounds, CCI sells a 20gr FMJ bullet that doesn't explode like varmint rounds do. Excellent round for squirrels. I got mine through budsguns.com, they have one listed now at $167, I think. But, Hawaii may be someplace that they won't ship, I don't know. I do know that Wal-Mart sometimes carries them, but can always order one at no additional cost if they don't have it in stock. They can give you a price if you talk to them at the gun counter.

02-23-2008, 10:18 PM	#19
Habibidrees Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 5	here in Fresno Ca ,17 hmr go for $220 , thats how much i bought my marlin 917 VR and its has a heavy barrel and its perfect for me ,i shot plenty of coyote ,rabbits and foxes from Over 100 yards

02-23-2008, 10:32 PM	#20
rick343 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 83	I got a Savage at Walmart for $168.00. Black synthetic stock and standard barrell. I put a 6-24x40 scope on it and I have a total of about $275.00. I get my ammo at Walmart or Academy, they are the cheapest I've found. This is the sweetest shooting rifle. __________________________ I'm your huckleberry