High End 17hmr setup

[BobBarker]

We are using a Henry 17hmr now with a Nikon scope. It does fine but only will feed Hornady ammo. Winchester gets stuck in the tube. Some other little issues. Paint is coming off the receiver pretty bad. The scope is fine, too but I get a black tunnel pretty easy with it. Heard that is a problem with Nikon's. So going to make it a secondary gun and get a new primary.

This gun will be used hard, prairie dogging. After it is sighted in, 100% of rounds will be fired at live targets. Going with a Browning T-Bolt in synthetic most likely. I like the action and think the capacity and design of the magazine is excellent. Trying to decide on the scope. Want a 4-12x40mm. Thinking Leupold but open to others. Not real savvy on all of the fancy scope terminology and what it means. The VX2 is at the top end of what I am willing to spend most likely. Don't know if I am experienced enough to even notice the differences between it and the lower end scopes. What do you guys think? Probably thinking that I'm crazy to spend a $1000 on an off the rack rimfire rig.

 

[Johnny]

I would look at a 12 power Ziess and you can get a custom turret for $79 that has the yardage engraved on it.

Sounds like a sweet set up. How far out do you think you will go with it.

 

[BobBarker]

200 yards at the most.

 

[bman940]

I think the tunnel issue is probably related to your scope placement being a bit to far back and needs to be pushed forward towards the end of the barrel so that you can get the proper eye relief.
Give that a try and see if it doesn't do away with the "black tunnel" you have been seeing. I get that question on occasion and each tie the answer is just moving the scope to better accomadate your cheel weld.

We are using a Henry 17hmr now with a Nikon scope. It does fine but only will feed Hornady ammo. Winchester gets stuck in the tube. Some other little issues. Paint is coming off the receiver pretty bad. The scope is fine, too but I get a black tunnel pretty easy with it. Heard that is a problem with Nikon's. So going to make it a secondary gun and get a new primary.

This gun will be used hard, prairie dogging. After it is sighted in, 100% of rounds will be fired at live targets. Going with a Browning T-Bolt in synthetic most likely. I like the action and think the capacity and design of the magazine is excellent. Trying to decide on the scope. Want a 4-12x40mm. Thinking Leupold but open to others. Not real savvy on all of the fancy scope terminology and what it means. The VX2 is at the top end of what I am willing to spend most likely. Don't know if I am experienced enough to even notice the differences between it and the lower end scopes. What do you guys think? Probably thinking that I'm crazy to spend a $1000 on an off the rack rimfire rig.

 

[BobBarker]

Thanks for the tip. I will investigate.

 

[Camach]

I don't have any experience with Leupold scopes but I have a Mueller 4.5-14x40mm APV on my CZ452.http://www.opticsplanet.com/mueller-optics-4-5-14x40mm-ao-apv-rifle-scope.html

Mueller also makes one with turrets. http://swfa.com/Mueller-45-14x40-All-Purpose-Tactical-30mm-Riflescope-P44586.aspx

I haven't had any issues with mine and I believe it is a great low budget scope for rimfire work.

I've heard good things from scopes from Primary Arms as well although their objectives are 44mm.

 

[Pulp]

When I had my Savage 17HMR I put a Leupold 2X7 on it. I was very happy with that combo. If you staying at 200 and shorter yards, you won't need anything more than that, nor will you need BC reticles etc. Just point and shoot.

Of course "need" has nothing to do with it.

 

[doctorjj]

I love my CZ 17hmr with my Leupold vx3 1.75-6x32 on it. Tack driver. Great glass for around $400.