Tremo 138 Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 I have always been of the opinion that for anyone to have the right to slag off or promote a calibre/rifle you must first have owned one, or still own one. It is encouraging to see that all the posters on this thread (except the originator) fall into this category. It is obvious that we have differing feelings toward this calibre. This could very well attributed to the setting of too high and expectation as Dan and Deker point out (?). I would have to agree to a certain degree, but I don't believe that the individual should take all the blame. There is no the point of using a HMR beyond 140 yards if there is any kind of wind around. So that only gives you roughly 40 to 60 yards on top of a .22LR. Consequently why bother owning one when you take into account the increased noise and the ammo costs over the .22LR? Just my opinion of course. Quote Link to post
Deker 3,491 Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 I have always been of the opinion that for anyone to have the right to slag off or promote a calibre/rifle you must first have owned one, or still own one. It is encouraging to see that all the posters on this thread (except the originator) fall into this category. It is obvious that we have differing feelings toward this calibre. This could very well attributed to the setting of too high and expectation as Dan and Deker point out (?). I would have to agree to a certain degree, but I don't believe that the individual should take all the blame. There is no the point of using a HMR beyond 140 yards if there is any kind of wind around. So that only gives you roughly 40 to 60 yards on top of a .22LR. Consequently why bother owning one when you take into account the increased noise and the ammo costs over the .22LR? Just my opinion of course. :thumbs: I guess because some find that extra 40-60 yards rather useful. As do those that find (for example) a Hornet, worth the extra cost/noise for an extra 40-60 yards over a HMR and then a .223 for the extra 40-60 yards over a Hornet, etc etc!...all of which will have wind drift issues as well if you push things! 1 Quote Link to post
goldfinger 135 Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 I find the 17 HMR useful when you got purely a job to do clearing rabbits at distances from near to far you don't want mess about not taking into account ammo costs then this is the tool to take along.Purely from a sporting point of view I enjoy shooting my .22lr most of all. Quote Link to post
MIK 4,763 Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Hi guys I'm after a .17 HMR and wondered what people's opinions were on each of the models and wondered if there's any up for grabs, Thanks in advance Roundy I know of a crakin one for sale had a look at it today I will get the details for you Quote Link to post
charlie caller 3,654 Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Horrible things, get a .22 hornet, 100 times better gun 1 Quote Link to post
Tremo 138 Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 I have always been of the opinion that for anyone to have the right to slag off or promote a calibre/rifle you must first have owned one, or still own one. It is encouraging to see that all the posters on this thread (except the originator) fall into this category. It is obvious that we have differing feelings toward this calibre. This could very well attributed to the setting of too high and expectation as Dan and Deker point out (?). I would have to agree to a certain degree, but I don't believe that the individual should take all the blame. There is no the point of using a HMR beyond 140 yards if there is any kind of wind around. So that only gives you roughly 40 to 60 yards on top of a .22LR. Consequently why bother owning one when you take into account the increased noise and the ammo costs over the .22LR? Just my opinion of course. :thumbs: I guess because some find that extra 40-60 yards rather useful. As do those that find (for example) a Hornet, worth the extra cost/noise for an extra 40-60 yards over a HMR and then a .223 for the extra 40-60 yards over a Hornet, etc etc!...all of which will have wind drift issues as well if you push things! Yep, I agree. At the end of the day, aside from picking the correct calibre for the job in hand, it boils down to nothing more than personal choice. Quote Link to post
goldfinger 135 Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 I agree Born Hunter Quote Link to post
MIK 4,763 Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 cz 452 with a hawk mac pro 3x9x50 9-13"swivel bi pod beretta sling and mod this rifle is spotless £295 Quote Link to post
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