Hunting for powder and bought a 17 hmr

[Hammsolo]

I was on the hunt for powder in Montana while visiting my Mom, and I found a firearm rather than the powder I was looking for. It’s a Bergara BMR 17 Hmr. I put Leupold bases and a Vortex DiamondbackHD 3-12 on it. I took it out and just shot some targets. I love it! I haven’t shot for groups yet, but am excited to hit the range.

Any thoughts on 17 Hmr ammo? I picked up a couple different CCI’s; 17 gr. V-Max, and VNT. I also grabbed a box of Hornady 17 gr. V-Max.

 

[morley.tyler]

seems a reasonable decision. A wife may not understand the point a-b logic of it... but here, you are among friends.

 

[fishing4sanity]

Congrats on the new rifle, I'd say that was a great consolation prize! I've got a Savage 17 HMR and it's a great shooting rifle. I use both the CCI and Hornady rounds. I try to buy quite a few boxes at a time, both shoot well with only a slight change in impact. The Hornady rounds in my rifle are the most accurate and I buy those if they're an option.

 

[hossblur]

I too own a Savage 93 in 17hmr.

By far my favorite gun to shoot.

I'd agree with Hornady, but availability and price, just like everything

 

[SFC B]

I'm another one with a 93 in 17HMR. I got the cheapo package several years ago (with a Bushnell 3x9x40) and it is my go to for small game and P-Dogs. Shoots great and loves the Hornady VMax rounds. It is a hoot and fun for everyone of all experience levels and ages to shoot. I'm sure that Bergara will be great!!

 

[Hammsolo]

Thank you! I’m excited to hunt critters with it.

 

[.270Rem]

Keep looking for powder and send us a pic of the next one you bring home.

 

[Flatbrimmer]

Thank you! I’m excited to hunt critters with it.

Great cartridge for all ages. Looking forward to seeing whatcha get!

 

[MarvB]

I shoot the Hornady 17 gr. V-Max in my Savage .17HMR, good groups and it will flat make a sage rat explode!
Great little caliber!

 

[Jack Ryan]

I shoot the Hornadays in my Marlin.

 

[Hammsolo]

I really want to take a Yote with it. I usually use my 6.5, but it’s fun to mix it up.