Hunting for powder and bought a 17 hmr

Hammsolo

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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.
 

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