Best action for .17 HMR?

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My understanding is that the only practical reason for a .17 HMR cartridge is greater precision when shooting past 150 yards. Therefore, I have deduced that it is illogical to chamber it in anything other than a bolt action rifle. Am I wrong?
 
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"My understanding is that the only practical reason for a .17 HMR cartridge is greater precision when shooting past 150 yards."

That and the "Spatter Factor". When you hit a gopher center mass anywhere in the cartridge's effective range the terminals can be quite... Spectacular.

He's not taking a gutshot and running back down his hole.
 
I just ordered a single shot 17, it's a break down with a hammer and scope mounts, the price was right, anyone see or try one of these? NEF Sportster 17 Magnum Rimfire Single Shot Rifle
 
Stony said:
I just ordered a single shot 17, it's a break down with a hammer and scope mounts, the price was right, anyone see or try one of these? NEF Sportster 17 Magnum Rimfire Single Shot Rifle
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Yup...that's why I'm bias towards a single shot break action.. :D

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My savage bolt action repeater was the bomb at 200 yards with not much wind. 5 shots in a loonie and I was getter better. The gun is capable of better than that though. At 100 yards all five shots usually were touching. Single shot is usually more accurate but that bolt action with light trigger was a dream.
 
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Drewz said:
My savage bolt action repeater was the bomb at 20 yards with not much wind. 5 shots in a loonie and I was getter better. The gun is capable of better than that though. At 100 yards all five shots usually were touching. Single shot is usually more accurate but that bolt action with light trigger was a dream.
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I have to agree Savage bolt action 17HMR with accutrigger is a pleasure to shoot , great groups at 100yrs +
 
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