Finally to my .17hmr hunting (graphic images)

[rat-7]

Finally got my .17 out punching more then paper, took some pics of the nastier ones. Looking forward to trying it again with the new Nikon scope and some 20grain rounds. I hadn't shot it all winter and forgot it prefers to eat them over 17grain. I think I would have bagged more but the scope I was using the center dot of the scope completely covered the smaller gophers at anything past 100yds. Looking forward to trying it with the new smaller crosshairs of the new Nikon.

 

[KDX]

Good shooting. I like the sound of the impact.

 

[superd222]

Awesome - great shooting!!!

 

[Gylar]

Good shooting Rat-7, my buddy is also awaiting his new Savage .17 HMR, so i'll be sure to show him your results!

 

[rat-7]

Just make sure he trys a few different type of ammo. The Savages seem to be a bit picky about what they eat. A friend has the exact same model as mine but gets better groups with 17 grain where mine shoot smaller groups with the 20 grain.

 

[Lionhill]

Just make sure he trys a few different type of ammo. The Savages seem to be a bit picky about what they eat. A friend has the exact same model as mine but gets better groups with 17 grain where mine shoot smaller groups with the 20 grain.

My BVTS likes the Hornady 20 gr. Hollows. Quite accurate in the right conditions.

LH

 

[gallen270]

great shooting, cartridge is impressive!

 

[HobbyShooter]

"the center dot of the scope completely covered the smaller gophers at
anything past 100yds"

Can't you sight in to place the dot just over their head at say 150 yds and
use conventional sight picture at around (and under) 100 yds?

Jocelyn.

 

[])aRnOk]

Nice shooting