Scope for .17 Savage

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  • May 17, 2020 at 4:13 am #147049
    orandausa
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      My wife inherited a Savage .17 rifle. It has the iron sights. We would like to put a scope on it. Obviously there is a huge range in $$ for scopes. Most likely the only thing we will use it for is at the range.

      Any recommendations for a scope? The max distance at the range is 200 yards.

      Even FF had $20 – $300.

      TIA

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      May 18, 2020 at 12:40 am #715255
      sundie23
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        .17 HMR I would assume? I have a cheap barska on mine. Think it even came on the gun? But have had no problem with it for the little I use it. Fun little gun and very accurate with no wind

        May 18, 2020 at 2:11 pm #715256
        orandausa
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          Yes .17 HMR.

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          May 19, 2020 at 3:07 pm #715257
          HeviShot
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            I have a NIB Vortex Diamondback 2-7×35 rimfire scope I would sell you. Very nice scope, with great glass. I have one on a 22 mag. $160 shipped
            https://vortexoptics.com/vortex-diamondback-2-7×35-rimfire-vplex-moa-riflescope.html

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            May 19, 2020 at 11:19 pm #715259
            bentpole
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              I would highly recommend the Cabelas covenant tactical. The Horus reticle on that scope is awesome. you will be able to work a 17HMR out to 300 yards with that scope without adjustments (clicks). it comes in FFP and SFP.

              https://www.cabelas.com/product/hunting/optics/riflescopes/pc/104791680/c/104752080/sc/104535180/cabelas-tactical-ffp-riflescopes/2339073.uts?slotId=9

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              May 20, 2020 at 9:20 pm #715252
              orandausa
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                So now that I have hands on the gun it is actually a Marlin XT-17. About a $250 gun.

                It will mainly be a range gun but… I may also have a son moving to Brookings SD.. And he has a hook up for Prairie Dog hunting.

                So now there is a possibility that 200 yrds won’t be the max range we will shoot. That 300 yards may be the goal.

                The Vortex is a great deal but at 2-7 is that going to work for 300 yards?

                Then the Cabelas one is $300. More than the gun itself.

                hmmmm.

                Yes, Yes that is a 39" Pike.
                May 21, 2020 at 12:06 am #715253
                bentpole
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                  the tricky part of shooting a .17HMR 200-300 yards is the significant drift and drop you will get with such a small projectile. you will need a scope with enough internal adjustments to reach out to that range.

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                  May 21, 2020 at 2:04 pm #715254
                  orandausa
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                    Bentpole, ya that what also discussed. My son’s solution was for me to buy an AR. lol I still call them M16 even though there is no auto. But that is what I learned to shot on.

                    More to think about.

                    Thanks for all the advice and offers. Still thinking.

                    Yes, Yes that is a 39" Pike.
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