Rifle advice? .17 hmr

[verrlara]

I am embarrassed that I have female noobie questions...

First off. First one what is the best budget .17 hmr I could get for myself? Bolt action prefered.

Second question is more of I have a dilemma that I was hoping someone might have some insight for. I want to get a .17 hmr here in California so I can shoot up some paper targets and tin cans, general plinking. A chiappa little badger or the like, a single shot or bolt action. But I am a student and am trying to keep from having to get a California drivers license until my colorado car registration expires in november. Will I just have to wait till then to get a new noisy toy? Advice?

[hermosabeach]

You can only buy in ca with a ca CDL or ID.


Many ignore the laws about registering a vehicle when you move into state..

You can get a CA CDL and "forget" about the registration as it is a fix it ticket.

[ChuckDizzle]

As far as the lower cost bolt actions go my friends love their Savage .17s. Not sure the model, but they were only around $300 out the door a couple years ago. Have one friend with a Marlin who wishes he had went with the Savage.

I spent a little more and went with a CZ 455, but it is a significant step up in looks and build quality (not necessarily performance though).

[croc4]

mossberg

I have an older 817 mossberg, its not the finest made rifle, but accuracy has been really good. I have done a little work on it, polishing surfaces, installed a trigger stop, bedded the action. It might seems silly to do this amount of work for a cheap rifle, but I like to tinker and as I mentioned, accuracy has been really good.

Once you get your DL sorted, I don't think you can go wrong with any hmr rifle IMO.

croc4

[FIREBALL_BRIAN]

Buy the savage with accu trigger. I tried the cz 455 as mentioned and the action was disgusting. It must have been the only one as I hear great things about cz.
get your cdl. They seem to hand them to anyone in cali. Also I wouldn't say female noob questions as many female member here or in cali in general will outshoot a male and know just as much about firearms

[ChuckDizzle]

Buy the savage with accu trigger. I tried the cz 455 as mentioned and the action was disgusting. It must have been the only one as I hear great things about cz.
get your cdl. They seem to hand them to anyone in cali. Also I wouldn't say female noob questions as many female member here or in cali in general will outshoot a male and know just as much about firearms

While I am happy with mine there was a combo kit on the shelf that wasn't in very good shape. It looked/felt almost used, and taken care of poorly. One had rust on the bolt, wear on the barrel, and a chipped stock. So I wouldn't be surprised if there are lemons out there.

[Moon Glorious]

Don't be embarrassed, it's easy. Go to the CA DMV and get a photo ID, used to be $10 probably more now, It's been a long time (20+years) since I've done it. Savage is the best bang for your buck .17 that I have seen. I have never seen a .17 that wasn't accurate. You really can't go wrong.

[rickoshea]

Bought the Ruger American bolt action and love it. Good advice on getting Ca. photo I.D. then you'll need a Firearms safety certificate. I think that's $25.00-$30.00. Good Luck

[Occams Rasor]

As far as the lower cost bolt actions go my friends love their Savage .17s.

+1 for the Savage. Scary accurate with CCI polytips ammo.

[MongooseV8]

Savage with a bull barrel.

[verrlara]

Sounds like I am going to get a savage. Will have to see if the local gun shop can order them special since it isn't one of their main lines.

[MongooseV8]

Any gun store worth their salt can get one for you. I suggest spend the little extra for a stainless rifle. Easier to keep everything clean and in good shape. They are fun rifles and great to learn with. And it will grow with your skills for a while.

[amishfarmer]

I've had a Savage 93r with a bull barrell and accutrigger now for probably about5+ years....still shoots quarters off a rest at 100yds with a 35$ 3x9 scope...I love it. I let all the new shooters use it and they instantly love it as well. Just the rifle no scope cost me 333 out the door. And that was before I knew about Gun Genie and some of the other ways to get guns discounted. In the pic I obviously added a few things. Had to get the cheek riser due to the cheapo scope with high rings. It's a tack driver...I highly reccomend

[philobeddoe]

Check gunbroker or others online, I got one cheap a few years back, scoped savage, near perfect condition, CA State ID card.

Target holes are so small you can't see 'em.



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