scope recommendations for a 17hmr

[cptorrez]

looking recommendations for a scope for a 17hmr. I want it for a cz 455 combo 22lr and 17hmr. I would like a scope that can preform well for both. I am mainly looking for specs of the appropriate scope. I will probably get a swift scope, just not sure on what specs to get it in.

[cptorrez]

really 18 views and no help...ok what scope do you use for your 17hmr?

[Kelster1574]

I have a Bushnell Elite 4-12X40 on my Savage .17hmr The thing is a tack driver.

[gbran]

I want it for a cz 455 combo 22lr and 17hmr. I would like a scope that can preform well for both.

Regardless what you get, you'll need the scope to have an adjustable objective (AO) to work for both 22lr and 17hmr.

[surfNshoot]

what kind of shooting are you doing with it? Target, (target dot or fine duplex reticle) hunting, (ballistic plex reticle) Tactical, (ranging, holdover, Mil-dot reticle)? Need a little more help from you. The caliber has nothing to do with what scope you want. Its what you plan to do with it.

Or

you could go with one of these that is made for the 17hmr.

http://swfa.com/BSA-Sweet-17-Riflescopes-C47.aspx

[pennys dad]

So I just read a great write up on 17 hmr, 22 WMR and 22lr.

The 17hmr was a flat shooting point of aim killer from 50 yards to 100 yards, meaning where you aim at 50 yards is the same at 100 yards. There was a 9 inch drop at 200 yards, very nice. The 22 WMR and 22lr was just as stellar but we are here for 17hmr.
Oh this report was done with Winchesters new ammo.

ANNNNNYhow, sorry for being in left field, but knowing its a rimfire and that its trajectory is flat and awesome, I would say your standard 2-7x?mm.
I put the ?mm there because personally I like 28mm and below.
Things like:

http://www.opticsplanet.net/leupold-vari-x-2-7x28mm-compact-rifle-scope.html

or
http://www.opticsplanet.net/nikon-2-...8486-8487.html - I like the turrets on this one
or my favorite because of size and weight

http://www.opticsplanet.net/leupold-1-4x20-mark-ar-duplex-riflescope-67170.html

For me with my Marlin 795, I like a light weight, pointer, bring it up aim fire; But I also fire off hand, sitting or prone.
Well here are my opinions.

[KTM RICK]

I got a Leupold 2x7 x 33mm on my Henry golden boy 17HMR. Great scope for 200$. 4 x is about all you need for a rimfire.

[dirtykoala]

my dad has a BSA "Sweet 22" 6-18x40 on his 455, I liked it so much that I put one on my 10/22.

It has a lot of great features for the .22, like bullet grain compensation turret, which is really just an elevation knob with .22 bullet presets on it.

it doesnt compute well to the hmr when he changes barrels, but if you just ignore it it works great.

they also make a "sweet 17" i think, that has compensation turrets for 17hmr.

great scopes imho, and for about $140.

my other 10/22 is getting a leupold though.

http://www.opticsplanet.net/bsa-optics-matte-black-sweet-22-6-18x40-w-side-focus-standard-duplex-reticle-s22618x4.html

this would be good too, no compensation turrets, so its not confusing when you switch barrels

http://www.opticsplanet.net/bsa-optics-matte-black-target-riflescope-w-illuminated-rgb-reticle-comd624x40rg.html

[damon1272]

I use a 2.5x 10 Baush and lomb (bushnell) 4200. Works great on the .17 Way to much for a .22 though.

[Izzy43]

what kind of shooting are you doing with it? Target, (target dot or fine duplex reticle) hunting, (ballistic plex reticle) Tactical, (ranging, holdover, Mil-dot reticle)? Need a little more help from you. The caliber has nothing to do with what scope you want. Its what you plan to do with it.

Or

you could go with one of these that is made for the 17hmr.

http://swfa.com/BSA-Sweet-17-Riflescopes-C47.aspx

What sNs said. I have just gotten into 17HMR myself. First scope was a Simmons 6.5-20X50mm AO and worked great except at 100yds I can't see the bullet holes on a black bullseye. There is now Vortex 8-32X50mm AO scope waiting to go on the rifle. These are both large, heavy scopes with Thin Cross Hair Duplex reticles. I only shoot targets so they work great for that. Also would be great for stationary varmit hunting but not for a "walking around" rifle.

I would suggest a 4-12X40-44mm AO for hunting. No matter what scope you buy I suggest that you ensure it has at least 40 MOA of elevation adjustment. My Vortex has 75 MOA of elevation adjustment so it can be zeroed "way out there" and not require any holdover. That's one of the reasons I purchased it.

As for those scopes that have calibrated turrets for .22lr and .17HMR my personal opinion is that is mostly a gimmick and from what I have read they are not all that accurate. Zeroed @ 100yds my scope needs only one click down to be on @ 50yds. Doesn't matter if 17 or 20 gr bullets. I don't see a reason for a 17HMR specific scope, .22lr maybe.

Finally, pick the power of scope that you like, pick the reticle and then spend as much as you can afford on the scope. Good glass trumps magnification. Try to buy right the first time.

[sholling]

what kind of shooting are you doing with it? Target, (target dot or fine duplex reticle) hunting, (ballistic plex reticle) Tactical, (ranging, holdover, Mil-dot reticle)? Need a little more help from you. The caliber has nothing to do with what scope you want. Its what you plan to do with it.

This!

What I would not do is hang a BSA or any of the other cheapie brands on a fine rifle. It's no fun when a scope decides it's not going to hold zero on the day that you plan to go shooting. If you're looking to hunt with it I'd go with a good quality mid powered variable scope like a Weaver 2.5-7x28 or 3-9x32. These are rock sold scopes that will last a lifetime and have excellent glass. For fine target shooting a 4-16x42 is a good choice.

[cptorrez]

Well thanks for all the info. This scope would go on the czar 455 American combo gun. It has the 22lr and 17hmr. I wanted the 17hmr for hunting and the 22lr for plinking or Target. I would love to get into some small bore competition, but not 100% on that. The reason I was looking into swift is bc I feel if I compare optics to optics they are a great deal. I feel they are up there with leopuld