17HM2

[gbran]

I have two 17m2's and at least a 1/2 dozen .22lr's. Haven't fired any of my 22's since buying the 17m2's..... 6 or 7 years. I do fear the cartridge may die someday, but I'm overstocked right now.

[Coyotegunner]

I agree with dangerranger on his account.
My other observation is with HMR I tend to need ear plugs if I am going to fire alot.The HM2 is less in the noise dept.Like others I buy and keep up with stocking the rounds
I love mine when cottontail rabbits is open.
I have not had any split cases,but am glad it has been brought to our attention if it is a problem.
That whole deal with the Remington 597 17HMRs blowing to crap a few years back,makes me wonder about that ammo.I had seen Hornady come out with some kind of a disclaimer at the time.I had a good friend really get hurt when the bottom of the gun blew out.Remington ate the cost of the gun with a voucher for a new type of rifle,but the ammo manuf was never heard from.

[Varmintgetter]

I had to re-do my Hm2 conversion today..the barrel I noticed with the cantilever was twisted so it was put on wrong. Additionally, I didn't care for a 6-24x scope with Weaver rings...just didn't feel confident. Additionally it was dirty (MUST keep the chamber in semi-auto hm2 clean or it can be a big problem). So I reset the barrel, cleaned the rifle and mounted a Simmons 4.5-14 ATV scope with Steel rings...this work-horse now seems a bit more presentable. The Stock is the McMillan Thumbhole stock. I also retensioned the rear screw for the cantilever mount. I really hope with all the redone it will shoot better as I have some squirrels to shoot

[fast318]

Your guys are making me want to keep the rifle, I want to narrow down my calibers; since I already have a Marlin 917VS in 17HMR I decided the Savage had to go.

How much effect does the wind have on this round compared to a .22LR?

[Varmintgetter]

For me: about 20% more than an hmr rifle....Your decision is sound. Though I often found out my friends holds lots of regrets for not keeping it.. Reason? they never REALLY tried that round out.

[m98]

I had to re-do my Hm2 conversion today..the barrel I noticed with the cantilever was twisted so it was put on wrong. Additionally, I didn't care for a 6-24x scope with Weaver rings...just didn't feel confident. Additionally it was dirty (MUST keep the chamber in semi-auto hm2 clean or it can be a big problem). So I reset the barrel, cleaned the rifle and mounted a Simmons 4.5-14 ATV scope with Steel rings...this work-horse now seems a bit more presentable. The Stock is the McMillan Thumbhole stock. I also retensioned the rear screw for the cantilever mount. I really hope with all the redone it will shoot better as I have some squirrels to shoot

Nice looking vermin/tin can/fruit/anything SLayer there

[Varmintgetter]

Thanks! I get it re-sighted in tomorrow

[Army]

Another plus for the Mach II, is you can use .17 Aguila in the same chamber. The Aguila uses a target style bullet, much like a miniature Match King.

My Savage and TC Contender are among my most accurate, and first grabbed guns for squirrels.

[gbran]

Thompson G2 Contender and 93 Savage, both 17m2's. Weaver V16's, both very accurate, but moreso the TC.

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[Varmintgetter]

Does anyone else here shoot Semi-Auto Hm2 besides me?