Got the itch, help me decide

[peterabbits]

Hey guys, with long gun registration on the horizon, I've got the itch to get at least one more rifle before I'm required to register them. Ideally I get both, but with the need to put a new roof on my house this year, that's unrealistic. So here's what I've narrowed down to: a Kimber model 82 "rusty" from the CMP, or a 17HMR bolt action. I'm a lefty, so the right handed bolt action Kimber is weighing n my mind, but from a bench that really doesn't matter all that much.

Thoughts, recommendations?

Thank you!

[problemchild]

turners norwalk has a cz trainer in stock today for 325 and its a tack driver, will shoot 1/2" at 100yds with almost any ammo

[mls204]

turners norwalk has a cz trainer in stock today for 325 and its a tack driver, will shoot 1/2" at 100yds with almost any ammo

what model, specifically? i called this morning and the girl said no CZ's in stock.

[Izzy43]

Hey guys, with long gun registration on the horizon, I've got the itch to get at least one more rifle before I'm required to register them. Ideally I get both, but with the need to put a new roof on my house this year, that's unrealistic. So here's what I've narrowed down to: a Kimber model 82 "rusty" from the CMP, or a 17HMR bolt action. I'm a lefty, so the right handed bolt action Kimber is weighing n my mind, but from a bench that really doesn't matter all that much.

Thoughts, recommendations?

Thank you!

If you are going to shoot from the bench the 82G is a great choice. Most weigh about 10-11lbs without sights so from a bench it is a very solid rifle. When shooting mine it is almost always still on target after the shot. Just need to accept that its a single shot and not meant to be carried around hunting.

For a .17HMR the round is so accurate that the rifle doesn't really matter although like any rifle the more you spend the better it is. I have a Savage BTVS and it is very accurate. Marlins are also touted as being as accurate as the Savage. Best build quality in the under $500 price point is the CZ models and may or may not be more accurate than the Savage/Marlin models but fit and finish will be superior. H&R also makes one of their Handi Rifles in a single shot .17hmr which is the least expensive way to get into the .17HMR. Downside is that its a break barrel so a little of a pain to shoot from a bench. I shot one a while back and just as accurate as my Savage. No guarantees, your mileage may vary. The .17HMRs are just as picky about ammo as a .22lr.