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Royal Tiger · 08-26-2016, 05:32 PM

Glad he's dead.

Norm Peterson · 08-31-2016, 10:09 PM

I've got a question - what would be good choices for a scope to fit a rifle chambered in.17 HMR?

My son picked one up a few days ago, just the rifle (it's a Savage A17 autoloader). We went to the range anyway, more to put a hundred or so rounds through it than anything, no scope, no sights, just the scope mounts.

I might just have to get one of these things for me, once NJ sees fit to issue me the necessary card.

Norm

Mr Twisty · 08-31-2016, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

I've got a question - what would be good choices for a scope to fit a rifle chambered in.17 HMR?

My son picked one up a few days ago, just the rifle (it's a Savage A17 autoloader). We went to the range anyway, more to put a hundred or so rounds through it than anything, no scope, no sights, just the scope mounts.

I might just have to get one of these things for me, once NJ sees fit to issue me the necessary card.

Norm

I've been a Vortex fan for a while now. The only one I've used a lot is the Viper HS LR. Got one in the higher zoom range for .308 and .50bmg. It's tough to keep a scope on .50 without destroying it, and after reading reviews and considering their warrantee, you really can't go wrong with any of their optics.

How far are you shooting on average?

PHXLT1 · 09-01-2016, 10:21 AM

Ok mount and crappy sight. Let see how they hold up this weekend. Anyone else going shooting this weekend?

Norm Peterson · 09-01-2016, 10:33 AM

I think for the foreseeable future it'll be 300 yards and under. 300 is the longest distance available at the range where my son and I (and his oldest kid) have a membership. For the immediate future, probably 100 tops. It's literally been decades since I last shot more than a couple of rounds out of a long gun of any description, and since my son drives a Kenworth for a living he doesn't get a whole lot of chance to get out there either.

Yesterday's shooting was at much shorter distances, and while the little grooves in the scope mount are better than nothing, they sure aren't any substitute for real sights let alone a scope (think parallax error, nearly all of my shots at 25 yards were on the paper but left of center, so I wasn't getting my eye quite centered). Less successful at 50 yards, maybe 12 out of 20 on the paper and I bet the rest all went wide left.

Norm

Norm Peterson · 09-01-2016, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by PHXLT1

Ok mount and crappy sight. Let see how they hold up this weekend. Anyone else going shooting this weekend?

Might go again tomorrow (Friday), as my son's still in town getting his truck fixed, his oldest daughter has the day off, and I'm retired meaning that my schedule is pretty flexible for such outings.

Norm

Billy10mm · 09-01-2016, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

300 is the longest distance available at the range where my son and I (and his oldest kid) have a membership. Norm

ANJRPC in Highland Lakes, NJ?

It's the only 300 yard facility I'm aware of in NJ. I'm there almost weekly.

sherob · 09-01-2016, 11:08 AM

Might have to go this weekend to break in my new toy...

Steyr L40-A1... man does it feel good in the hand.

Norm Peterson · 09-01-2016, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billy10mm

ANJRPC in Highland Lakes, NJ?

It's the only 300 yard facility I'm aware of in NJ. I'm there almost weekly.

Banger's Sport Shop / South Jersey Shooting Club in Hammonton (near the intersection of 73 and the AC Expressway).

http://bangerssports.com/range/

Norm

Billy10mm · 09-01-2016, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

Banger's Sport Shop / South Jersey Shooting Club in Hammonton (near the intersection of 73 and the AC Expressway).

http://bangerssports.com/range/

Norm

Ah. Too bad. 131 miles from home. No wonder I wasn't aware of its existence.

Mr Twisty · 09-01-2016, 02:51 PM

I have a strange urge to put a few rounds thru the 10mm this weekend

Noreen BN308, gonna heat up the barrel for the first time. Norm, that's the Vortex.

ZED SLED · 09-01-2016, 03:00 PM

Might head out into the back yard this weekend and bust off a few mags from the P85, providing there's no dairy cows on the back 40. Haven't fired that gun in about 20 years.

Dizzy82 · 09-01-2016, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sherob

Might have to go this weekend to break in my new toy...

Steyr L40-A1... man does it feel good in the hand.

They are fantastic pistols.

PHXLT1 · 09-01-2016, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Dizzy82

They are fantastic pistols.

I looked for one in a 45 apc but didn't find one. Im on the hunt for a 45. I have 2 9mm and i think it's time to add to the collection.

08-31-2016, 10:09 PM	#7730
Norm Peterson corner barstool sitter Drives: 08 Mustang GT, 19 WRX Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Eastern Time Zone Posts: 6,990	I've got a question - what would be good choices for a scope to fit a rifle chambered in.17 HMR? My son picked one up a few days ago, just the rifle (it's a Savage A17 autoloader). We went to the range anyway, more to put a hundred or so rounds through it than anything, no scope, no sights, just the scope mounts. I might just have to get one of these things for me, once NJ sees fit to issue me the necessary card. Norm __________________ '08 GT coupe 5M (the occasional track toy) '19 WRX 6M (the family sedan . . . seriously)

09-01-2016, 10:21 AM	#7732
PHXLT1 Drives: black Z28 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: el mirage Posts: 1,323	Ok mount and crappy sight. Let see how they hold up this weekend. Anyone else going shooting this weekend? Attached Images __________________ My family 1994 Z28 (mine) 2015 Camaro (wife's) 2015 Silverado (mine!) 54 Belair (wife's) 2004 silverado (daughters)

09-01-2016, 10:33 AM	#7733
Norm Peterson corner barstool sitter Drives: 08 Mustang GT, 19 WRX Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Eastern Time Zone Posts: 6,990	I think for the foreseeable future it'll be 300 yards and under. 300 is the longest distance available at the range where my son and I (and his oldest kid) have a membership. For the immediate future, probably 100 tops. It's literally been decades since I last shot more than a couple of rounds out of a long gun of any description, and since my son drives a Kenworth for a living he doesn't get a whole lot of chance to get out there either. Yesterday's shooting was at much shorter distances, and while the little grooves in the scope mount are better than nothing, they sure aren't any substitute for real sights let alone a scope (think parallax error, nearly all of my shots at 25 yards were on the paper but left of center, so I wasn't getting my eye quite centered). Less successful at 50 yards, maybe 12 out of 20 on the paper and I bet the rest all went wide left. Norm __________________ '08 GT coupe 5M (the occasional track toy) '19 WRX 6M (the family sedan . . . seriously)

09-01-2016, 11:08 AM	#7736
sherob Drives: 2015 SW 1SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Brighton, CO Posts: 2,736	Might have to go this weekend to break in my new toy... Steyr L40-A1... man does it feel good in the hand. Attached Images __________________ “The Eagles and the Captain and Tennille ruled the airwaves, and we were the answer to it.” - Joey Ramone

09-01-2016, 02:51 PM	#7739
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 14,763	I have a strange urge to put a few rounds thru the 10mm this weekend Noreen BN308, gonna heat up the barrel for the first time. Norm, that's the Vortex. Attached Images __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin lib·er·ty /ˈlibərdē/ noun 1. the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views

08-26-2016, 05:32 PM	#7729
Royal Tiger Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,873	Glad he's dead.

09-01-2016, 03:00 PM	#7740
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,615 View My Garage	Might head out into the back yard this weekend and bust off a few mags from the P85, providing there's no dairy cows on the back 40. Haven't fired that gun in about 20 years. __________________

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