.17 HM2 Opinions

[lg_mouth]

For some reason I am interested in a .17 HM2 :confused: and was curious what your opinions of it are. I have heard all sides from reading articles, but wanted some first hand opinions if anyone has one. Thanks.

Lg_mouth

[littleking]

what are you looking to do with it?

[lg_mouth]

...is as good as mine!! I am a big rimfire fan, mainly because they are much cheaper to shoot and centerfires, and the HM2 is the only one I don't have.

Basically, does it out perform the .22lr or is it primarily a 50 yard shooter like the .22lr? I have read both in articles. If I buy one, I may try it squirrel hunting, but I only do that maybe twice a year.

Really, just wanting another toy and trying to get someone to talk me out of it :p or into it :D.

Lg_mouth

[littleking]

outperforms the 22lr... great squirrel/bird gun. but thats about it....

[lg_mouth]

Well, if all it is is a great squirrel and bird gun, I have plent of those in .22lr. Guess I will have to spend my money elsewhere. I am leaning toward a Stevens 200 in .223 if I can find the right price. Dicks usually runs some pretty decent prices on them.

Thanks for the info.

lg_mouth

[littleking]

have you checked out the .204 ruger? if not please do, i'm sure you'll be drooling at the mouth :)

[lg_mouth]

I have some info on a custom .204 with a Stevens action, Savage 12fv heavy barrel and Savage synthetic stock with bipod for $375. It needs a new box because it was built from a .308 and needs the .204 box to feed correctly. The guy, who is in NW Ohio, wants $375 obo. Looks like a great rifle at the price, but I can't seem to get past the price of the ammo here in SE Ohio. The price of the ammo would bury me. Still contemplating it, but I doubt if I pull the trigger on the deal.

lg_mouth

[littleking]

.204 ammo is not that expensive for a centerfire...

yes .223 ammo is much cheaper, but again you get what you pay for.