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Hi all Many thanks for your replies, i did forget to say the distance i was shooting at but it was 50-80yds so should be no probelm. Ive spoken with my local gunshop and he has advised to try a 20g bullet rather than a 17g so I may try this next time Thanks for now

Hi all Just purchased a weihrauch HW60J in 17HMR, went out yesterday to clear some canada geese on my permission. I shot 3 all shot bottom of the neck area front breast. 2 birds flew maybe 10yds and dropped but the 3rd flew 50yds before dropping. All birds recovered and dealt with. I was expecting the birds to just drop where they were on impact using a 17HMR. My ammo is 17 grain ballistic tip cci. My question is, is there a more suitable ammo in 17HMR for these geese or am I expection too much from the ammo I'm using. I'm new to this calibre but was expecting a large exit hole on the prey but couldn't see anything like that on any of the 3 I shot. Thanks all

Just bought it and very pleased with it

Thanks everyone just purchased a HW60J in 17HMR and very pleased with it

Just purchased a HW60J in 17 HMR very pleased with it

Just ordered one mate, cheers 👍

Bump These seem hard to find for sale compared to other brands

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I'm looking at a weihrauch HW60J in 17 HMR at a gunshop. The barrel has a length of 21.5 inches from the chamber to the screw thread. This seems long to me compared to my 22LR. Is this normal for this rifle Thanks

I'm looking at getting a bipod for 17hmr rifle, they vary so much in price and my budget is fairly low at this time so wondering if anyone can recommend a cheapish bipod that will do the job for now Thanks

Looking for a 17HMR Weihrauch, HW66 Preferred but would consider a HW60 Located in the midlands but would travel for the right deal Thanks

I have just been informed by a friend of mine that his friend and farmer was killed yesterday whilst in the field at night calving a cow. He was shot by his friend who mistook him for a fox he died at tge scene, this is awful and thoughts go out to all involved and his family

Yes I can but fancied a couple of hours on a range as not done it before Just found out that Garlands shooting ground have a range and this is only 20 minutes from me

Is this the HW66J your on about

Ok thanks Steve

Is the hmr still for sale

Had my heart set on a weihrauch hw66 in 17 hmr but I'm now also considering a Anshultz 1517 and a Sako finfire 2 What are people's thoughts on these 3 rifles. What are the triggers like, I have a HW100 air rifle and the trigger is superb. My old cz in 22LR was a shockingly bad trigger so clunky which has totally put me of CZ rifles now

Are there any shooting ranges in the midlands area where I could pay for the day to zero my 17 HMR in where you dont have to be a member

Ive been offered a Hawke airmax 30 sf 8-32 in very good condition for £250 from a friend of a friend. Is this a decent price?? Is this over kill for a 17 HMR rifle and should I spend less on something else

Hi mate Thanks but after a HW66

Hi All Anyone got a nice weihrauch HW66 in 17HMR for sale cash waiting for the right gun I'm based in the Midlands but will travel for a nice gun Thanks

Just found this on the department of transport website so it does look like the dealer is wrong if you scroll down to the last paragraph. Published: 15/09/2021 On 14 September 2021, DfT announced an update to the guidance for towing a trailer with a car or van. The weight and size of trailer that you can tow depends on at least 7 key factors. Any maximum weight specified under any of these cannot be exceeded - even if other criteria seem to permit a higher weight. Technical terms in bold are explained in section 7. 1. The capability of the towing vehicle The chassis plate on the vehicle (see table in Section 7) states the maximum weights allowed - the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and the Gross Combination Weight (GCW). The vehicle handbook will either repeat what is on the chassis plate, or for convenience, might directly specify the maximum weight of trailer (eg 750kg) which is allowed to be towed. The V5C registration certificate often shows this too, under sections O1 and O2 (depending on whether trailer has brakes or not). Exceeding any of the above weights is likely to be construed as using a vehicle in a dangerous condition. Where the sum of the maximum plated weights of the towing vehicle and of the trailer added together exceed the plated GCW of the towing vehicle, this is not a problem as long as the ‘actual’ weights of the vehicle and trailer (which may not be fully laden at the time) do not exceed the plated GCW.

I have been told by my Solis dealer that I cant tow my solis 26 on my trailer with my VW Tiguan as it has a maximum towing capacity of 2200kg but the trailer is plated at 2700kg. The trailer and tractor weigh just over 2000kg so I'm within my cars limit but the trailer is plated heavier at 2700kg so he is saying I'm illegal. But I'm not sure he is right as i found this on the internet from a horse box company

I have done

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