robmiller Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Am just due to go out and buy myself a .17hmr. I have noticed, as with .22's there is a variety of long barreled and short barreled. I am wanting to look at a CZ 16". The question is, do people feel a longer barrel on this calibre would be beneficial......or it doesnt make a halfpenny of difference. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbo. Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Hi Rob, I have the CZ .17 HMR 16" barrel which I think is brilliant, especially when shooting out of the truck, but I have heard that with the shorter barrel the powder does not get 100% burned thus a slight loss in power which is hardly noticeable, and the barrel will foul up a bit more than the longer barrels, requiring more cleaning, I don't think there is much diifference in accuracy between the shorter and longer barrels either. I hope this helps a bit. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggy11 Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Have a look here.... Explains all you need i think... http://www.rimfiremagic.co.uk/17hmr_rifles.html Cheers... Nik. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmiller Posted October 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 cant get on there at work! Which is the only place i have the internet! Some sites are banned! Take this is one of them as its purely gun based. Can anyone email me or message me the concensus?! Thanks Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggy11 Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 This is the content of the page.... Hope it helps... We have been overwhelmed with interest in this amazing little cartridge and the rifles which use it. Many customers have confirmed the inherent accuracy and terminal ballistic effects of the .17HMR We can also confirm that shortening and screwcutting the barrels on these rifles proved to be one of our better ideas! In fact both CZ and Anschutz rifles are now available direct from the manufactures in the same format as our modified ones following contact from either the factory or importer. The end result is a more portable and pointable rifle eminently suitable for shooting from a vehicle. Customer feedback confirms that the shorter barrels have no drawbacks, and the slightly reduce muzzle velocity does not impair the bullet's effect on the quarry. We are still supplying our modified Marlin VS which has proved to be a popular rifle offering a heavy 16" barrel in stainless steel and laminated stock, which includes a Rifle Basix trigger. Sound moderators We are frequently asked which moderator is best for use with .17HMR rifles. We have supplied several types including reflex style which work well but we feel they are rather expensive for use with this calibre. We strongly recommend either the SAK which is available in black or silver for £32.00 or the Sirocco which is also £32.00 Cleaning the .17HMR rifle This remains a rather contentious issue! We have read reports which recommend cleaning every 15-20 rounds to maintain accuracy, we have also seen reports that these rifles shoot better with a moderately fouled barrel! You pays yer money and takes yer choice! However, you will need to clean it sometimes! We offer the excellent and field portable Boresnake for just £21.00, but for a good seeing to you can't beat a decent rod. The problem here is of course that the bore size is oh so tiny, and there isn't a lot of room for a rod and jag. We stock the well made Dewey 36" rod for £27.00 including a jag, phosphor bronze brushes are £3.50 each. Also shown in the picture below is another highly recommended item ......a bore guide for safer cleaning in such a small calibre. We stock this useful item for Ruger, Marlin and CZ .17 rimfire bolt action rifles for £19.00 each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmiller Posted October 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Seems 16" is the way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 dunno if it helps but i had my Quad HMR cut to 14" with seemingly no ill effects shaun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Do any of you guys with the shorter barrels get any issues with the MOD going off like a fire work now and again due to the unburnt powder igniting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbo. Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Hi Dougy, No problem with my one, have moderator on it never see a flash even in the dark. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 me neither Dougy shaun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George1990 Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Had a load of muzzle flash with the moderator off, but not with it on. I noticed that after not using ot for a couple of weeks that loads of powder fell out of the moderator so maybe this would have caused the firework effect had i not knocked it all out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 It was more like a "Wooooooossssssshhhhh" if you get my drift It hasnt happed to me, i still have the full length 22" on my ruger 77/17, its happened to "deadeye Ive" a couple of times i think, thought it may be due to the shorter barrels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 I have a 20" barrel on mine and still get the odd flash off it at night..........makes you jump when it happens!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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