SAVAGE HMR Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 (edited) After the 300 yard Coke can challenge failed I've been thinking about a lot of the targets I used to shoot at and the range I took the shots from. I know I'm not the only person here who loves the .17 H.M.R. so I'm guessing that other guys here like to set themselves challenges others would consider out of the capability of this tiny 17 grain projectile. What I want to do here is start a photo and video thread of your targets at different ranges detailing either your marksmanship or the versatility of the .17 rimfire cartridge. These can be quarry, paper targets, soft drinks cans or whatever you find laying around. I dont have any photos or videos to post at the moment but I'll be attempting a 200 yard egg shoot in the very near future. I forgot to add in when I posted this thread that it's open to image and video submissions from all rimfire calibers Edited July 24, 2011 by SAVAGE HMR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 (edited) That's a damned good idea SAVAGE HMR ! A great chance for HMR owners to show the accuracy and versatility of this marvelous little round! Edit: It's a shame that you are so far away from me - I would love to take you on with a 200 yard egg challenge mate - Not that I would be able to see it let alone hit it! Edited July 24, 2011 by Frenchieboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAVAGE HMR Posted July 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 (edited) That's a damned good idea SAVAGE HMR ! A great chance for HMR owners to show the accuracy and versatility of this marvelous little round! Edit: It's a shame that you are so far away from me - I would love to take you on with a 200 yard egg challenge mate - Not that I would be able to see it let alone hit it! I was thinking about painting the eggs luminous orange to make them easier to see. If I'm checking zero on my HMR I'll shoot a golf ball 100 yards but I couldn't see the white ones as well as the yellow and orange ones. Always carry a few with me! I forgot to add in when I posted this thread that it's open to image and video submissions from all rimfire calibers Edited July 24, 2011 by SAVAGE HMR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 (edited) OK Guys, just to get the ball rolling I went out this morning and took my 17HMR and my .243 for a bit of practice! I had to re-zero the .243 as it was set up for home loads and I wanted to use up some Partizan 100g ammunition I had lying in my safe. Anyway, the wind was quite blustery and was swirling in the quarry so I restricted myself to some balloons blown up to abouit 4 - 5 inches diameter. I managed to take the first balloon with the HMR at 200 yards (Measured the other week with a lazer range finder by one of our Rifle Club members) and then I went back another 65 paces with the .243 making a range of a good 250 yards plus! I will try again another day when the wind settles using some 4 inch clays and try pushing myself out to 250 yards with the HMR and 300 yards with the .243. Until then here is a bench mark for all of you to beat which shouldn't be too difficult for some of you. First off the video of me shooting the 17HMR at 200 yards. Now for the follow up video with me and my .243 at 250 yards plus! Ok Guys, now let's see what you can do! Edited July 24, 2011 by Frenchieboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yds Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR JAMES Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Here is my new CZ455 .17HMR Thumbhole Stock 16" barrel & some different types of ammo + targets I shot at about 100yrds to find out what my rifle liked best. When I get time I will put a target up at 200yrds and may be even 250yrds just to see if i can hit it. http://s279.photobucket.com/albums/kk140/DEANREX/17HMR%20TH%2016%20VARMITE/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Nice looking piece of kit DR JAMES! I look forward to seeing some of the results once you have got used to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12borejimbo Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Some pretty good shooting there pete! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 OK Guys, just to get the ball rolling I went out this morning and took my 17HMR and my .243 for a bit of practice! Good effort You've hidden the French accent well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Nice one pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAVAGE HMR Posted July 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 (edited) OK Guys, just to get the ball rolling I went out this morning and took my 17HMR and my .243 for a bit of practice! Nice shooting Frenchie, it's a shame the Brittish weather is so windy. Especialy seen as it's in a quarry, the wind comes from all directions. Edited July 25, 2011 by SAVAGE HMR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bph Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Good shooting Pete. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beretta Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 a friend shooting his .22 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzEHqTjxd7g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 What excellent marksmanship Beretta. For a moment you had me fooled - I was expecting a .22LR and thought 1375 yards, is this man mad or grossly exageratuing the distance? Then I realised my mistake! Once again, a real pleasure to see such a high degree of marksmanship, It certainly puts my feeble attempts to shame! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Interesting thread [but I still can't watch Frenchieboy vids without seeing Seth Armstrong] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 (edited) nice one Edited July 25, 2011 by al4x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 I fancy having a crack at this, picking up from the 200 yard mark moving back 20 yards at a time hopefully I would stand more chance of tracking the shot placement ! I won £20 on a scartch card so am happy to use upto 100 HMR rounds to see what I can acheive...BUT..... how can i film this with a camera to show my findings ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 We're going to have problems seeing exactly where the bullets are striking, I'm thinking of trying to make some kind of hi-viz target - like the shoot'n'see type but larger. Perhaps a thick black paint over greaseproof paper ? Or maybe tinfoil sprayed black would rip larger holes than normal. I'll experiment this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yds Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 (edited) We're going to have problems seeing exactly where the bullets are striking, I'm thinking of trying to make some kind of hi-viz target - like the shoot'n'see type but larger. Perhaps a thick black paint over greaseproof paper ? Or maybe tinfoil sprayed black would rip larger holes than normal. I'll experiment this week. The new roofing tin(light grey) flattened will show strikes well. you can flatten the corregations by driving over it. Or the white tin from insulated freezer pannels. Edited July 25, 2011 by yds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste12b Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 a friend shooting his .22 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzEHqTjxd7g Hi Beretta, is "Ultimate Long range shooting 1500 yards - absolute must see" one of yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 We're going to have problems seeing exactly where the bullets are striking, I'm thinking of trying to make some kind of hi-viz target - like the shoot'n'see type but larger. Perhaps a thick black paint over greaseproof paper ? Or maybe tinfoil sprayed black would rip larger holes than normal. I'll experiment this week. Try using a yellow crayon on cardboard, and then paint over it with black watercolour paint (as used in schools) It worked for me once. Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Interesting thread [but I still can't watch Frenchieboy vids without seeing Seth Armstrong] I aint shaving my soup strainer off for you or anyone mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l1ukeRS Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fj9Dr3ag0Mo my effort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKIE Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 i can see this being made into a challange for the pw meet at catton hall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l1ukeRS Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 if i get time this weekend i might try a 350 yarder might take a bit of working out though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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