ljaddy12 Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 just got open certificate back and added variation for 17hmr at same stunned took a total of 2.5 weeks there and back not bad at all so got an open slot for hmr just cant make my mind up to go for a new cz 452 or buy a used one and spend more money on a better scope prob gonna open a can of worms but any one any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankeedoodlepigeon Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 I would go for a second hand one and a good scope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Get what you want/can afford. Yes, a good scope is great but people get far too much up their own **** about scopes! I have several JSR scopes, and the 4-16 Target Pro (£45) on my T3 Lite .223 has delivered 8 V Bulls and 2 Bulls at 600 yards at Bisley! HMR distance is easy, don't let anyone convince you that in this age you need to spend a fortune on glass to get results, you don't, but there are advantages such as dialling in, etc. If you can afford it then go for it, but I would NEVER buy a used rifle over a new one just to get a slightly more expensive scope! I would buy a new gun and add a scope I could afford, if you are not happy then you will have some time to save up for a better scope: you won't need it on a HMR though! ATB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankeedoodlepigeon Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Whats wrong with getting a second hand HMR? I don't think that they burn barrels and a second hand good scope something you could dial in if you want to can be bought for round the £140 mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooter Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 I used to shoot with a fella who bought an old Bruno for under £100, and it still easily grouped to an inch at 100yds. I bought a second hand CZ452 and it's still going strong many thousands of rounds later. The scope has changed many times, only because I acquired a few CF's which need a good scope, so I nicked the one of my CZ until I could bring myself to spend spend more on a good scope (this shooting game is the quickest route to finiancial ruin I have ever found ). The 452 is agricultural and a real work horse, and as all my guns are working tools they get abused (kind of :o ), but with all this taken into account, it still picks off bunnies at decent ranges, and groups on targets a heck of a lot further, so save your self some money, and buy second hand. Cooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Whats wrong with getting a second hand HMR? I don't think that they burn barrels and a second hand good scope something you could dial in if you want to can be bought for round the £140 mark. Ha Ha, not many HMR will burn out a barrel, but it is a tiny bore, subject to copper fouling and pathetic cleaning by many....... ...Whats wrong with getting a used rifle or scope.................. if they are ok! It's only when something ISN'T ok that second hand is a problem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljaddy12 Posted October 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 aye just what i was thinking think i needed to here other people say it i bought a cz style 22 new n figured itl shoot no differnt to a s/h one. looking at scopes saw some nikko sterling gamekings and bushnell banner scopes at cheap prices but heard mixed reviews trying to avoid spending a fortune promised the mrs a ring 8 month ago and now rolling up with a new setup wont go down to well but it has to be done lol however finding a s/h one seems to be easier said than done all the local rfd seem to have new stock atm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankeedoodlepigeon Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Put up a ad in the wanted section. Should do the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 If i was to buy another HMR it would be a second hand one as the more you shoot it the better it gets saves on ammo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordieh Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Put up a ad in the wanted section. Should do the job Yup plenty of secondhand rings about Geordie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 My HMR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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