grimey121uk Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 (edited) I have posted off my FAC application yesterday in which I applied for a 22LR and 17HMR although I think I have made my mind up on a HMR due to the increased range and accuracy. The question is which 17HMR to go for and which accessories will I need? Ideally I want a 17HMR, with scope, bipod and moderator. Currently I have been looking at CZ (possibly 452 Silhouette in 20") as they seem reasonably priced yet seem to get really good reviews, although on closer inspection there appears to be plenty of models and to be honest I am not sure what the difference is. I understand that "fit" is important but I would like some help in narrowing down the choice, It will be used for rabbit shooting on 500 acres of land which is mainly open but does have some woodland. On top of a rifle I need a decent scope, what kind of magnification is recommended? Although scope wise I may have to go with a cheaper option (£100 max) and upgrade at a later date! Any reccomendations on bipod and moderator would also be useful. I have a maximum budget of £700 however I also need to buy a gun cabinet too! Edited December 11, 2012 by grimey121uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty thud Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 hey up mate have a look on trading page on forum or gunstar and see wot full setups are going for yu will get rough idea wot going for then , good luck with f a c interview :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 the cz will suit you down to the ground, as said don't discount second hand ones and if you look for a whole setup there are some bargains about. Scope wise if you don't get one with a package have a look at MTC offerings and as for zoom I've got a 4-16x50 on mine and it does the job nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 Bought a CZ 455 Thumbhole Varmint in .17HMR a few months back and i gotta say im very pleased with it.Apart from its stunning Laminte Stock this rifle has superb accuracy too.Take a closer look at this lovely rifle. ATB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepasty Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat g Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 You won't go wrong with the CZ. I have a 452 Varmint with the 16" barrel and an MTC 4-16x50 Taipan sits on top. Of course there are much better scopes out there but it does the job and is fine for the ranges at which you will use an HMR. On reflection i wish i had just got the CZ American with the standard 16" barrel rather than the heavy barrel Varmint. It offers no real advantages over the standard barrel and its much heavier to carry around. Something to bare in mind. An accurate rifle all the same though. Good luck ATB, pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimey121uk Posted December 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 Thank for all the advice, For some reason the 20" barrel is cheaper than the 16"? Personally I'm looking for a 20 as its cheaper and I'd imagine more accurate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpy22 Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 pay the extra money and buy a savage you will not be dissapointed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 90 Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 I was told the 20" barrel model is cheaper because they aren't crowned - don't know if it true or not - I have a CZ 452 Varmint 16" barrel & a Browning T Bolt again with a 16" or 161/2" barrel not sure which Both are very accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizza22196 Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 Cz 452, SAK mod, Harris bipod and a 4-16x50 scope will have you sorted, that's what i decided to get when my FAC goes through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 You can get a new combo in the cz 455 in. 22lr and. 17hmr. Rifle,scope,mounts,mod&bipod through gunshops from Edgar brothers. If you go for a .22lr 452 siloute cheapest new is £350 guntrader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 CZ varmint, Simmons WTC 6-20x50 and DM80 mod. The soup dragon has this combo and it's awesome. She shoots better than me with it. On saying that, we can all throw our opinions into the hat but in the end it's whatever rifle feels right for YOU and you're the only person that can answer that. get out to a few gunshops and have a feel of a variety of makes, then decide. Bipod-wise, has to be Harris. The copies out there are good but not of the same quality of build. And go for the lowest that you can get behind prone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanl50 Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 I have a CZ452 American 16" topped with a Leupold VX2 scope and the usuall moderator, bipod and sling I cant fault it, devastatingly accurate, I bought it new, and as said in previous posts you do have to run them in to achieve best accuracy. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangon Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 452 Silhouette is perfect mate. Mine is as accurate as anything out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barney 66 Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 Anschutz 1517 thumbhole very comfortable small & light to shoot out of a window & accurate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Funker Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 CZ varmint, Simmons WTC 6-20x50 and DM80 mod. The soup dragon has this combo and it's awesome. She shoots better than me with it. On saying that, we can all throw our opinions into the hat but in the end it's whatever rifle feels right for YOU and you're the only person that can answer that. get out to a few gunshops and have a feel of a variety of makes, then decide. Bipod-wise, has to be Harris. The copies out there are good but not of the same quality of build. And go for the lowest that you can get behind prone. Virtually the identical set up to mine! Apart from I've got a sak mod on mine, it's an awesome combo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie-fox Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 CZ varmint, Simmons WTC 6-20x50 and DM80 mod. The soup dragon has this combo and it's awesome. She shoots better than me with it. On saying that, we can all throw our opinions into the hat but in the end it's whatever rifle feels right for YOU and you're the only person that can answer that. get out to a few gunshops and have a feel of a variety of makes, then decide. Bipod-wise, has to be Harris. The copies out there are good but not of the same quality of build. And go for the lowest that you can get behind prone. Same set up as mine in both .22 and 17hmr....no issues and deadly on small vermin.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bolt94 Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 I can't recommend the T-Bolt by Browning enough!! I have had it about a year now and absolutely love it!! The synthetic stock gives you a spare 10round mag in the butt. Straight pull action increases successive shot rate and generally is a really solid rifle with some trigger adjustability. Would recommend you have a good look at it. Here are a few links to other pages worth a read: http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/214529-cz455-17hmr/page__p__1840872__fromsearch__1#entry1840872 http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/214277-what-rifle-looking-to-apply/page__p__1838551__fromsearch__1#entry1838551 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jam1e Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 452 Silhouette is perfect mate. Mine is as accurate as anything out there. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 cz rifles are a great value for the money. i like the 452 american. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bolt94 Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 You best bet is probably to go look at a few side by side, that's what I did and I preferred the Browning T-Bolt, also felt it was a bit lighter than the CZs. Go with the one which feels the best, you don't have a massive selection of .17hmrs anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1in9 Posted December 16, 2012 Report Share Posted December 16, 2012 I would go for the CZ455 over the CZ452 given the choice again, though they both shoot great. Can't go wrong with a CZ. Good comparison here http://www.czfirearms.us/index.php?topic=32042.0 If you have extra cash to burn the Anschutz 1517 has a superb finish and lovely trigger. Which I would prefer over a Savage/Browning personally, there is a reason they are the world leaders in rimfire target rifles, only downside is no 10 shot magazines. http://www.shootinguk.co.uk/guns/530395/17_HMR_boltaction_rifle_tests.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bolt94 Posted December 16, 2012 Report Share Posted December 16, 2012 If your keen on trigger adjustability then the browning is quite limited in this field, no after markets are available that I am aware of and it can't be made into a multi-stage trigger which I personally would like but it doesn't really bother me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee. Posted December 16, 2012 Report Share Posted December 16, 2012 CZ 452 Thumbhole with a SAK and MTC Mamba. Bloody love it, was a toss up between that and a Browning T-bolt. Glad I made the choice I did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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