la bala Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 I had a ride out this afternoon with my .22 cz hoping to see an odd rabbit. At the far end of the hedge line on a green lane, i saw a red defender driving slowly along. Half hour later i was at the other end of the field when this chap came and introduced himself, he had permission to shoot the foxes on the same fields.We had a good natter, he told me he used a .17 and a .223. I told him i had a slot for a .17 but had never even fired one. Anyway while we were talking, a rabbit showed its self at just over a 100yds, this chap said i will get the 17, i thought he is going to give me a demonstration, As he went to fetch his rifle i pinged the rabbit with my range finder at around 114 yds, a comfortable head shot for me with my cz. The chap comes back with the 17, what does he do, he hands it to me, what do i do, i only go and miss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spandit Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 I've never missed with a .17HMR... ...never fired one but like you I have a slot for one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 i pinged the rabbit with my range finder at around 114 yds, a comfortable head shot for me with my cz. By gum! I wouldn't bother with a 17 in that case and would spend the money on something I actually need more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spandit Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 I didn't register that! I've had some lucky shots at 80 yards but 114 an "easy head shot"? Maybe the rabbits grow much bigger near you...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bry-M Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 you sure your range finder wasn't measuring in feet instead of yards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalmac Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Can be any thing I guess, such as not being used to a gun or trigger pull etc... very easy to pull a shot on a first attempt. How did you felt it compared to the CZ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennett Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 I have a field paced at 110 yds, can happily shoot rabbits at that range with my cz from the bipod, so it is more than do-able! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted August 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 I didn't register that! I've had some lucky shots at 80 yards but 114 an "easy head shot"? Maybe the rabbits grow much bigger near you...? wish you lived nearer spandit I have a field paced at 110 yds, can happily shoot rabbits at that range with my cz from the bipod, so it is more than do-able! Have done it many many times kennet, its just some on here stick to the 50yds lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted August 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 Can be any thing I guess, such as not being used to a gun or trigger pull etc... very easy to pull a shot on a first attempt. How did you felt it compared to the CZ? The 17 felt very front heavy to me Mentalmac it was wood, mine is composite. you sure your range finder wasn't measuring in feet instead of yards? My range finder is pretty spot on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spandit Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 wish you lived nearer spandit Sounds like an invitation! See you in 5... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshMike Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 I had a .22 LR (Ruger 10/22) for many years, up until I bought a CZ 452 in .17 HMR. After a year of the .22 sitting in the cabinet and not being used I decided to sell it. The .17 HMR is a great calibre (although the noise difference is definitely a downside). I have now purchased a Anschutz 1517 and fitted it with a Photon Yukon. Generally both my rifles will drop bunnies on the spot at anything out to 150 yards. Just the marksman who lets the side down from time to time. Happy shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycidon Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 I have a field paced at 110 yds, can happily shoot rabbits at that range with my cz from the bipod, so it is more than do-able! Given not much wind !!. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spandit Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 According to my ballistics program, there's nearly a 10 inch drop at 110 yards (Winchester SuperX zeroed at 50). At 150 yards you're talking 2 feet. Impressive..l Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 I missed a rabbit at about 15 yards the other day with my airgun, totally misjudged the range and old big ears strolled off into the hedge row no doubt chuckling to himself whilst I cursed I should have had the shotgun and let him run a few yards before bagging him. Easy done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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