snow white Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 Hi have just got licence back with 17 hornet on it can some body give me some advice on what scope to put on it.I have a 223 with a weaver grand slam I think putting one on 17 hornet will be to much scope.all advice appreciated thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 I have a Hawke Nite Eye 6-24x50 on mine. I use the extra magnification to identify targets at long range, but then usually drop back to around x12 power. The MTC Genesis scope would also suit this rifle. It all depends on what range/s you intend using the rifle for. My rifle will be used at 175-200 yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euget123 Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 Ive a bushnell elite 6-24 on mine(awesome scope) Like steve 24 is usful sometimes but most shooting would be done between about 8 and 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 Hi have just got licence back with 17 hornet on it can some body give me some advice on what scope to put on it.I have a 223 with a weaver grand slam I think putting one on 17 hornet will be to much scope.all advice appreciated thanks for looking. I have one of those on my hmr, 4.5-14x40. it's a bit pricey but not overly so. I think it works really well for the calibre, how much further will your hornet punt out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 silly question, I have a cz452 .17, what is the difference between that and a hornet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow white Posted November 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 Is it a 17 hmr.if it is that is a rimfire the 17 hornet is centre fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 Is it a 17 hmr.if it is that is a rimfire the 17 hornet is centre fire. yes its a hmr, and what is a wmr? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 yes its a hmr, and what is a wmr? Winchester magnum rifle, it's a big daddy to the 22lr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 silly question, I have a cz452 .17, what is the difference between that and a hornet? http://www.hornady.com/store/17-Hornet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 Thanks for clearing that up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 Why are all you guys using big mag scopes on a hornet. 6 or 6 mag fixed power is all anyone needs. most people that I know leave the mag on his sort of power all of the time anyway. most cheap vary mag scopes don't hold constant zero and poi when they are zoomed up and down. Fixed power = better glass per pound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow white Posted November 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 Like Steve said just to identify target then back down to 8 or 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 Like Steve said just to identify target then back down to 8 or 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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