Zetter Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Hi All Finally got my FAC back with my .17 hornet on it what would people recommend in regards to Moderators and rifles. I was looking at the Savage but there seem to be loads of tales of extraction issues which I could do without anyone had any direct experience with these at all? Cheers Zetter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinois Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Just picked my CZ up today, got a fantastic used bargain. There seems to be only two reliable choices. CZ and the very rare Ruger. I am in contact with another bloke who is looking at selling all his .17 Hornet Kit. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetter Posted September 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Hi Ian Ruger seem as rare as hens teeth and I havent heard great stuff about them on the US forums. Also when I was intially looking at .204 before I settled on hornet they seemed hellishly overpriced compared even to the Tika's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggiegun Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Hi All Finally got my FAC back with my .17 hornet on it what would people recommend in regards to Moderators and rifles. I was looking at the Savage but there seem to be loads of tales of extraction issues which I could do without anyone had any direct experience with these at all? Cheers Zetter Speak with fister, he has reviewed both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetter Posted September 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Cheers mate ill drop him a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKIE Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 cz all the way......... who would buy a savage over one I don't know....only a muppet....oh forgot fruitloop has one in .243 and you saw how that performed zetter at the pw rifle weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 ruger😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow white Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Get a cz i am getting another one to put night scope on fantastily accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinois Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Question is with the CZ have you kept it original length or had it cut down? Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow white Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Kept same length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetter Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 ruger Yes mate but its finding one I am convinced they are a myth in .17 hornet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzab Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Hi Ian Ruger seem as rare as hens teeth and I havent heard great stuff about them on the US forums. Also when I was intially looking at .204 before I settled on hornet they seemed hellishly overpriced compared even to the Tika's Can I ask why you went with hornet over .204 please bud? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampire Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 cz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetter Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Can I ask why you went with hornet over .204 please bud? Hi Bazzab I wanted to use it as a general purpose gun to replace my HMR and give me a bit more poke. So long range bunny blatting, some long range crows and the odd fox <200 yards. Initially I thought .204 but for what I wanted it for it felt like too much gun for what I needed. Also looking at reloading and from the advice from Mick on here I can I think get the hornet reloads down to a much cheaper rate than the .204. Finally I have all the cleaning kit for the hornet having it for the HMR so that was another saving. Cheers Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKIE Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 great little round you wont be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetter Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 On my way tomorrow to pick one up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzab Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 Hi Bazzab I wanted to use it as a general purpose gun to replace my HMR and give me a bit more poke. So long range bunny blatting, some long range crows and the odd fox <200 yards. Initially I thought .204 but for what I wanted it for it felt like too much gun for what I needed. Also looking at reloading and from the advice from Mick on here I can I think get the hornet reloads down to a much cheaper rate than the .204. Finally I have all the cleaning kit for the hornet having it for the HMR so that was another saving. Cheers Neil Hey Neil. That's really helpful bud. Thank you. You'll have to let us know how you get on. Enjoy bud. Bazza. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 I thought about cutting mine down but, other than in a vehicle, the extra length isn't that much of a hinderence, besides, I'm guessing there is a reason CZ chose a 24" barrel over simple convenience? As a direct replacement for 17hmr the hornet takes some beating. My advice, if you don't want to go down the forming PPU brass, is to buy Hornady brass and reload that. Neck sizing with an occasional FL size should maximise case life and, although it would work out a little more expensive, still be cost effective. That way you won't need to form and trim, anneal brass etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetter Posted September 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 Hey Neil. That's really helpful bud. Thank you. You'll have to let us know how you get on. Enjoy bud. Bazza. No worries mate when I get it up and running if you are ever interested you are more than welcome to have a shot Cheers Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetter Posted September 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 I thought about cutting mine down but, other than in a vehicle, the extra length isn't that much of a hinderence, besides, I'm guessing there is a reason CZ chose a 24" barrel over simple convenience? As a direct replacement for 17hmr the hornet takes some beating. My advice, if you don't want to go down the forming PPU brass, is to buy Hornady brass and reload that. Neck sizing with an occasional FL size should maximise case life and, although it would work out a little more expensive, still be cost effective. That way you won't need to form and trim, anneal brass etc. Hi Mick I kicked off with buying 100 rounds of Hornaday to give me the brass and will take the reloading from there I think once I have shot through a few of them, Cheers Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetter Posted September 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 (edited) Three years ago I binned a load of 17 hornet brass because you couldn't give it away Edited September 21, 2016 by Zetter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetter Posted September 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 Well im clocking up the mileage at the moment now the proud owner of a brand new CZ527 from Greenfield Guns in Sailsbury (Nice shop and really professional/ easy people to deal with, it was a pity I didnt have more time to browse). Tomorrow sees me heading to Worcestershire to pick up a Wildcat Evo .17 calibre specific to go on the end from UK custom shop. I am really looking forward to getting out with it once all the bits are together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 (edited) Yeah, 300 once fired!Console yourself that you had early brass, and by your own admission, it would only accept Fiocchi primers (therefore the stuff with shallow primer pockets). 99% of us wouldn't have wanted it anyway Getting ANY 17 components is a bean ache, let alone getting a case and brand specific primer. Edited September 23, 2016 by mick miller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 So many rifles, so little time lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinois Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 (edited) This was mine the other day 100 yards and factory ammo. https://www.dropbox.com/s/unoup2ass53aizk/2016-09-21%2021.07.01.jpg?dl=0 Edited September 23, 2016 by Malinois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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