keeper96 Posted November 3, 2023 Report Share Posted November 3, 2023 Hi all, I’m in the market for a 17hmr and fancy an anschutz, what’s the difference between a 1717 and the 1517? found both at a similar price and just looking for info to help me choose. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weihrauch17 Posted November 3, 2023 Report Share Posted November 3, 2023 I have had both, the 1717 has a flag safety which is awful. Go for the 1517 just as accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeper96 Posted November 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2023 27 minutes ago, Weihrauch17 said: accurate. cheers, any more detailed comparisons of the 2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weihrauch17 Posted November 4, 2023 Report Share Posted November 4, 2023 Both have great build quality and superb triggers, the 1717 was heavier and like I say I didn't like the flag safety on it. Try and handle an HW66 also their build is second to none. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeper96 Posted November 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2023 4 hours ago, Weihrauch17 said: Both have great build quality and superb triggers, the 1717 was heavier and like I say I didn't like the flag safety on it. Try and handle an HW66 also their build is second to none. I have fancied the hw range but there’s none in auction at the minute haha, I’m too tight to pay real prices 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weihrauch17 Posted November 4, 2023 Report Share Posted November 4, 2023 57 minutes ago, keeper96 said: I have fancied the hw range but there’s none in auction at the minute haha, I’m too tight to pay real prices 😂 🤣. The 1717 uses a 54 action and the 1517 a 64 action. The 1717 was quite a bit more expensive new then the 1517, I bought mine second hand. If you don't mind the flag safety I would buy the one that looks the least used. Have a look at the 1727F on Guntrader, a lovely thing but 2k! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeper96 Posted November 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2023 That’s an obscene amount to spend on a rimfire 😬😬 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted November 5, 2023 Report Share Posted November 5, 2023 15 hours ago, keeper96 said: That’s an obscene amount to spend on a rimfire 😬😬 Depends on your point of view, how you value things, finances, etc. It seems most on PW think that is an obscene amount to spend on a shotgun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeper96 Posted November 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2023 2 hours ago, London Best said: Depends on your point of view, how you value things, finances, etc. It seems most on PW think that is an obscene amount to spend on a shotgun. It’s a funny thing because I’d spend that and more on some shotguns if I could but I view my rifles purely as tools haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted November 5, 2023 Report Share Posted November 5, 2023 3 minutes ago, keeper96 said: It’s a funny thing because I’d spend that and more on some shotguns if I could but I view my rifles purely as tools haha Couldn’t agree more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted November 21, 2023 Report Share Posted November 21, 2023 (edited) On 05/11/2023 at 14:05, keeper96 said: It’s a funny thing because I’d spend that and more on some shotguns if I could but I view my rifles purely as tools haha People buy blaser as a tool... So depends where your price point is I guess ... I have the 1517 bought it fully loaded with scope and decent over barrel mod and spartan bipod. And is my goto bunny tool and also for foxes when cf is not an option. Edited November 21, 2023 by ShootingEgg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted November 21, 2023 Report Share Posted November 21, 2023 Be aware I think the 1517 comes with both single and 2 stage trigger. The 2 stage is LOVELY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeper96 Posted November 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 Went with the 1717 in the end as picked up the rifle and mod from auction for £130 including fees the 1517 was going to be around £600 which was the deciding factor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weihrauch17 Posted November 22, 2023 Report Share Posted November 22, 2023 An absolute steal! Very nice indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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