Killjoy Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 I shall be recieving my FAC license hopefully within the next week and will be looking for a .17HMR immediatly. I've seen a CZ Style in the local gun shop for £385, then would need a scope and bipod etc, totaling around £550 id imagen. Does anyone know where i could look at other preferably second hand options which i could get cheaper, funds are a bit tight at the moment with the misses booking a holiday to florida for 17 days, despite me telling her i only had 6 days holiday left Ohh well what can ya do, anything to keep her happy. Im idealy looking to spend maybe £400 on a full setup, meaning rifle and scope, would this get me a decent setup as something to learn with? Advice appreciated, ill also pop a post in the wanted section for 17HMR. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JA3llis Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 google gun trader there are some great bargins to be had at the mo with the credit crunch and all that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Get a CZ 452 in whatever model you prefer. Mine is the Varmint. Shop around for the best prices and remember that you will have extra costs added if you have a rifle sent to you via an RFD. Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George1990 Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 I tried to do it on a shoe string and you will always end up spending more than you want. The worst thing you can do is be tight when it comes to scope and mounts, as there is nothing more annoying than missing all the time and wasting £££ on ammo re-zeroing all the time (like I did!) Looking at £250 for gun £40 moderator. £100 scope. £20 mounts. £80 bipod £15 sling and swivels. £20 for gun slip. £100 for 500 rounds =£625. These are the lowest prices you'll find unless you're lucky. And don't forget 500 rounds will cost you £100 You'll be best off getting a full set up second hand as some real bargains can be had! I paid £310 for gun with moderator (CZ varmint and Sirocco mod) £150 for scope and mounts. (BSA Sweet 17 and BKL mounts) £70 for 13-23" swivel bipod (Rockmount (Harris copy)) £15 for sling and swivels (very cheap!!) £117 for 500 Hornady rounds =£662 I spent ages shopping around for the lowest possible prices, but it is worth it or you'll be spending a fortune. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 (edited) Some stuff like the bipod is cheaper ordered from the states. I payed £50 for mine delivered (Harris 9-13), that gives you a little more to spend on the scope or put toward the rounds. When you're on a tight budget every little saving helps. Edited September 1, 2009 by mick miller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glensman Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Yeah I got a rockmount from the states and a Harris and they were both cheap enough, under $60 when $ were 2 to the £... Although they were on sale I think. I would advise going SH but don't cheap out on the scope, get a better one than you think you'll need... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 get a CZ and scope wise a few on here me included find the Niko Sterlings from opticswarehouse work well on them. I bought my rifle second hand lots about especially on here so you should be able to get set up for not too bad a price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 (edited) Here you go...perfick: 452 stylee You cant beat 'em for value and are very accurate!!!! Edited September 1, 2009 by Evil Elvis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killjoy Posted September 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 (edited) Just registered and had a look, that is the same as the gun i looked at in the gun shop. What about a varmant variant? i understand that they have a heavier barrel, but do i need one??? Edited September 1, 2009 by Killjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George1990 Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 (edited) They don't generate enough heat usually to need the heavy barrel, unless you are doing some serious shooting! It's just for aesthetic reasons really, but then they make American and Varmint in larger calibres where a heavy barrel may be of benefit. It's often commented that the varmint is heavier, but there is very little difference in the short barrel varmint and the long American. Edited September 1, 2009 by George1990 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killjoy Posted September 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 :( Thanks for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 you also get a different stock between the two, see which one feels better I've an american with a heavy barrel to confuse matters more :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 cz 452 american is hard to beat for the money & don't cheap out on the opitical and associated mounts. savage rifles with accu-trigger are also an excellent buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 Well .....waht did you get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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