Comments on: 11 Best .17 HMR Rifles Tested In-Field (Savage Bolt-Action to Semi-Auto) w/ 27 Photos!

By: John Smith

John Smith — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 18:49:21 +0000

Great post!

By: B Simmonds

B Simmonds — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 02:00:50 +0000

As much as I liked the author’s comments, I would have like to know what other rifles his chosen number 1’s were compared to. I have owned a number of 17hmr’s over the years, including the beautiful Ruger M-77/17 and an Anschutz Model 1517D,(which I will never part with), and yes, he is correct, it’s truly “a king”. But, to be fair, they wouldn’t come within an hours walk of the Lithgow 17hmr for accuracy, presentation and build quality. Most of my fellow club shooters have either changed to or are trying to source one for competition use. But everyone to their own I guess. I’ve never been a big fan of semi autos, if it takes that many follow up shots to hit the target, stop, take up knitting or something, so I will have to take your word for the choices, they seem interesting though. I wish that Thompson Contender G2 was available here, that would make an interesting addition to my safe……..

By: Jason Kuhns

Jason Kuhns — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 17:09:49 +0000

I’m quite happy with my cz 457 varmit. And my friend has a tikka t1x both rifles are tac drivers but not mentioned.

By: Gerard

Gerard — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 15:10:39 +0000

I’m surprised NOT to the see the Ruger Precision Rimfire and the Tikka 1x in 17HMR even mentioned here which I think are 2 great rifles. I have been contemplating getting a semi auto 17 HMR, but still not convinced on the reliability

By: Steve B

Steve B — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 16:06:20 +0000

I read with some interest your Henry choice of the GoldenBoy. It is a unique grip on the stock of the goldenboy but not a uge fan of the brass facade. The Varminter/Sportier model offers very nice ergonomics like a high end bolt but a lever from Henry. I also have a 17 hmr Henry frontier sans scope. I love the look of the frontier but the sportier model is superior shooting in my personal opinion. I also have an A17 target model with laminated stock and thumbhole grip, BSA sweet17 scope. It is not tatical reliable but very accurate target or pest gun. Very entertaining gun.

By: Don Delaney

Don Delaney — Sat, 03 Oct 2020 14:02:44 +0000

My son and I enjoyed the article
We tried several of the rifles presented and decided upon acquiring two VOLQUARTSEN 17hmr semi auto rifles
They are extremely accurate and have performed flawlessly
Thanks

By: Mike L

Mike L — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 22:20:18 +0000

Oddly enough, no mention of the Ruger Precision. I have two…22lr and .308. I love both of them. Great rifles! Considering another RP in .17 HMR. Why the omission Brenzy?

By: Trevor

Trevor — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 01:38:20 +0000

There are videos of English farmers knocking down hares ATV 260yrds +-

Ditto on the ballistic tipped rounds being the only ones to feed reliably in my Savage 93R

By: Tyler dillon

Tyler dillon — Fri, 22 May 2020 01:16:58 +0000

Seems the author is not a fan. I’m not sure where he gets his ballistics info but real world shooting shows he is way off.

Also to the above poster. My heavy barrel ss 93 likes game pts, fmj and Polly tip

By: larry janson

larry janson — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 20:58:41 +0000

only thing you did not cover is bullet type.
i have a savage 93R17. with a bull barrel.
it only feeds pointed rounds. ( choice is hornady express w/V max bullet).
all “hollow” points refuse to chamber( junk in this gun is cci 17 hmr tnt, jhp).
the tip is the problem. hollow point hits the metal just below the chamber. pointed rounds use the tip to feed up into the chamber.
using factory 5 and 10 round mags.
great gun hits everything i can see to shoot. burris 2X-7X , came with the rifle.