cajundave
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I'm now ready for those racoons! I've been looking at one of these for a while now. It's that in between caliber I didn't have. It's a Savage heavy barrel .17HMR model 93. I've read some great things about this model and I love the Acutrigger. 
I looked at the thumbhole model and just couldn't get comfortable with it, I know some of you love it and the forearm was great but I didn't like the cheek guard, not to mention, I want something similar to my Savage 7Mag stock to practice with.
It came with the Simmons scope.  I'll leave it on until I get the cash to get something better. Any suggestions?  I have an OLD Tasco world class 4x12x44 on a .22 I might trade out instead.
Sorry about the quality, camera phone was full.
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SaginawHunter
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sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Brother in-law
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I have the thumbhole model. Fun to shoot woodland forest creatures with  Deer seem to keep running off 
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I got a neighborhood cat that sleeps on my truck if you need a target.
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cajundave
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I have the thumbhole model. Fun to shoot woodland forest creatures with Deer seem to keep running off
LOL. Yeah, I think I'm going to start deer hunting with it this year when I get it dialed in.  
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I would put a cheap lighted reticle scope on it. Im not so sure about those 300 yard shots, the wind tosses it around pretty good.
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cajundave
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I would put a cheap lighted reticle scope on it. Im not so sure about those 300 yard shots, the wind tosses it around pretty good.
Like a true glo? I've heard some good things about a company called Meullar(spelling) and the BSA sweet 16's ahve mixed reviews. I'm not going to spend a fortune on something I won't shoot past 150 that often.
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It honestly doesnt matter much since there is no recoil. You could probably expeirment. I bought a barska for mine but ended up catching a nikon on sale. Check out midway usa or sportmansguide and type in illuminated reticle.
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cajundave
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Thanks for the info.
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Tres
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That's gonna be a fun toy! 
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dryland_fish
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Nice..... Now you can have the coon skin cap
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hwy84
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Those are great shooters.You never know about that Simmons might suprise you. And Mueller is suppose to make a good scope that the rimfire guys really like.
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I would put a cheap lighted reticle scope on it. Im not so sure about those 300 yard shots, the wind tosses it around pretty good.
Like a true glo? I've heard some good things about a company called Meullar(spelling) and the BSA sweet 16's ahve mixed reviews. I'm not going to spend a fortune on something I won't shoot past 150 that often.
I took my sweet 17 off mine and put on one of those inexpensive gun show scopes on. 6 X 24 with a lighted reticle. Works great so far. You can see whatever you shoot when the bullet hits.
So far so good.
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You will have a lot of fun with it....good luck with those coons
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cajundave
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Thanks for the info gentlemen, and yes, I'm going after those racoons tonight.
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helomech
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Nice, my brother loves his like that.
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pineywoodshunter
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great toy, ill have to get me a .17, i currently have a .22 and i cant reach
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LlindeX
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Nice rifle, from my experience, you'll be thrilled with the accuracy.
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cajundave
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I dialed it in at our "range" on the lease and then met my my buddies for a hog run around the lease. Guess what we found? 50-60 yard head shots were now problem. I am incredibly impressed with the accuracy of this gun and round and I can live with the Simmons for a little while, but I'll have to change it up eventually.
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helomech
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Cool, need to do that on my place also.
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PlastikBulletz
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The Cabelas pine ridge .17 or the BSA Sweet .17 are both pretty good. I have the 3x12 BSA and love the drop comp. I use it out to about 200yds. Never had to shoot beyond that, and most of the time miss anyways! Honestly, if your planning on punching paper, you need more top end to see where your hitting. On ebay you can get some pretty cheap 8x32's for your target needs.
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cajundave
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The Cabelas pine ridge .17 or the BSA Sweet .17 are both pretty good. I have the 3x12 BSA and love the drop comp. I use it out to about 200yds. Never had to shoot beyond that, and most of the time miss anyways! Honestly, if your planning on punching paper, you need more top end to see where your hitting. On ebay you can get some pretty cheap 8x32's for your target needs.
It's obvious with the simmons scope that I will need something to bring things in a little closer. Thanks for the scope tips. I'll give those a look a look as soon as I scrape up some cash.
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PlastikBulletz
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PM Sent
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CBHunter
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I've got the same model gun and love it. May end up getting a better scope on mine as well.
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7pointbuck
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I got one of those 17hmr's and love it shot a 205lb hog with it the 1st weekend i got it put the hog down but had to finish it off with my 1911 45. hell of a good time with that rifle makes me happy just shooting cans some days. I put a 3x9x40 redfild tracker good little scope for what it is.
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