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My New CZ457 17HMR
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2021 8:08 am
by Martin Clarke
Hi Everyone,
Have just bought a CZ 17HMR Model 457 American, with a Vixen 4-16x44 Scope (Made in Japan).
Attached are pictures for viewing.
Bore sighting is done, and intend zeroing it this week-end.
Have also bought 5 boxes of ammo - 2 x CCI 17Gr Varmint, 2 x Hornady 17Gr Tipped, and 1 x Hornady 20Gr HP.
Will have to see which one works best.
Cheers.....Martin
Re: My New CZ457 17HMR
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2021 8:26 am
by eljefe
Sweet as
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Re: My New CZ457 17HMR
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2021 10:32 am
by Martin Clarke
Thanks Eljefe, bunnies beware!
Re: My New CZ457 17HMR
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2021 12:17 pm
by timmy
That's a nice looking rifle, Martin! It looks like it will be a great pleasure to shoot. Best of luck!
Re: My New CZ457 17HMR
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2021 12:46 pm
by eljefe
Tempts me to sink a a .22H reamer into a s/s Rossi swap bbl .22 I have. Will be good to move a wee bit beyond .22LR.
Re: My New CZ457 17HMR
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2021 1:04 pm
by Martin Clarke
Hi Timmy & Eljefe,
Can't wait to sight in; I have not fired it as yet. Will do so this week end.
Eljefe, good idea; but would you have to re-license after reaming to 22H.
Cheers.....Martin
Re: My New CZ457 17HMR
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2021 4:02 pm
by revolver
Beautiful Rifle Martin. Happy Shooting !
Re: My New CZ457 17HMR
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2021 4:29 pm
by Vikram
Nice rifle there, Martin. .17HMR is such a sweet shooting cartridge. Have fun.
Re: My New CZ457 17HMR
Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2021 8:25 am
by Martin Clarke
Hi Timmy, Vikram & Revolver,
Will let you know how I go.
Thanks....Martin
Re: My New CZ457 17HMR
Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2021 1:36 pm
by Martin Clarke
Hi Everyone,
Sighted in my 17HMR and was amazed at the accuracy. Group sizes :
******6mm for 5 shots at 25M with CCI 17 Gr. Varmint (HP) - all in one hole
****14mm for 5 shots at 50M with CCI 17 Gr. Varmint (HP) - 2 shots touching all in the 10 ring
Also tried CCI 17 Gr. Polymer Tip, Browning 17 Gr. Polymer Tip, Federal 17 Gr. HP & Hornady 20 Gr. HP - all worked well, but CCI 17 Gr. (HP) was the clear winner for my rifle.
Back to the gun shop this week-end to buy as much of the same batch as I can, and to buy/order steel mags, as the one which came with rifle is polymer.
Stay safe & happy shooting.....Martin
Re: My New CZ457 17HMR
Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2021 5:37 pm
by eljefe
Go bust some paddock pizza
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Re: My New CZ457 17HMR
Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2021 12:19 am
by timmy
Martin, it looks like you have gotten a winner! I could think of some uses for aa nice rifle like that.
Re: My New CZ457 17HMR
Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2021 2:36 pm
by Martin Clarke
Thanks Timmy & Eljefe,
Ideal for bunnies, feral cats and foxes; can confidently head shoot now.
Any idea why soft points are not made for this caliber. Could do with more penetration.
Just a thought!!
Re: My New CZ457 17HMR
Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2021 3:59 am
by ckkalyan
Congratulations on your new rifle
Martin Clarke!
Good wood furniture. The Canadian one sells for CA$630 to CA$670 in 20" and 24" barrel lengths. 17HMR is a nice step-up varminter from 22LR.
Is your Mag capacity 5+1?
CCI produces quality ammo and they do sell
17 HMR Gamepoint 20 Grain Jacketed Soft Point, priced about CA$22/box of 50
Enjoy!
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