Thread: 17hmr Scope

what a cheaper scope for a 17hmr. What options are there out there. Would like a 4x12x 40. A simple scope, Dont want fine x hairs as i want to be able to use it at night time, Dont really want OA. Going to used for hunting. Would love to put a better quality scope on it but funds don't allow at this stage. Will put my scope of my .22 if i need to
Have seen a nikon bdc scope with 3 little circles under cross hairs but cant find any one that sells the nikon scopes in nz that looked ok.

Personally use Bushnell Dusk to Dawn 3-9x40. Goes alright. Not bad for $170 ish scope.


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Latter on i will properly put a vx1 4x12 on it.

12 power top end on a 17hmr is a good useful scope combo, I used to run a 4-12 VX1 with a LR reticle on a CZ453 varmint, the glass was pretty shit but it was a good scope, nice size, 1" tube, suited the rifle & the LR reticle worked really well, shot bunnies out to 250 yards with it.


I'm running a Z5 3.5-18 on my new hmr, as I could only get 1" rings for it, now just waiting to go & use the friggen thing.

Very nice looking rig @Philipo 12 power is all i need for now i just want it for basic pest control

Agree with Philipo , 12 power max on a 17 hmr. I have a 6 x 24 Nikko Nighteater on my HMR, total over kill and never use more than 10 - 12 power. Most of the time its on 6 x .
Be careful with a heavy cross hair as at 200 plus yards a rabbit is pretty small and it doesn't take much for a thick cross hair to hid / cover the whole animal.
Plenty of well priced and usable scopes out there that won't break the bank.

Thanks @viper Just wanting standard cross hairs

Nikon pro staff will be way ahead of a VX1 (Freedom)
https://www.scopeuout.co.nz/collections/rifle-scopes

Give these guys an email. Note also Nikon will be stopping production of rifle scopes so its down to what stock is left or second hand.

Also a good Tasco, Nikko or even BSA is probably going to be Ok as an entry started scope. any idea of a budget??
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AT This stage around three hundred . I might just pull the scope of my .22 to tie me over until i can buy a better quality scope saves me buying twice. Least it will get me up and running.

Originally Posted by Philipo

12 power top end on a 17hmr is a good useful scope combo, I used to run a 4-12 VX1 with a LR reticle on a CZ453 varmint, the glass was pretty shit but it was a good scope, nice size, 1" tube, suited the rifle & the LR reticle worked really well, shot bunnies out to 250 yards with it.


I'm running a Z5 3.5-18 on my new hmr, as I could only get 1" rings for it, now just waiting to go & use the friggen thing.

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How do u find the T-Bolt philipo? I’ve heard mixed reviews about them.

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There was a sightron SII 3-9 for sale on here a couple of days ago, that would be a good scope for ya.

Originally Posted by tiroahunta

How do u find the T-Bolt philipo? I’ve heard mixed reviews about them.

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Yeah I've only had one range session with it so haven't really got to know her yet, so far I'm quite happy with it

Pros - looks good, finish & build quality is good, cool double helix magazine, I like the action & it's something different.

Cons - average trigger & has a very short LOP on the stock - I've ordered a slip on limb saver to hopefully fix the problem

I use a basic Tasco 4-12 on my 22WMR. Very accurate, and inexpensive at $130 or so secondhand from mate. Performs very well which is what matters..

Have a look at a nikko Stirling 4-12×42 air king it's got ao but just leave it set at 100m if you dont want to fiddle with it I've got one on 1 of my 22 Hornets one on a 223 and one on a 243 also had one on a 222 cheap and I haven't had any problems with them

Yes good little scopes - some Tascos, Nikkos and entry level Bushnell all under $300 and do a rimfire 17HMR job well. Here are a couple of Bushnells at GC:

https://www.guncity.com/bushnell-rim...multi-x-319647

https://www.guncity.com/bushnell-17-...h-rings-350847