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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.
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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.
How do u find the T-Bolt philipo? I’ve heard mixed reviews about them.Quote:
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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.
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 itQuote:
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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
I have one of these sitting here surplus to requirements, you can have it for 1/2 retail price
Hawke Vantage SF 6-24x44mm Matte Black Riflescope - Hunting and Outdoor Supplies.
The best value I have found for the 4-12 scopes is Nikko Stirling Airking 4-12. They used to retail a little over $200 and are a very good scope. I use one on my go to 22LR. They also do a slightly cheaper one in the Mount master AO range which is nearly as good, but is a bit "chunkier" in its appearance. Make sure to get the one with AO as the AO scopes come with a better ring / mount arrangement included in the price.
I do not have any but I do have a few 4-12s here that are similar. Arctic Fox and Nikko Night eater. (Arctic Fox is a budget range but still a reasonable scope but Nikko Air Kings would be my preferred choice of the two) and I think there is a Nikko Night eater here but I think it might be a 4-16 which is a bit bigger / bulkier too.
I have a Bushnell 4-12 scope on mine. It has a pre set CDS type turret already set for 17HMR. I set it up on my rifle, zeroed it at 100m and have never looked back. I can consistently shoot rabbits with it out to 200m on still days. So simple. Not too expensive either. The dial up makes such a difference. About $400 from memory. Grab one. It takes all the guess work out and works a treat.
I can't offer advice on what scope to get however....
I have mounted a fixed 6 power on my fathers 17hmr. It's ok out to about 100n but beyond that I find a bit tricky. I reckon what folk above are say is about right, 12 power would be nice. A budget 3-9 would be good too
I think this is what my mates father in law set up is. I have been trying to get hold of it for a play and look over. Waiting to here back on a package deal but seems price increase has come into play already in some shops.Quote:
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Was just chatting with a mate who sells a few scopes from time to time. He has two that might suit your purpose - both are Rangers from Guncity. The latest Rangers are actually quite good optics - very clear. Had one recently and it was up to entry level bushnell/nikko class. Surprised me...
He has a 4-12x40AO for $250 - new price $399. And a 4.5-14AO for $299 - normal price $599 these days. Also can provide basic or more expensive rings as desired at about half new price.
Don't write Rangers off - as I had - they have raised their standard in recent years and could do that rimfire job well. If interested PM me, I'll give you his number, and you can have a yarn with him.
PS he has more expensive scopes eg Bushnell etc as well..
@bigbear have you purchased said 17hmr? Just wondering what you settled on
I run a Vectoroptics scope on my .17 HMR & it’s a great wee scope!
It’s a Forester 2-10x40 scope. It’s been great for shooting bunnies out to 200+ Where most of my bunny busting has been in darkness.
It has a cross hair but with a dot in the middle which I find great for dealing to bunnies as it’s more precise shooting than a standard cross hair.
Your also able to illuminate the dot which works perfect, not fuzzy as you’d expect on a Chinese scope but I rarely use it illuminated as I use Maxtoch lights which do a great job at turning night into day.
The glass is surprisingly quite clear as there a 30mm tube, rings came with the scope which fit a picatinny rail but I had to order a set of dovetail rings for CZ which were another $10-12
From memory the scope cost me $130 but can’t remember if that was US or NZD but I’d happily buy another.
I’ve shot over 600 bunnies with it and only rezeroed it once.
All their scopes come with rings & they have a variety of scopes they sell so check them out as another possible option.
You could try a second hand weaver classic. Just put a 4-16 x 42 (or 44?) on a 17 hmr and it’s not bad. Not swaro clear but good enough for a rimfire. Bought it for $300 in mint condition.
