[rustyc]

i have a marlin bolt in a 17hmr have a 3x9tasco scope on it any suggestions about different optics never been shot didn't have time at other job its been sitting in the back of the gun cabinet it was bougt to hunt limb rats with but its a little bit heavy and clip makes it hard to carry still want to make it a shooter

 

[jbpmidas]

What's wrong with the Tasco? What do you plan to do with the gun? Hunt? Target?

 

[msredneck]

Try it with what you have....BSA makes a scope with a Bullet drop compensator specifically designed for the 17 HMR...if that floats your boat...

I just have a Simmons 4x16x40 with AO on my Marlin 93 Bolt....aint shot that mutha in a long long time...

 

[rustyc]

marlin could have done anything but hang that long clip out of it

 

[rustyc]

bought the gun sight unseen when the were hard to get

 

[msredneck]

Mine has a 5 rd clip...and its hoakie

might be one of the reasons I don't shoot it more...

that and the fact that 17 HMR ammo costs about as much as centerfire ammo...and when I got a choice to shoot small vs BIG...I usually choose BIG

 

[rustyc]

at the gun store friday they had a 223 handi scope and all for a fair price had to pass maybe later on i'll try one of those don't know what it would good for except target

 

[msredneck]

If I were in the market for a 17 hmr scope...I'd have to give this one a try
http://www.17hmrpro.com/item/1221_BSA_Scopes_BSA_3-12X40MM_SWEET_17_.aspx

 

[rustyc]

thats what i was looking for gotta a spot for the 3x9

 

[captain-03]

Got a 3x9 on my Marlin 17hmr ..

Should warn ya -- 17hmr is WAY too much for limb rats ... unless you make head shots, the rats are wasted!!

 

[rustyc]

thats true after i got to reading up on them i decided it was target only the law says you use them to hunt hogs on the refuges not going to mess no hog with that small of a round

 

[Joe S.]

I wouldn't mess with a hawg with a 17 either altho I've seen it done.

Check out muellers. They nice. My marlin 17 shoots 5 shots in a dime at 80 yards with a 3-9x40 tasco. Love it but do want a better scope. I'm thinkin about a 6.5-20 or an 8-32 for it.

 

[nhstk02]

Yeah I got rid of mine just because of the price of ammo. That thing would shoot though.

 

[mrparamedicdawson]

I like the BSA 40mm for the price, however I just put a Nikon Prostaff 3-9x 40mm on mine and the world is now a wonderful place. I have hunted hogs with it and that little sucker will drop 'em with one shot at 100 yards with no problem.