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I just got back to Montana late last night from a 15 day stint in the Seattle area where I was busy caring for a sick relative.
This morning I stopped by my LGS/pawn shop and the owner was unpacking two Ruger 77/17 WSM heavy barrel Rifles.
I was impressed with them but "hesitant" to plop down any cash due to being "burned" a few times in the last few years with "new stuff" that I can't get ammo for anymore!
Anyway one of my Ground Squirrel Hunting partners spoke for one instantly, and the other Rifle was still there, calling my name, when I left the shop.
The wood on the Rifle my partner bought was as nice as the wood on the Strum Ruger online site promo photgraph (see at Sturm Ruger's site)!
It was NICE - I mean, real nice!
I did not stay around to see the selling price but fully expect to obtain that info tomorrow.
The shop did have a fair supply of 17 WSM ammo on hand today.
By the way - on my just completed 15 day trip to the west coast I found exactly NO quality American made 22 L.R. H/P ammo nor any 17 Mach2 ammo - lots of 17 HMR around though.
I checked 25 +/- stores in my searches.
I am up in the air on this nifty Ruger rotary mag 17 WSM???
We will see, I guess, how this latest "fad" works out?
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VarmintGuy

Wish you knew the price

I'd wait quite some time before trying a new rimfire.

Probably the worst time since the depression to try and introduce new schit.



Travis

Local shop has one for $795. Well balanced rifle; lightest finish wood I've seen on a Ruger and the action is somewhat stiff though the gun was pretty dry.

If I wanted a 77/17, I'd go with the 17 Hornet.

Oregon45: In between garage sales and catching up on yard work yesterday I was in the local gun shop twice yesterday and completely forgot to ask the price of the 77/17 WSM's - as the other Ruger 17 WSM was not on the wall or on a rack I must assume it had sold as well.
I will get the selling prices on Tuesday when the store re-opens.
Thank you for your input/information.
I have had the hots for a 77/17 Hornet (heavy barrel) for quite a while now but NO brass available!
Puzzling and sad this latest brass situation?
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VarmintGuy

Avagadro: Sorry - I dropped the ball on this one!
Will get prices on Tuesday.
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VarmintGuy

Deflave: Your opinion is sage (wise and learned)!
Sadly the facts are the facts.
Your mention of "the depression" brought back memories of my father and his two brothers (my uncles).
My dad was born in 1922 and he and his two brothers would Hunt Ground Squirrels around Baker City, Oregon for the penny a tail bounty that was in effect back then.
The brothers had one pump 22 Rifle between them and the plan was they would try and shoot the Gophers in the head and the two non-shooters would sprint forth and de-tail the Varmint with their pocket knives.
IIRC they relayed that a box of 22 L.R. bullets was 21 cents for 50 (circa 1930's) and they had to pick and choose their targets carefully to make their shots count.
The family was dirt poor and had no extra money for ammo purchases.
Times have changed since the depression.
Have a good season.
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VarmintGuy

Thank God they post gas prices on signs.......
Were you able to "plop" any hard earned cash at the yard sale?

Wageslave: Indeed I did - I bought a brown Moose horn (shed one side only) for $6.00, a mint condition Swiss Army "Leatherman" style belt holstered tool by "Wenger" for $5.00 and an old but like new Pfleuger Medalist 1495 fly reel with a new unused extra spool for $15.00.
I fully intend to make $75.00 to $90.00 in profit on the Moose horn tomorrow at the antler buying warehouse in Ennis, Montana!
I should make $20.00 or more on the Wenger and I think I will keep the Medalist as a spare or for a gift.
I did 5 sales total and put 25 miles on the Cadillac and will spend a total of about $21.00 in fuel once my trip tomorrow is complete.
Regular was $2.29 here today.
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VarmintGuy

SCORE!

Wageslave: Got hold of my friend and the selling price (cash!) was $755.00.
Hope this helps.
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VarmintGuy

I was looking for pillar screws for my 1494 online and discovered that a cottage industry has developed around the old Medalists. You can spend some serious money upgrading those things.

Your right on just about all levels. But this rifle/round combo has me wanting to let loose on some shekels. I poo-poo'ed the HMR and laughed at the HM2. I have a Ruger VHZ that'll duplicate the WSM with 35 gr. V-max. But still, this fool is thinking of parting with his cash. Fortunately (?), $$$ are in short supply and I'm still saving for a 1903-A4 and 1917 for CMP matches or I'd be probably be that fool (& I'm never one of the first folks to buy anything)

Pappy348: I am kind of new to fly fishing (25+ years now) and am still learning things.
Can the Medalist 1495 be switched over to left hand cranking?
I hold the flyrod in my right hand constantly (while casting and fighting fish) and prefer to reel/crank with my left hand.
I have some Hardy's, Scientific Angler and Abel reels and I can crank them with the left hand.
In looking at this, new to me Medalist, I can't see how it can be converted.
Thanks for any enlightenment.
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VarmintGuy

Avagadro: I am sympathetic to your mode of thinking regarding the 17 WSM.
I just can't get it out of my head how cool it would be to liquify some Ground Squirrels with the 17 WSM.
I bought three guns in the last 30 days and I "needed" exactly NONE of them.
I only live once, and I now think I "need" either/or both a 17 WSM and a 17 Hornet.
I just don't want ANOTHER gun I can't get ammo or components for WHEN I need them.
Up in the air here.
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VarmintGuy

VarmintGuy, I agree with the I think I need a 17wsm or 17 hornet just cuz I can .

I have had some fun on the ground squirrels with a 17 Hmr, so why not go faster at them along with close pdogs.

I may wait for it in ruger American though.

It never even occured to,me to try, but it's a great idea.

A 30-second search found this: http://www.flyfishohio.com/Guide_to_Pflueger_Medalist_Part_2.htm

DakotaBoy: I got curious and double checked on the "other" Ruger 77/17 WSM that the store got in and it has sold already as well!
Seems there are plenty of "Rifle cranks" out there that are not as "timid" as I am.
He who hesitates has lost?
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VarmintGuy

Pappy348: A public thank you from me to you for the link which I have saved.
Thanks
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VarmintGuy

You're welcome.

I'm not good for much, but I can find stuff.