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I have a cz 455 with 22lr and 17hmr barrel. Both shoot very good. Just tired of switching barrels and want to go dedicated 17hmr. Mostly for plinking, occasional varmint control. Don’t mind varmint contour but sporter or mid weight preferred as prefer a rifle easy to carry

What’s the best thing going out there within reason
Cz 457, tikka, ruger 77, ruger American laminate or predator,Ruger precision, etc

Love stainless but not a necessity, spray paint if needs be lol

I don’t like savage rifles so that’s definitely out

Prefer threaded barrel to run my suppressor but a quick chop and thread at the Smith doesn’t scare me either to get down to 18” or so

What’s the recommendations from the guys out there shooting these rifles

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I would suggest you add the new Tikka T1x to your list.


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It’s on the list of interests for sure. Do you own one? How does it perform ?

Any complaints?

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Don't own one but others here do and they shoot very well. As a lefty, I try to stay with LH actions. I may violate my rule with the Tikka though.


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Unless they come out with a SS 457, I'd just look for a SS 455. Mine's a .22, but the trigger is quite nice. Cz has the SS barrels in stock now, but like you, I'm not a fan of the switch-barrel thing, so if I get one it'll be a semi-permanent swap.


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Duh, the original. ruger 77/17. the rest are johnny-come-lately's.....

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No brainer, you already got 17HMR CZ mags go with the CZ. If you didn't the M77 17HMR is also nice. I bought my CZ453 a long time ago HB in 22LR love that set trigger not a big fan of the backwards safety though. I tend not to cycle the action chambering a fresh rd until I'm sure to shoot again. Pappy 348 your old icons were much better. MB


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i'd say CZ also. but, a tikka is on my short list also. look for you a dc'd CZ-452 in the hummer. i have a 452 american that will place (5) 17grain vmax's in 3/4"@100 yds most days.
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1717 Annie can sometimes be found used. Great guns.

This one really likes CCI TNT ammo. One group, quarter MOA at a hundred.

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Bought one of the first Ruger 77/17s to enter the state of Oregon...

it was on the rack for less than 30 minutes... paid $459.00 for it That was list price when I bought it.

Its always been a very accurate rifle..... Stainless, Grey laminate stock, heavy barrel..


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Are you set on bolt action rifle or interested in semi auto I love the Volquartsen semis in 17HMR very accurate faster follow-ups they have equaled bolt accuracy for many

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I bought a CZ 457 American in 17HMR back in January. Absolutely love it. There is nothing on your list I would trade my 457 for.


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If money were no object for me (in my dreams!), I'd look at an Alexander Arms AR.


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Originally Posted by Magnum_Bob
No brainer, you already got 17HMR CZ mags go with the CZ. If you didn't the M77 17HMR is also nice. I bought my CZ453 a long time ago HB in 22LR love that set trigger not a big fan of the backwards safety though. I tend not to cycle the action chambering a fresh rd until I'm sure to shoot again. Pappy 348 your old icons were much better. MB


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Originally Posted by Pappy348
If money were no object for me (in my dreams!), I'd look at an Alexander Arms AR.


If I were to go really nuts, then a Cooper would be at the top of the list. Doubt it would shoot or function any better than the CZ 457, but they sure are sweet.


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Originally Posted by huntsman22
Duh, the original. ruger 77/17. the rest are johnny-come-lately's.....


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Bought one of the first Ruger 77/17s to enter the state of Oregon...

it was on the rack for less than 30 minutes... paid $459.00 for it That was list price when I bought it.

Its always been a very accurate rifle..... Stainless, Grey laminate stock, heavy barrel..


These answers. I have a Ruger 77/17, "target gray", laminated stock. I worked over the trigger and had my B-I-L shorten the barrel to 20 inches (Bullberry's data shows the MV decreasing after ... 18-19 inches). It's wearing an older Leupold VX II 4-12X at the moment.

It's among the best feeling rifles I've ever owned. Just fits me well.

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I like my Savage heavy barrel.

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Originally Posted by Pappy348
Originally Posted by Magnum_Bob
No brainer, you already got 17HMR CZ mags go with the CZ. If you didn't the M77 17HMR is also nice. I bought my CZ453 a long time ago HB in 22LR love that set trigger not a big fan of the backwards safety though. I tend not to cycle the action chambering a fresh rd until I'm sure to shoot again. Pappy 348 your old icons were much better. MB


Been thinking of a switch, but getting them to "take" is a real crapshoot. If I do, be assured it'll be a Chinese or Korean lass, as Yellow Fever is apparently a lifelong condition. I'll try to find one where legs figure prominently!

Sounds good, say while back I was watching that "shuffle dance video" on Shrapnel's Big Stick dig thread and got to wandering around. Them Chinese gals group shuffle dancing in mini skirts is some charming. Maybe you should give that a look see. MB lol


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Another CZ.


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