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Re: What power scope for this rifle? Ackman #8723683 03/27/14
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 42,756 Southern Oregon USA S Seafire Campfire 'Bwana
Seafire Campfire 'Bwana S Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 42,756 Southern Oregon USA	Originally Posted by Ackman Use a variable, something that'll crank down to about 4x and go up to at least 12x minimum. My 17AH's both have a 4-16 Weaver and it's not too much for this little cartridge. There's no recoil and you can use all 16x and see every hit. That would be my call... I have a 4.5 x 14 on a 77/17, and admit that sage rats give me an opportunity to use all of its capabilities....the 17 Hornet would be just more of a good thing.... Addendum.... I have a 6 x 24 Weaver on my Ruger, but have to admit, I down graded because that was TOO Much scope on the 17 HMR.... maybe the Hornet could take advantage of the extra power... previously I had tried tried a 3 x 9 Weaver and it was just a hair too short on power in my opinion...

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Re: What power scope for this rifle? Fotis #8723700 03/27/14
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 17,491 Alaska - N63º, W162º Klikitarik Campfire Ranger
Klikitarik Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 17,491 Alaska - N63º, W162º	Originally Posted by Fotis 6 power? Huh. Never thought of something that low power. You know, there are some who would not consider that to be "low" power. Sometimes, the air you 'let in'matters less than the air you 'let out'.

Re: What power scope for this rifle? AussieGunWriter #8724007 03/28/14
Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,260 Cheyenne, Wy Fotis OP Campfire Ranger
OP Fotis Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,260 Cheyenne, Wy	Originally Posted by AussieGunWriter Originally Posted by Fotis I have a savage 17 Hornady Hornet that shoots 1/2" or better all day long. Basically a walking varminter (hence the name I guess) mostly prairie dogs. What power scope would you scope this combo with guys? Fotis What are you doing playing with a small bore that uses gramaphone needles? You probably don't have a pull through that small? LOL John Got to give the retinas a break John....now and then. https://thehandloadinglog.wordpress.com μολὼν λαβέ "Weatherby was too long so I nicknamed it "Bee""

Re: What power scope for this rifle? DMc #8724009 03/28/14
Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,260 Cheyenne, Wy Fotis OP Campfire Ranger
OP Fotis Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,260 Cheyenne, Wy	Originally Posted by DMc The walking varminter needs a Leupold 2.5-8 or Leupold 1.75-6x. I suggest you keep both this .5" shooter and your 32acp, and unload your Finnwolf! DMc Nobody wants that ole finn! https://thehandloadinglog.wordpress.com μολὼν λαβέ "Weatherby was too long so I nicknamed it "Bee""

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