Demi, I-Sig...my newest acquistion

steveinaz
steveinaz Posts: 19,536
edited June 2007 in The Clubhouse
Savage 93R17-GV in .17 HMR. I've got a Nikon scope and rings coming Friday. See guys, there is life after audio...LOL:

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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited June 2007
    A bolt-action! There's something I would love to shoot one day. I played around with one in a store once, but never held an 'individually owned' model.

    Besides having a greater capacity for accuracy, and I suppose being such a simple design that you could make really cheap bolt-action rifles, what's the real advantage of a bolt-action?
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited June 2007
    That's a very accurate little rifle. Congrats!
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited June 2007
    Yeah baby that is a beauty!!!
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,536
    edited June 2007
    audiobliss wrote: »
    A bolt-action! There's something I would love to shoot one day. I played around with one in a store once, but never held an 'individually owned' model.

    Besides having a greater capacity for accuracy, and I suppose being such a simple design that you could make really cheap bolt-action rifles, what's the real advantage of a bolt-action?

    Bolt actions are notorious for accuracy, but they are not necessarily cheaper. This particular rifle was only $238, largely due to the small caliber--and it's a Savage, which are known for their incredible value. This one shoots a 17grain, .17 caliber bullet, in a rimfire case (like a .22); but at very high velocities of about 2600 fps. They have no kick, are extremely accurate, making them very fun to shoot--'cause nobody likes to miss....:D
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited June 2007
    steveinaz wrote: »
    Bolt actions are notorious for accuracy, but they are not necessarily cheaper. This particular rifle was only $238, largely due to the small caliber--and it's a Savage, which are known for their incredible value. This one shoots a 17grain, .17 caliber bullet, in a rimfire case (like a .22); but at very high velocities of about 2600 fps. They have no kick, are extremely accurate, making them very fun to shoot--'cause nobody likes to miss....:D

    You can flick a gnat off a horses ear with that thing!
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited June 2007
    plink your neighbors' porch lights.

    yeah, you, myself and wes never did get out and shoot...

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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited June 2007
    steveinaz wrote: »
    but at very high velocities of about 2600 fps

    How fast are .22's?
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  • jflail2
    jflail2 Posts: 2,868
    edited June 2007
    madmax wrote: »
    How fast are .22's?
    madmax

    iirc, high velocity rounds are something like 1200 or 1300 fps? Definitely not more than 1600 or so....I think....
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited June 2007
    madmax wrote: »
    How fast are .22's?
    madmax

    barely half of that.
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    edited June 2007
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,536
    edited June 2007
    madmax wrote: »
    How fast are .22's?
    madmax

    Approx 1100 fps for a high velocity .22LR.
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited June 2007
    OK. So that is the "hornet" round I've heard of? Very cool btw!
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited June 2007
    steveinaz wrote: »
    Approx 1100 fps for a high velocity .22LR.

    Hi-Vels should be getting more than that in a .22 LR.
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  • polrbehr
    polrbehr Posts: 2,830
    edited June 2007
    Demiurge wrote: »
    Hi-Vels should be getting more than that in a .22 LR.

    Most .22LR s are "hi-velocity", I think. Marketing hype?

    Of course, the exceptions are .22 subsonics, as well as hyper-velocity

    rounds, which I believe are capable of 1300fps+ (CCI Stingers come to mind).

    My opinion here comes from handgun shooting, though, where typical fps' are

    lower.
    So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?


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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited June 2007
    polrbehr wrote: »
    Most .22LR s are "hi-velocity", I think. Marketing hype?

    Of course, the exceptions are .22 subsonics, as well as hyper-velocity

    rounds, which I believe are capable of 1300fps+ (CCI Stingers come to mind).

    My opinion here comes from handgun shooting, though, where typical fps' are

    lower.

    Your run of the mill subsonic target loads would do around 1100 FPS. Hi-Vels will give and extra 100-200 FPS more. Hy-Vels will give you another 300 FPS more than the subsonic target loads.

    I'm sure there is some marketing hype, but those categories are pretty well defined.

    It's been a long time since I pulled out the ole .22.
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited June 2007
    The .17 HMR's are fun! I built a Marlin 917 into a nice little target/varmint rifle with the addition of a Revival Industries stock and Rifle Basix trigger and a little bedding with JB Weld. Have fun. If you haven't visited it, rimfire.com will feed your addiction!
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  • polrbehr
    polrbehr Posts: 2,830
    edited June 2007
    Ditto that on the .22 .

    Sure is fun being able to shoot for 3 or 4 hours and not bust a Jackson! ;)

    We had a pretty cool outdoor range near me that I haven't been to in ages.

    I think it's time for a visit to the "Sand Pit".
    So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?


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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,536
    edited June 2007
    True. Typical standard velocity .22LR will be about 1000fps, high velocity about 1200 fps, and super high velocity (like CCI Stingers) about 1350 fps.

    This of course is all approximates, and depend on barrel length.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,536
    edited June 2007
    madmax wrote: »
    OK. So that is the "hornet" round I've heard of? Very cool btw!
    madmax

    No, the Hornet is a different beast. The .17 Hornet (Ackley) is a necked down version of the .22 hornet.
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited June 2007
    So, did you shoot this yet?
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,536
    edited June 2007
    No, just got it yesterday evening. My scope & rings come in Friday, so Saturday I'll take her to the range.
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  • I-SIG
    I-SIG Posts: 2,238
    edited June 2007
    Nice, Steve! When do y'all have an open weekend?

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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,536
    edited June 2007
    I-SIG wrote: »
    Nice, Steve! When do y'all have an open weekend?

    Wes

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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited June 2007
    I got a Savage Mark II(FPS I believe). Fun little gun to shoot, and accurate. You will have fun with it, if it's any thing like my .22
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,536
    edited June 2007
    I'm pretty excited to get it out to the range. The rounds look funny as hell---itty-bitty rifle cartridges. They make my 223 rounds look like 50 cals...LOL
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,536
    edited June 2007
    Go here:
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showpost.php?p=657173&postcount=1088
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