I would guess it works just fine however the HMR was invented more as a hunting round and as such would behoove faster follow-up shots. Another JMO guess.

 

Al probably hit the nail more or less on the head, but single shot HMRs do indeed work fine; the H&R Sportster I had, with it's 22" bull barrel (same as on the Marlin 917, made by Green Mountain IIRC) was extremely accurate, and with some practice, follow ups weren't really any slower than a bolt gun.

Kind Regards,

~ SH ~

 

I had an H&R back when they first came out.. Really liked it, but mis fired quite often, drove me nuts, went back and exchanged for another one, same darn thing, so I took that back and spent the extra and got me a Marlin 917 VS...

The H&R's were very accurate, just annoying, but the Marlin has been beyond awesome.

The critters that my 917 had been used for rarely needs a follow up shot. I had zeroed it a 100 and it was good to go.

 

I agree with you on the Marlin, the men that worked under me at a State University gave me a Marlins heavy barrel when I retired in 2006. It is my favorite rimfire. I have had several .17 hmr but always go back to my Marlin.

 

I have had a 17HMR barrel for my G2 Contender for a number of years (how many I'm not sure) and it is great. It is a 23" bull barrel from the T/C people in New Hampshire. Now if I had time to shoot it....
FM

 

Just doesn't satisfy the spray and pray crowd. The 17 HMR in the H&R Sportster is a highly accurate hunting rifle. I'll admit I have one I RARELY shoot only because I am in love with my CZ452 in 22lr which is almost as accurate. I will say the little 17gr pill will turn a gopher inside out for quite some distance.

 

I think it was back in 2000 that I got my first kill with my H&R sportster... a chikadee ... it was like a magic trick "now you see it - (POW) - now you don't"

 

Thanks for your input guys. There is rumor of a bolt action single shot 17 so I was looking around to see what else was out there but couldn't find anything.

 

I can't think of any others at the moment, but Henry used to offer their single shot Accubolt in .17 HMR.

Kind Regards,

~ SH ~

 

Winchester offers it in an 1885 Low Wall

 

Yep, I thought of that one too. Kind of spendy though. You could go with one in a Contender, G2, or Encore also.

 

If you shop around a deal turns up on one every so often :t

 

Cooper makes them I believe.

 

Winchester and Browning have had some of their firearms made by Miroku in Japan for many years now. They do a high quality product. Some folks prefer a Falling Block and like to collect/shoot them. You may want to check this out; www.assra.com

 

Yes, that is the club I was looking at and the first paragraph in the regs says "no bolt actions"

 

All winchester low walls are falling block,,if i understand your question correctly. There is no such thing as a bolt action low wall.

I have a 22lr low wall. I like them very much! I am partial to engraving on them as i think they look too plain without it. Some of my friends hate my engraved ones,,,,,

The thing some people dont like on a low wall is after it is scoped, some big fingers have trouble getting the case out after it has been shot. I have big fingers and think this is a made up rumour. I have no problems. You may find one with ejector that solves that "problem".

I enjoy the japan made low wall.

 

Chiappa little badger 17hmr. Buds gun shop exclusive. Have one. Nice. Inexpensive little rifle with a great trigger.


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Chiappa little badger 17hmr. Buds gun shop exclusive. Have one. Nice. Inexpensive little rifle with a great trigger.

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Looks like a "survival" model.

 

Yeah. It's still good fun around the property taking out varmints. Gets used regularly. Throw it in the truck and nothing I worry about beating up. Plenty reliable. Has a niche though.


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.17HMR falling block

Here's one but seems to have been sold !
https://www.gunsamerica.com/909407524/Dakota-Arms-Model-10-17HMR.htm

 

I have had a couple 17 HMR H&R SS rifles and ALL have been marvelously accurate!!

I have one HMR and one M2 17 now and like them allot.

H&R is now gone, but there may still be these rifles in the pipe line or sitting on dealer shelves. They are a very good inexpensive option.

CW

 

Picked one up for $50 about two years ago, scoped it and it would go just slightly more than MOA at 100 yards, a farmer friend wanted it $100 worth and I sold it, wish I'd kept it now and converted it to .17wsm.