17 HMR vs. 17 Mach2

Doublejs · Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 6:40 pm Post subject: 17 HMR vs. 17 Mach2

This has probably been discussed before, but who makes a reasonably priced good rifle and which caliber is preferred??
Thanks, J~

SingleShotLover · Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 5:22 am Post subject: Re: 17 HMR vs. 17 Mach2

I would choose the HMR over the HM2 (Mach2) simply because of its ballistics. I don't have a crystal ball, but I think the HM2 will fade away eventually in favor of the faster HMR.

As to the rifle to pick...I would take a hard look at Savage. They have really been coming on strong and would be worth considering.

fnuser · Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 8:22 am Post subject: Re: 17 HMR vs. 17 Mach2

yep, savage

chambered221 · Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 8:29 am Post subject: Re: 17 HMR vs. 17 Mach2

COOPER !!! Very Happy

www.cooperfirearms.com...cal=17-HMR
www.cooperfirearms.com...cal=17-HMR

Doublejs · Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 8:55 am Post subject: Re: 17 HMR vs. 17 Mach2

I agree with you guys the 17HMR, but still wanted some feedback.
I also thought of Savage. My neighbor has a Marlin that's pretty nice looking and he's been slamming g-hogs all summer with it!
I'm going to check around on prices.

221, I think I'll buy two Cooper's so I have a spare for when the barrell heats up on the first one! Very Happy

Thanks for the input guys. J~

whittling · Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 2:31 pm Post subject: Re: 17 HMR vs. 17 Mach2

Henry makes very good guns at cheap prices.

Doublejs · Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 7:07 pm Post subject: Re: 17 HMR vs. 17 Mach2

Thanks whittling, I will also check the Henry out.
I like that it says on their website made in America!

chambered221 · Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 4:38 am Post subject: Re: 17 HMR vs. 17 Mach2

Just in case you didn’t know........................Montana is also in the U.S. !!! Flag

Pumpkinslinger · Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:08 am Post subject: Re: 17 HMR vs. 17 Mach2

Maybe you missed the "reasonably priced" part of that first post...

I understand that Coopers are excellent rifles but with almost $1600 price tag I could buy several Marlins, Savages, etc. Not to mention a good scope and lots of ammo.

chambered221 · Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:13 am Post subject: Re: 17 HMR vs. 17 Mach2

Compared to a Kenny Jarrett special.................. It is!!! Shocked