17 HMR and 17 Mach2 trajectory

wrangler · Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 6:34 am Post subject: 17 HMR and 17 Mach2 trajectory

Just traded for a 17Hmr and also own a mach 2.Just wondered if anyone had an idea on where I should zero my scope.Doubt I will do much shooting over 100 yds.

SingleShotLover

According to Hornady, the 17M2 zeroed at 100 yards (with 88 foot-pounds of energy) will be + .7" (122 foot-pounds) at 50 yards and -4.4" (64 foot-pounds) at 150 yards.

The 17 HMR zeroed at 100 yards (136 foot pounds) will be will be + .01" (185 foot-pounds) at 50 yards and -2.6" at 150 yards (99 foot pounds.)

Both assume a scope set 1.3" above the bore.

It looks like either could be reasonably zeroed for 100 yards and the only decision would be your comfort zone for longer ranges.

wrangler

Kinda what I was thinkin.Zero @ 100yds.will try it.Really appreciate the info.Haven't shot the HMR much yet,but have had the mach 2 for a while .Both are a blast to shoot.