lookin at guns

[Bill Cunningham]

I bought a .17hmr out of curiosity, and was totally blown away by this amazing little caliber (looks like a necked down .22 magnum). It's a bit more expensive than a .22 but shoots faster, farther, and a lot harder than a .22.. You can actually see the splash when it hits the groundhog
I have a Mossberg bolt action, but my next one will be a Henry leaver action in .17hmr.. There were problems using the cartridge in semi's hopefully they can get what ever problem it was ironed out.. I have a Henry AR-7 that I carry in the trunk seat of the ATV, and would buy another instantly if it came in .17hmr

[Greg Peterson]

I'm considering a Marlin 39A. Henry lever action is on the list too. But the Marlin just has my attention.

[Craig Matheny]

I bought my grandson a Henry .22 lever action. It shoots well and is well made. Made in the USA!

Love the MADE in the USA

[Don Morris]

As I said, my son love his AR15, but before you buy one of those, price a box of Ammo. Then multiply it times the number of times you want, or think you would want to shoot it. But he does have a Blast. Sounds like a Blast compared to my 22/45 too.

[Don Morris]

Fotgot to add...took my grandson age 11 (his 10/22 was a gift for making honor role) with his scoped 10/22 to the range yesterday and spent an hour plus. He shot his 10/22, I shot my gamo air rifle. I tried out some new wadcutter ammo and compared it to some other ammo I had been shooting. I had just as much fun shooting the air gun.

[Derek Gilmer]

I'm looking at Colt, Smith and Wesson, and Sig Sauer. Which brand would you choose? they are all within $100 of each other

In an ar15 style? Colt hands down.

[curtis rosche]

In an ar15 style? Colt hands down.

thanks. Any adivce on attatchments? lasers, scope, fun stuff thats not really "needed" but is fun and not more than $100,,, maybe a grenade barrel hung under the main barrel

[Derek Gilmer]

thanks. Any adivce on attatchments? lasers, scope, fun stuff thats not really "needed" but is fun and not more than $100,,, maybe a grenade barrel hung under the main barrel

My suggestion is buy a bcm, noveske or colt ar. Then mags, ammo and training. Those three will highlight what gizmo you need next. If it is for home defense maybe an light and mount. The ideal m4 configuration I've settled on is a BCM 14.5" barrel w/ a pinned a2x flash hider in carbine length gas system, magpul moe stock, grip and hand guard with a trl1 mounted out front for light. But then it is a bit more than a range toy. Learn to use the iron sights then look at putting a red dot on it. Aimpoint and Eotech are top notch but pricey. I've seen decent reviews on primary arms or vortex for cheap non-life saving use red dots.

If all you are doing is going to the range to plink at paper get a 22lr gun and go have fun.

[Peter Stahl]

I bought a .17hmr out of curiosity, and was totally blown away by this amazing little caliber (looks like a necked down .22 magnum). It's a bit more expensive than a .22 but shoots faster, farther, and a lot harder than a .22.. You can actually see the splash when it hits the groundhog
I have a Mossberg bolt action, but my next one will be a Henry leaver action in .17hmr.. There were problems using the cartridge in semi's hopefully they can get what ever problem it was ironed out.. I have a Henry AR-7 that I carry in the trunk seat of the ATV, and would buy another instantly if it came in .17hmr

Bill,

I went to the Henry site to check them out and they do make one .17hmr caliber. It's a Golden Boy model though. Also the Varmit Express is .17hmr

[Jim Burr]

Keltec SU16 is a great Mini 14 clone and uses a NATO round that's cheap and easy to find. Good for moderate range. Ruger 10/22 is a bomb to shoot but if you're thinking protection or something like that...have lots of ammo... .223 is a better round. Remington 870 with the assult package is worth it's weight in gold for protection. You can toss an AK out of a helicopter, drive over it with a hummer in 12" of mud and it will fire everytime, It's less cool brother, the SKS is a great way to go too... 7.62x39 round...still around $100 if you shop around, mine has about 600 rounds through it and only my shoulder is the worse for wear.

[Tom Winship]

I loved shooting a kimber .45, very nice gun.

Curtis, I have a Kimber 9mm (1911 Frame). I love shooting it and 9mm ammo is cheap compared to others.

[Bill Cunningham]

Bill,

I went to the Henry site to check them out and they do make one .17hmr caliber. It's a Golden Boy model though. Also the Varmit Express is .17hmr

Yup, but what I would like them to make is a AR-7 in .17hmr.. I have one of their new .22 AR7 survival rifles (not the jamb-o-matic they used to be) and love it.. Actually I'm surprised the previous Canadian government did not class it as a 'restricted' weapon because it's black, and looks different.. The AR15 is a restricted firearm in Canada (can ONLY be fired on a range, can only be transported with a valid ATT (Authorization to transport), under lock and key, in a locked container..their dangerous you know.. Yet, a semi 30-06 that can put a hole through a engine block is perfectly OK.. Like they say in Canada, "It's doesn't have to make sense, it's government policy"

[Charles McKinley]

Hi Curtis,

Barrow a 22 and come to an Appleseed. It sounds like you are still under 21 so it will only cast you $5.00 for the weekend. I am working on becomming an instructor with them.

There will be a 10/22 there and probably a SW 15-22 that you can probably be able to try out. Depending on the renge there may be centerfire that you can try too. History on the battles of Lexington and Condord is presented and marksmanship as taught between WW I and WWII is presented. You will go through about 500 rounds. Women are $10 for the weekend.

It is a very family friendly atmosphere. I took my daughters when they were 8 and 9 and they love it. No modern politics! Malitia only in the 1700's reference. Appleseedusa dot org.

My recommendation is the S&W 15-22 as it has everything where it is on the AR making it a better trainier. Comes with usable peep sights and sling studs.

HTH

Chuck

[Van Huskey]

I bought a .17hmr out of curiosity, and was totally blown away by this amazing little caliber (looks like a necked down .22 magnum). It's a bit more expensive than a .22 but shoots faster, farther, and a lot harder than a .22.. You can actually see the splash when it hits the groundhog
I have a Mossberg bolt action, but my next one will be a Henry leaver action in .17hmr.. There were problems using the cartridge in semi's hopefully they can get what ever problem it was ironed out.. I have a Henry AR-7 that I carry in the trunk seat of the ATV, and would buy another instantly if it came in .17hmr

Do you shoot a lot of varmint? If so you HAVE to get a .17 Rem!!! I have a 700 in .17 Rem and it is a hoot, knock down P-dogs at 400M. It is a necked down, shoulder back .223. I am guessing the .17HMR runs out of "dog" power at about 200M max.

[curtis rosche]

Hi Curtis,

Barrow a 22 and come to an Appleseed. It sounds like you are still under 21 so it will only cast you $5.00 for the weekend. I am working on becomming an instructor with them.

There will be a 10/22 there and probably a SW 15-22 that you can probably be able to try out. Depending on the renge there may be centerfire that you can try too. History on the battles of Lexington and Condord is presented and marksmanship as taught between WW I and WWII is presented. You will go through about 500 rounds. Women are $10 for the weekend.

It is a very family friendly atmosphere. I took my daughters when they were 8 and 9 and they love it. No modern politics! Malitia only in the 1700's reference. Appleseedusa dot org.

My recommendation is the S&W 15-22 as it has everything where it is on the AR making it a better trainier. Comes with usable peep sights and sling studs.

HTH

Chuck

thanks for the info. I will look into it