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Old 12-07-2013 | 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by CalHunter
If it fits your needs, just buy it. I bought a Savage 93 laminated stock in 17 HMR and have been able to find ammo in the stores. From what I can see, 17 HMR looks like the ammo supply in stores is going to be fairly stable (necessary prerequisite for a rimfire round). I haven't seen 17 WSM ammo in the stores yet and don't recall seeing any of the BMag rifles but wasn't looking for the rifles. If 17 WSM ammo becomes stable also, I will probably look for a rifle and buy one, just because. 17 WSM ammo and rifles may be more available in your part of the country. If you already have more than one 22lr in your gunsafe, one more 17 rimfire isn't going to upset the applecart.
I also have a Savage 93 in 17HMR and love it. I can say I've rarely been in a store and not seen 17HMR on the shelf over the past year...but I have yet to see a single box of the 17WSM or a Bmag rifle on a shelf anyway (and as my wife reminds me often, I spend way too much time in these stores...LOL). All of that being said, if I came across a good deal and the urge overtook me I'd probably buy a 17WSM just because I can...fortunately (or unfortunately) for me, as a lefty less rifles walk into my path...but a much higher percentage of them go home with me...LOL
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Old 12-09-2013 | 06:44 AM
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Well a game masters near me now has the Bmag for $299 and walmart has the ammo for $15.

A buddy bought one. I didn't shoot it but I held it and the rifle felt really good to me. Ive read it feels cheap but like I said it felt really good to me.
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Old 12-26-2013 | 08:42 AM
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Santa decided I should just try it and see.
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Old 12-26-2013 | 08:55 AM
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Merry Christmas! I see Santa was good to you.
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Old 12-26-2013 | 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by CalHunter
Merry Christmas! I see Santa was good to you.
Yeah Santa was very good to me this year. I got a new electronic call,150 rounds of ammo,and a real nice case to go with the gun.

Now I just hope IL opens a bobcat season soon.
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Old 12-26-2013 | 01:22 PM
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Maybe one of the neighboring states? Also, let us know how your rifle shoots.
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Old 12-26-2013 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by CalHunter
Maybe one of the neighboring states? Also, let us know how your rifle shoots.
Yeah Ive got some places I can go (out of state) I'd just like to shoot a few of the many where I deer hunt.

I'll be sure to give a user review on it...soon I hope.
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Old 01-05-2014 | 04:06 PM
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.17 is my next gun purchase. I just read that they are coming out with a Ruger American in 17. Priced around $350.
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Old 01-05-2014 | 04:27 PM
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I put the results of the first outing here http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/fire...-time-out.html
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Old 01-05-2014 | 04:32 PM
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The ruger is in 17 hmr http://ruger.com/products/americanRimfire/models.html
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