Thread: 17 Hornet. Thoughts?

The 17H is freakin awesome. I absolutely love mine (CZ527American).

Out of all the rifles i have, seriously the 17 Hornet is truely epic fun. I do love going out looking for a deer with one of the larger CFs but a few hours of trigger time with the 17 Hornet in a target rich environment is pretty hard to beat.

I shot 50 odd rabbits in an apple orchard yesterday arvo with it, filmed most of the shots.

I reload for it, for about the same cost as buying 17hmr ammo. I dont find it that fidley to load at all. But hornady dies with the sliding sleeve on the seater die are essential. Anything else would make it tricky.

Ive got some vids on youtube, and just put a couple of very short ones from yesterday on too. Full vid coming soon.

I will never sell my 17 Hornet, i love it that much.

I also shoot 17 hmr and 223 but theres something really special about the 17H. 223 like performance with zero recoil and for less than half the powder and can use the 17H on properties youd never dream of using a 223.