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Topic: Best glass for my new 17?
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Leonard
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posted May 07, 2003 07:11 PM
Made ya look!
No, I haven't bought it yet, but when I do, I need solid advice from you fellas that are using a seventeen on coyotes. Standard 3X9? Seriously.
Good hunting. LB
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albert
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posted May 07, 2003 07:30 PM
Hi Leonard
I have a straight six Leopold on mine I feel that it works real well. With a Seventeen you can get away with (need) more magnification than say with a bigger cal. as you probably shouldn't be taking any shots at running coyotes. With a seventeen if you don't hit them in the chest you probably won't be picking them up. If you are into variable I would start with 6 on the bottom end.
albert
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Leonard
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posted May 07, 2003 07:45 PM
Nice to hear from you, Albert! I heard that you finally got a lynx! Lucky you! No wolves, this year?
I had a straight six Leupold, once. I loved that scope. Stolen.
You should check out the thread above; in firearms: 17 for coyotes. Seems to me that you quit using your 17 Remington because it was ripping hides too much? Something like that? ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
Good hunting. LB
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Q-Wagoner
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posted May 07, 2003 11:51 PM
Considering the effective range of the .17 all you will need is a front sight and a pair of bifocals. LOL HE HE He he he.
Good hunting.
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Bill
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posted May 07, 2003 11:57 PM
Hello Leonard,
I hardly qualify responding to your question but I do have for the last year a 17 Remingtion which I got primaraly for bobcat, fox and coyote, in that order. When I got the 17 I set it up with a 3-9x B&L. For me hunting in Southern Arizona I don't need or want any of the variables ending with 12, 18 or 24 power for a predator rifle. In fact, a lower power of 2 wouldn't be bad. I just can't bring myself to go with a 1-4x 1-6x. I expect most shots for bobcat and fox will be relatively close. My primary coyote rifle is a 22-250, M77 with a 3-9 Leupold which I'm comfortable with.
Bill
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Leonard
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posted May 08, 2003 08:28 AM
Welcome to the New Huntmasters, "Lucky" Bill. I remember having a pleasant conversation with you, one afternoon in Globe, where you proudly showed me your custom ladder for hunting predators.
You mention a fact that sometimes gets overlooked, when discussing gear; be it calibers, or optics. Where you will hunt, and those conditions you see, will have a bearing on a properly set up rifle.
I think some people have the wrong concept during these discussions. We are mostly interested in conducting a poll as to what various and sundry members think . We are not, (necessarily) reaching consensus, and announcing the results.
I just find it interesting to know what others think, and sometimes I'm able to apply what I learn. If someone wants to know how I do it, or what I use; I'm happy to accommodate.
I also agree with your reluctance in buying scopes that start with a "1". Somehow, it doesn't seem like I'm getting my money's worth?
Good hunting. LB
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Richard Grantham
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posted May 08, 2003 01:18 PM
I belong to the school of Leupolds and then there is others!! I like 3x9, but currently shoot a 3.5 x 10 Leupold. I like varibles, low end for calling/hunting and a high end to work up reloads. I know its not a 17- but just picked up a Rem 788 with light Douglas 6 x 47 barrel, waiting on dies and supplies now. Think of it as a big 17!
Richard Grantham barber@axs4u.net RGCustomcalls home page
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Leonard
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posted May 08, 2003 01:26 PM
I agree with you, Richard. That 3.5X10 Leupold is about the most useful all around scope for western hunting; period. Your 788 is a damn fine coyote gun, although I have never used that chambering.
Good hunting. LB
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posted May 08, 2003 05:01 PM
I hear the Daisy 4X is a dandy! ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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Bill
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posted May 08, 2003 05:49 PM
Leonard,
Thanks for the welcome, I've been watching the board even before the "new" Huntmasters was created. You"ve done a great job with it.
Yes, I remember our meeting in Globe, it was a pleasure to meet you. I've long envied your ability to hunt throughout the western US even though it certainly would be draining.
Bill
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posted May 16, 2003 08:59 PM
I used a burris 6 x 18 on mine and it would shoot their eyes out, I liked the higher power
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