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    Default .17HMR Ammo Recommendations

    Picking up a New Browning T Bolt target next week and have no experience with the caliber. Where should I start (manufacture and grain weight) for accurate Ammo?

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    I’d say CCI is the best as far as any rimfire ammunition goes
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    CCI, it’s a .17 don’t overthink it.
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    Fun gun to regulate with! 3x CCI

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    I usually shoot the CCI 20 grain JHP. The 17 grain VMax are a bit too explosive on small game. I haven't found much variance in any of the ammo I've shot.

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    Great thanks guys

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    I have good luck with Hornady and CCI.
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    Mine shoots the hornady 17 gr Vmax the best. Downside is it will about tear a tree rat in half.

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    Good deal. Got the gun, scope and rings in yesterday. Will post when I put it all together.

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    Quote Originally Posted by saltedbutter View Post
    Good deal. Got the gun, scope and rings in yesterday. Will post when I put it all together.
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    It’s a .17 with a scope and ammo is cheap. Just grab what you can find, sight it in, then aim for the head. It’s a great caliber, IMHO.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tater View Post
    It’s a .17 with a scope and ammo is cheap. Just grab what you can find, sight it in, then aim for the head. It’s a great caliber, IMHO.
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