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#3180391 - 12/26/18 01:02 AM Re: Is the 17 WSM here to stay? [Re: DesertRam]
Greyhunter Die Hard Member Registered: 05/13/08 Posts: 890 Loc: Iowa	Originally Posted By: DesertRam If Ruger chambered the American in .17 WSM I'd buy one tomorrow. I'd be in line for the American right beind you. I can't understand why they don't do it, they are already invested in the WSM and they already have the magazine figured out. If they made an American that could shoot they would kill the Bmag overnight. I refuse to buy a Bmag, I just can't do it.
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#3180465 - 12/26/18 01:08 PM Re: Is the 17 WSM here to stay? [Re: jsh]
B23 Die Hard Member III Registered: 12/07/11 Posts: 2707 Loc: Pacific NW	Originally Posted By: jsh Had to get out away all the ball games and Mecum auto auctions I could stand today. Took the Bmag and the CZ 17HH out. Ran them side by side in the fading light. I doubt the Bmag will ever shoot like the CZ. I cloned B23's rig some what. Went with the Boyds stock. A tight fit, and it helped a lot. I will tinker with it some more. Had some vertical which may have been me leaning into the butt. It is now half of what it was in the Tupperware stock, group was 1/2" wide and about 1 1/2" high. Not bad at all I don't think, for a questionable gun and questionable ammo. As long as it shoots MOS (Minute Of Squirrel) it's all good!
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#3180512 - 12/26/18 05:50 PM Re: Is the 17 WSM here to stay? [Re: B23]
jsh Seasoned Member Registered: 11/22/03 Posts: 331 Loc: Kansas U.S. of A	Yeah, it's ok, but I know you are chasing smaller just as much as any other rifle loonie I owe you, the stock looks good and have received compliments on the rig. One gent said its paint and birch, so if it gets dinged up or scratched just add more paint and change color if ya want.
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#3180531 - 12/26/18 07:23 PM Re: Is the 17 WSM here to stay? [Re: desertcj]
Dultimatpredator Die Hard Member III Registered: 07/06/07 Posts: 2826 Loc: Wisconsin	My ruger American 22 wmr will shoot under MOA with 2 different loads. Think I'll stay with what works for now. .3" with hornady vmax and .6" with Winchester varmint ammo at a 100 yards. It shot about an inch or a hair over with Winchester 40 gr soft points as well. Nothing done for accuracy tinkering accept lightening the trigger to about a pound to 1 1/4lbs. The only thing I don't like is when I miss I can't blame the gun! Edited by Dultimatpredator (12/26/18 07:31 PM)
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#3180709 - 12/27/18 11:44 AM Re: Is the 17 WSM here to stay? [Re: jsh]
B23 Die Hard Member III Registered: 12/07/11 Posts: 2707 Loc: Pacific NW	Originally Posted By: jsh Yeah, it's ok, but I know you are chasing smaller just as much as any other rifle loonie I owe you, the stock looks good and have received compliments on the rig. One gent said its paint and birch, so if it gets dinged up or scratched just add more paint and change color if ya want. I'm always more than happy to help people spend their money.
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#3194167 - 02/21/19 07:25 PM Re: Is the 17 WSM here to stay? [Re: desertcj]
Dultimatpredator Die Hard Member III Registered: 07/06/07 Posts: 2826 Loc: Wisconsin	Well, no 17 WSM files offered this year from what I can see. I don’t see the caliber around in another 2 years.
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#3194171 - 02/21/19 07:45 PM Re: Is the 17 WSM here to stay? [Re: desertcj]
pyscodog PM Junkie Registered: 12/04/06 Posts: 16010 Loc: okla	My smith bought the Ruger in the laminate stock. Boy its a looker for sure. He got the shorter barrel version. He sighted it in on the worst of days, probably 30 MPH cross winds and still shot an inch group at 100yds. _________________________ Stay away from negative people, they have a problem for every solution.
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#3194172 - 02/21/19 07:46 PM Re: Is the 17 WSM here to stay? [Re: Dultimatpredator]
GLShooter PM Sponsor Registered: 01/09/05 Posts: 5349 Loc: AZ	[quote=Dultimatpredator]Well, no 17 WSM files offered this year from what I can see. I don’t see the caliber around in another 2 years. [/quot] I'm not so sure. The HM2 has had less support but I find ammo on the shelves all the time. Greg _________________________
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#3194180 - 02/21/19 08:01 PM Re: Is the 17 WSM here to stay? [Re: desertcj]
SlickerThanSnot PM senior Registered: 01/31/14 Posts: 5955 Loc: stuck in a fence	savage doomed the 17wsm from the get go with the cheap pos rifle they sold a ton of. _________________________ skeptical is what i am when told there is a dead coyote in certain far off pictures.
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#3194185 - 02/21/19 08:13 PM Re: Is the 17 WSM here to stay? [Re: desertcj]
Winny Fan Die Hard Member III Registered: 08/12/11 Posts: 2334 Loc: Central Texas	Two options from Ruger. https://ruger.com/products/77Series7717/models.html _________________________ I guess I stayed at the party longer than someone's self-imposed curfew for me allowed....? Some people think that they are quoting Einstein when in fact they are saying something that would make even Einstein say, "HUH?". Ain't that right, Bill?
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#3194194 - 02/21/19 08:52 PM Re: Is the 17 WSM here to stay? [Re: desertcj]
crapshoot Retired PM Staff Registered: 03/22/02 Posts: 23359 Loc: Henderson,Nevada,USA	I wish NEF would make a barrel to fit their rimfire frames. If they were as accurate as their 17hmr I own, I'd buy one in a heartbeat. _________________________ I carry a gun because a cop is to heavy. Average response time for a 911 call is 10 min. Average response time for a .45acp is 900FPS. Remember, if you're not pissing off a liberal......You are one! Ted Nugent
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#3194203 - 02/21/19 09:20 PM Re: Is the 17 WSM here to stay? [Re: desertcj]
pyscodog PM Junkie Registered: 12/04/06 Posts: 16010 Loc: okla	Ruger builds a classy looking rifle. Thats one with the walnut stock. _________________________ Stay away from negative people, they have a problem for every solution.
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#3194234 - 02/22/19 12:28 AM Re: Is the 17 WSM here to stay? [Re: desertcj]
Dultimatpredator Die Hard Member III Registered: 07/06/07 Posts: 2826 Loc: Wisconsin	Thay sure do but how many people are going to spend a grand on a rimfire bolt action? If they were priced around $599 they’d prolly fly off the shelves and the caliber might have a chance. I’d buy one or two in a second if they made an American in the $350 price range. Edited by Dultimatpredator (02/22/19 12:29 AM)
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#3194330 - 02/22/19 01:21 PM Re: Is the 17 WSM here to stay? [Re: desertcj]
Winny Fan Die Hard Member III Registered: 08/12/11 Posts: 2334 Loc: Central Texas	No one pays suggested retail for a Ruger rifle. A $1K suggested retail price on a Ruger will generally translate into about $700+ on the street. I have a friend who bought one of the original style Ruger 17 WSM rifles not too long ago which was a stainless action and barrel (24" barrel) in a walnut stock. If I remember correctly he paid $745 OTD for it. I notice that Ruger is no longer making that rifle but still has the two options shown. _________________________ I guess I stayed at the party longer than someone's self-imposed curfew for me allowed....? Some people think that they are quoting Einstein when in fact they are saying something that would make even Einstein say, "HUH?". Ain't that right, Bill?
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#3194347 - 02/22/19 02:38 PM Re: Is the 17 WSM here to stay? [Re: desertcj]
Dultimatpredator Die Hard Member III Registered: 07/06/07 Posts: 2826 Loc: Wisconsin	Shocking! Lol Edited by Dultimatpredator (02/22/19 02:38 PM)
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