Monday, September 10, 2012

Marlin Model 917V 17 HMR - Review Pending


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marlin Model 917V 17 HMR

MSRP: $249.99
Purchase Price: $189.99

Key Features
  • 22" Heavy barrel
  • Includes a 4 and a 7 round magazine
  • Walnut finished hardwood stock
  • Scope not included
Specifications
Action Bolt Action
Caliber 17 HMR
Barrel Length 22"
Capacity 4+1 & 7+1
Trigger Single Stage
Safety Thumb safety
Length 41"
Weight 6 lbs
Stock American Walnut
Finish Blue

Likes

  • Bull Barrel 
  • Come with two clips, One 4 rounds and the other 7
  • Reliable, Hasn't misfired at all with over 1,000 rounds through the gun
  • Flat trajectory and super accurate

Dislikes:

  • Less then six months after purchasing the rifle my stock cracked on both side of the barrel at exactly the same spot. I checked and found that Marlin has a five year warranty. As soon as I get the chance I'm going to ship it back and get it replaced. 
  • Heavy Trigger, This is not good for accuracy. It takes a while to get use to it.   

Overall Opinion:

Overall this is a solid rifle and awesome caliber. If you're hunting small game like squirrels and rabbits be sure to make head shots or there will be nothing left of the meat. Its perfect for ground hog hunting. I've used this rifle for two seasons now and have not had one problem. If you have a good scope and can stay steady nothing will escape you.

Ammo Used: Honady V-max Polymer Tipped

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