Gunsmith recommendation for 17hm2

[spook1]

I have several bricks of 17hm2 ammo and no gun and am looking to have a rifle rebarreled. It will only be for squirrel hunting and plinking so it doesn’t have to be a bench gun. I was looking for a Remington 580 or 581 to have rebarreled but they have gotten expensive. I have a Winchester 320 with a crap barrel I would like to use. I was wondering if anyone could recommend a gunsmith for this project. Our local gunsmith passed away a few months ago and I had always just used him.
Or if anyone knows the Winchester 320 won’t work or why it isn’t a good idea then let me know. They claim they are the poor mans kimbers and I really like the little action.

 

[3Ackleys]

Buy a CZ 457 and then get a Lilja 17M2 barrel, sell your take off. Real easy, shoots, all under 1K.

CZ 455/457 17HM2 - Lilja

These barrels are a true match-grade barrel, we only have one grade for all of our barrels, our best. All of these barrels are made from 1″ diameter 416 alloy rifle-barrel-quality stainless steel. Every barrel is drilled, reamed and rifled in our shop followed by a stress relieving heat...

riflebarrels.com

 

[F224]

You might look at these, notable for very good accuracy, priced right, and ready to go out of the box.

Mark II FV | Precision 22 LR with Heavy Barrel | Savage Arms

The Mark II FV 22 LR rifle offers precision with a 21-inch heavy barrel and synthetic stock. Features adjustable AccuTrigger for accurate, customized shots.

savagearms.com

 

[Dusty Stevens]

If youd like to just sell the ammo send me a pm. I havent ran across any in years and i have 2 rifles. I realize i could have ordered it but i just wasnt ever that concerned

 

[3Ackleys]

If youd like to just sell the ammo send me a pm. I havent ran across any in years and i have 2 rifles. I realize i could have ordered it but i just wasnt ever that concerned

SG has 414 boxes in stock

17 Mach 2 Ammo For Sale - Cheap Ammunition In Stock | SG Ammo

Shop 17 Mach 2 Ammo at SG Ammo. Largest selection of cheap ammunition for sale online. In stock ammo with fast shipping and bulk discount pricing.

www.sgammo.com

 

[hogpatrol]

I have several bricks of 17hm2 ammo and no gun and am looking to have a rifle rebarreled. It will only be for squirrel hunting and plinking so it doesn’t have to be a bench gun. I was looking for a Remington 580 or 581 to have rebarreled but they have gotten expensive. I have a Winchester 320 with a crap barrel I would like to use. I was wondering if anyone could recommend a gunsmith for this project. Our local gunsmith passed away a few months ago and I had always just used him.
Or if anyone knows the Winchester 320 won’t work or why it isn’t a good idea then let me know. They claim they are the poor mans kimbers and I really like the little action.

What make of ammo? Eley and Remington command high prices.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

What make of ammo? Eley and Remington command high prices.

Isnt eley and hornady the only ones that ever made it? The remington i bought was made by eley

 

[hogpatrol]

Isnt eley and hornady the only ones that ever made it? The remington i bought was made by eley

AFAIK, Remington and Eley, same case but in my guns shoot differently. Hornady and CCI were a lot hotter round.

 

[EOD Rob]

You might look at these, notable for very good accuracy, priced right, and ready to go out of the box.

Mark II FV | Precision 22 LR with Heavy Barrel | Savage Arms

The Mark II FV 22 LR rifle offers precision with a 21-inch heavy barrel and synthetic stock. Features adjustable AccuTrigger for accurate, customized shots.

savagearms.com

Spook,
I have the Savage in 17 MachII. It is a very accurate rifle and super easy on the wallet.
However, If you are dead set on a rebarrel, let me know where in Ohio you are. I'm from east central Ohio and still have some gunsmith buddies up there that could point you in the right direction.

Rob