Henry 17HMR 3/8 scope mount ???

[Rem06]

as stated

buddy got a Henry 17HMR Varmint express H001V with groove 3/8 scope mount.
thinking of using leupold one piece groove ring combo.

thinking.of putting on a leupold rimfire 2-7 or 3x9 or up for other recomendations?

mostly for plinking local squirrels and groundhogs.

what are you putting on yours?

post pic so i can see please.

 

[Rem06]

nobody have one scoped?

 

[NETim]

I love Burris Signature rimfire rings.

 

[Rem06]

I love Burris Signature rimfire rings.

i agree,
do they make them with a 3/8 groove?

 

[NZ_Fclass]

You can always put a 3/8 to Picatinny adaptor rail.

 

[Rem06]

You can always put a 3/8 to Picatinny adaptor rail.

i saw that and thought it may look too bulky?
i was hoping to get a few pics of what people are using so i can see what it looks like.

 

[NETim]

i agree,
do they make them with a 3/8 groove?the .

They come with both 3/8" and 11mm clamps. The plastic inserts are easy on the scope tube and offset inserts can be employed to add/subtract windage/elevation to compensate for mechanical tolerances.

 

[jepp2]

thinking.of putting on a leupold rimfire 2-7 or 3x9 or up for other recomendations?

mostly for plinking local squirrels and groundhogs.

How far? How much wind?

I shoot around 3,000 rounds of HMR each year on prairie dogs. I like a lot more magnification and some hash marks for elevation and windage. I don't dial. Look at the wind drift on the 17 HMR at 200 yards with a 10mph crosswind. I shoot that shot every day when hunting prairie dogs.

 

[Russell27]

I used these just recently. https://www.bkltech.com/Scope-Rings-and-Mounts-s/2.htm

 

[MikeT49]

I use dovetail to weaver/pic adapters and Burris sig z rings on my rimfires and PCP airguns.

 

[Rem06]

ordered 2x7x33 leupold rimfire and talley rings 11mm

 

[Rem06]

it is on. could have used high see through or QD but i hate open sights. aka ,no good with them with a rifle.
pistol,revolver...fine.
shitty shotgun shooter.

has moa holdover lines.

guess it is time for the range.

 

[Mark W]

Looks good but it seems like that scope is way far back to me, but I’m 6’2” with a big ol head….lol

Here’s a pic of the scope on my Henry. It’s a Big Boy 44 Mag though.

 

[Rem06]

you may be right? it was the best position i could put it in while secure in the tri pod and clear the hammer, Talley low.

i will have to remove from tripod and try?
if it dont feel right.
i will have to get higher mounts to move fwd and up. if i have to do that i have 2 choices i can think of

1. QD medium
2. or see through

to access open sights. goal was to mount as low as possible.

 

[Rem06]

you may be right? it was the best position i could put it in while secure in the tri pod and clear the hammer, Talley low.

i will have to remove from tripod and try?
if it dont feel right.
i will have to get higher mounts to move fwd and up. if i have to do that i have 2 choices i can think of

1. QD medium
2. or see through

to access open sights. goal was to mount as low as possible.

that hammer tang should have been layed back below the top of reciever like yours

Mark , can you measure butt to ocular for me. i tried it and it works well where it is.

I got 10" and freehand ,eye relief is spot on for me and i am a big dude too ! lol.

i dont think i can move it where yours is.
very curious now?

 

[Mark W]

@Rem06 mine almost exactly 11” from the ocular to butt pad. Looking at it closer and I think you’re right in that you can’t run yours where mine is because of the scope interfering with the hammer. If it fits you and feels good is all that matters. I always prefer my scopes to fall just a hair forward of perfect because it’s easier to move my head forward than backward to get the right sight picture.

Edit to add that you might want to get a hammer extension as well. It always helps with a scoped lever gun.

Hammer Extensions

Hammer extensions provide an offset for a shooter's thumb to safely lower or cock the hammer when a scope is mounted and there is limited access to the hammer spur. Possible to install on either side. Offered in a black finish. There are 2 options: Rimfire option is for H001, H003, and H004...

henrypride.com

 

[Rem06]

@Rem06 mine almost exactly 11” from the ocular to butt pad. Looking at it closer and I think you’re right in that you can’t run yours where mine is because of the scope interfering with the hammer. If it fits you and feels good is all that matters. I always prefer my scopes to fall just a hair forward of perfect because it’s easier to move my head forward than backward to get the right sight picture.

Edit to add that you might want to get a hammer extension as well. It always helps with a scoped lever gun.

Hammer Extensions

Hammer extensions provide an offset for a shooter's thumb to safely lower or cock the hammer when a scope is mounted and there is limited access to the hammer spur. Possible to install on either side. Offered in a black finish. There are 2 options: Rimfire option is for H001, H003, and H004...

henrypride.com

thanks! i am back as far as i can and keep the rings @ 1/8" or so from bell and dial, i bet with tha hammer extention i can get up to 1" more fwd. i left it back for my fat thumb!
the CH are still canted a tad, i have to straighten them out, i will move it fwd @ 1/2" too. i got a good inch and half from the front sight.

Now i just would like to add a pop open cap cover for the Objective. i can order that with the extention.

Flip-Open Scope Cover for Objective Lens | Butler Creek

The Flip Open Scope Caps feature a flip-open design, silent spring hinges and an air-tight semi-O-ring. Discover more scope covers from Butler Creek today!

www.butlercreek.com

then OFF TO THE RANGE! WOOHOO!

 

[Rem06]

before firing this , should i run a patch through the bore?
Kroil
eliminator
rimfire
hoppes
blast?

have it all...lol.

also MOA drop for Hornady 17gr vmax for 100-200-300 anybody? close is fine.
best range to zero? 100yds as long as it is a squirrel killer at 25 50 75..

im thinking 50yds thru 75yds then see where the lines fall at 200-300?

scope height 1.300" JBM time

any jbm guru's?

 

[Rem06]

 

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