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Found a great new hobby here in Texas-- Predators... have access to some spots with lots of coons, skunks, badgers and foxes.  Took the .223 and 12ga last time and it was a bit overkill. Didn't see many coyotes and we are primarily hunting at night with red lights. So- I'm thinking a .17hmr might be the ticket, and suppressed might also be the way to go.

 

Looking at:

Ruger American Rimfire Target (grey laminate, threaded barrel)

Savage A17 Target Sporter (laminate, semi-auto, NOT threaded....yet)-- ALSO- has anyone run this model with a suppressor, I've never run a suppressed rimfire so I'm not sure of gas issues.

Tikka T1x MTR -- if I can find one

 

Which models have I left out that might be a good fit?

Thoughts on optics for nighttime hunting under a redlight?? A thermal is on the dream list but Im thinking something light and small for fast acquisition, even maybe a mini red dot?

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A few more models to think about...

Anschutz 1710

Cooper model 57m

Winchester model 52

Remington 40x

the Remington and Winchester can be found in either sporters or target models.

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CZ 452, the one I have shoots pin holes. 

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I think that you should stay with what you have.  In case a coyote shows up.  unless you are selling furs overkill is not an issue.  Better to be dead than wounded in the dark.

Let me ask you a question where is best duck hunting, spring snow hunting in TX.  I would like to hire an outfitter.  Got any suggestions?  Thanks

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CZ is my vote. 

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4 hours ago, ThomC said:

I think that you should stay with what you have.  In case a coyote shows up.  unless you are selling furs overkill is not an issue.  Better to be dead than wounded in the dark.

Let me ask you a question where is best duck hunting, spring snow hunting in TX.  I would like to hire an outfitter.  Got any suggestions?  Thanks

The boys from Crooked Wing absolutely smash birds out around Lubbock!! A few buddies of mine from Midland have hunted with them. They are probably some of the best specialists at the Sandhill Crane game too!

 

If you come further east then I think North Texas Outfitters does well too!

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The Anschutz and Cooper are out of the budget- Looking for $400ish rifle, threaded and ready to spend all night in a side by side bouncing around the ranch!

 

Ruger American and CZ are looking good. Will CZ thread if you order direct?

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I would stick with a pre threaded barrel as it is almost impossible to get a short barrel threaded for a suppressor.  Have you looked at the Ruger precision rim fire rifles?  22LR 22Mag and 17 HMR.

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I’m in the same boat.  I just ordered 4 suppressors and one of them is .22 to fire specific.  I’m between a .17hmr and a .17 hornet.   I think my suppressor will handle up to a .22 hornet so either should be fine.  I like the look of those threaded cz’s for the money.  

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I've yet to see one, but Tikka was supposed to come out with a .22, and it was supposedly threaded for around 450.00. Nobody seems to have one.

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Those Tikka T1X look sweet! And impossible to find for .17HMR.

 

LGS here is doing a sale where they pay the sales tax so I'm leaning towards the synthetic Ruger American Rimfire- not the precision but they have a pre-threaded, heavy barrel .17HMR for a shade over $300!

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