Mike, do the farmers in Ireland have problems with ground squirrels or perhaps, you don't have ground squirrels? A lot of the farmers in Northeast California allow people to shoot squirrels at this time of year as they eat their crops. My friend that I acquired the 220 Swift from (your Swift video), used to use the Swift and now uses the 17 HMR and it works great 100+ yards and is a lot cheaper than the Swift ammo. Thanks for posting your new video.
@danielwick2852 Hi Daniel, no we don't have ground squirrels here in Ireland,,. I love looking at those videos of the guys shooting them over in the States. We have a rabbits that a lot of farmers want shot for the same reason. Some places are over ran with them. The HMR makes short work of them, great little round. Appreciate the comment buddy, cheers
Mike, I am happy to say, I now have a little sister to my Ruger M77 220 Swift, it is a Ruger M77/17 in 17HMR with Weaver optics; both purchased from a friend of mine. I won't be able to take it home until next Monday as California has a 10 day waiting period. Now I need to stock pile ammunition for this new rifle and purchase a bipod.
Mike, do the farmers in Ireland have problems with ground squirrels or perhaps, you don't have ground squirrels? A lot of the farmers in Northeast California allow people to shoot squirrels at this time of year as they eat their crops. My friend that I acquired the 220 Swift from (your Swift video), used to use the Swift and now uses the 17 HMR and it works great 100+ yards and is a lot cheaper than the Swift ammo. Thanks for posting your new video.
@danielwick2852 Hi Daniel, no we don't have ground squirrels here in Ireland,,. I love looking at those videos of the guys shooting them over in the States. We have a rabbits that a lot of farmers want shot for the same reason. Some places are over ran with them. The HMR makes short work of them, great little round. Appreciate the comment buddy, cheers
Mike, I am happy to say, I now have a little sister to my Ruger M77 220 Swift, it is a Ruger M77/17 in 17HMR with Weaver optics; both purchased from a friend of mine. I won't be able to take it home until next Monday as California has a 10 day waiting period. Now I need to stock pile ammunition for this new rifle and purchase a bipod.
@danielwick2852 ah best of luck with it Daniel, a brilliant little round. Cheep to shoot and lots of fun.
Wounding what scope is that
It's a hawk vantage 4x16x50.. Great scope for the hmr