Henry Repeating Arms Varmint Express H001V .17 HMR Blued Lever Action Rimfire Rifle

A: It has a dovetail but doesn't appear to be drilled and tapped but scope rings could be mounted and then a scope

A: It is not drilled and tapped. Its only a grooved receiver.

A: Hi David, I'd say the Alexander Arms .17 HMR Rifle - https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/716007641/Alexander+Arms+R-17-ST+10%2B1+17HMR+18

A: Best for What? for me I would say the "best is the CZ 455 thumbhole https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/2084_2108/products_id/415003405/CZ+455+THUMBHOLE+17HMR+20.5+BROWN+LAMINATE+5RD but best for you may be totally different

A: Steve P I bet the CZ will out shoot the Alexander (accuracy) but the Alexander beats it in rate of fire and the henry may beat them both in "Smiles" per round

A: In stock, I'd go with either the Henry or the Anschutz Links to both - https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/96664/Henry+H004VD3+Golden+Boy+Deluxe+Engraved+3rd+Edition+17+HMR+Lever+17+Hornady+Ma ----------------https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/54904/Anschutz+4+%2B+1+17HMR+w%2F23+Heavy+Blued+Barrel+%26+Classic+Waln

A: The CZ is nice too. I agree Randy the Henrys are hard to beat.

A: I own this one the Browning it shoots pretty good too -. https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/45325/Browning+T-BLT+17HMR+TAR%2FVarmintSUPRDY+GRYLAM+

A: like I said it depends on what you want it to do and what makes you HAPPY THAT IS THE BEST

A: David, I don't know if you mean accuracy wise or rate of fire wise. I have a Savage 93 FVSS that I bought at Walmart several years ago and it is a "Tack Driver". I'm talking 1/2 MOA with CCI ammunition. The best does not always have to be the "more expensive" rifle. This was $179 out the door then.

A: 17 HMR is a rimfire cartridge not centerfire. No primer in the center for the bullet to touch and unintentionally detonate.

A: Jonathan, 17 HMR, is a rimfire rifle cartridge not centerfire so no problem with bullet point hitting primer.

A: Remember, this is a rimfire cartridge. The firing pin mechanics hits the rim of the cartridge, unlike centerfire cartridges. You won't have any issues. You might want to be a bit more careful if you get a centerfire version, but even then you should be safe. It was my pleasure to assist you.

A: Jonathan, the priming compound is in the rim and not the center of the 22/22Mag/17hmr cartridges and not the center as in center fire cartridges. The bullet tip cannot ignite the next cartridge. 3rd picture here : https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2017/8/16/what-you-should-know-about-22-rimfire/

A: being a rimfire the primer is in the edge (rim ) of the case not in the center were a bullet point could contact it

A: Shane, no Sir. Anthony Imperato owns HENRY REPEATING ARMS CO. Hornady Magnum Rimfire is just the cartridge this rifle is chambered in. https://www.henryusa.com/rifles/varmint-express-17-hmr-rifle/

A: No. I think you are referring to the trademark of Varmint Express. Varmint Express is a registered trademark of Hornady Mfg. Co.. I think that's what you mean. 17 HMR is the name of the round. Hornady Magnum Rimfire. Henry used Varmint Express with Hornady's permission.

A: Shane, Varmit Express is reference to Hornady ammo. Henry rifle is still owned and operated by the Imperato family. The company headquarters is located in Bayonne, New Jersey and a second manufacturing facility is located in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.

A: Henry owns itself. Wait....I already answered this.