Cz factory .17HMR barrel quality and alternate options

[Jack95g]

I own and have shot a match with a cz455 so Im aware of the performance of their barrels in .22LR. I live near a prarie dog town so im thinking a .17 would be fun.

What are good options for barrels and how do the factory barrels shoot?

Im not really considering a Lilja simply because the intended use doesnt call for a barrel of that price.

 

[EddieE]

whistlepig
fedderson

come to mind. Both are less $ compared to Lija. I think they are both considered good barrels.

 

[Jack95g]

Thanks for the info! anyone have much experience with them?

 

[Jack95g]

whistlepig
fedderson

come to mind. Both are less $ compared to Lija. I think they are both considered good barrels.

I checked on those two manufacturers and it doesnt appear that they will chamber a barrel in 17hmr

 

[Changed]

Just buy the factory barrel. Not perfect but serviceable.

 

[Jack95g]

Sounds like a plan to me. The factory barrel kits are super reasonable. Cant imagine being real disappointed with that price

 

[Changed]

For the 17HMR the factory kit is very nice. I average sub MOA with it at 100. Sometimes .75-.5 on low wind days. You can always send it back if it doesn't work out for you (If its due to issue with the workmanship).

 

[Jack95g]

thats good real world info. Thats the route ill go then!

 

[Chili47]

I have a 17 factory barrel shoots lights out! well worth the 125 bucks you can get them for from time to time.

 

[6point5CM]

My factory CZ 452 .17HMR is my only true 1 hole gun. Shot my first ever 5 shot 1 hole group with it. And that is a tiny hole when you walk up to the target! I've probably killed at least a thousand whistle pigs with a HMR! Great for mornings and evenings when the wind is calm. Shoot a .17 at Pdogs for a day and you'll learn more about wind than you did in all your previous shooting combined!

 

[DXT_Shooter]

The .17 barrels come up often on eBay and usually are around $150.

 

[shooter65]

Feddersen.