17 HMR in a Savage

Tinman · Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 2:38 pm Post subject: 17 HMR in a Savage

I have a Remington 597 17 HMR that is being recalled so I need to replace it with another 17 HMR. I'm leaning towards the Savage 93R17-FSS, it's a synthetic stock with the stainless barrel (regular barrel, not the heavy barrel). I'm asking my western friends to give me their honest opinions on this rifle and for those who own one, what are the pros and cons.

I want the regular barrel because I love to walk a lot and I want the rifle as light as possible. Thanks in advance.

haywire · Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 4:59 am Post subject: Re: 17 HMR in a Savage

I have the 93 stainless bull barrel with synth.stock in a .22 mag. I'm a big guy and find the gun to small, it is difficult to shoot due to the small size. I wanted something small to carry in the truck and thought this would be ideal. but not much good if I'm waving all over, and can't hit squat. I will be changing out the stock in the near future.

wild1 · Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 10:28 am Post subject: Re: 17 HMR in a Savage

The savage is a nice little rifle. I have one with the blued barrel in .22lr. I put a scope on it but it is still fairly light. If you want really light then stay with irons.

Dogma · Badger Joined: Mar 22, 2009 Posts: 150

Got that rifle. Its a tac driver, my wife can bust bunnies like crazy with this rifle. It's light, it's quiet, it's a bunny killer! Snipersmilie

Con- no aftermarket clips (5 round only)
Pro- synthetic stock is durable and light
Con- clip reciever catch sometimes tempermental
Pro- sling studs can be installed very easily with a drill

Tinman · Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 6:06 pm Post subject: Re: 17 HMR in a Savage

couldn't take it anymore so I picked up my new plinker today.....it's a Savage 93R17-FSS chambered in the awesome 17 HMR.....what a sweet little rifle!

I'll get better pics this weekend when I sight her in and post my report

oh, I picked her up at Wholesale Sports, great service there

wild1 · Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 8:20 pm Post subject: Re: 17 HMR in a Savage

Is that a tasco on it? You will like the .17. Fricken awesome little bullet.

Tinman · Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 3:19 am Post subject: Re: 17 HMR in a Savage

wild1 wrote:

Is that a tasco on it? You will like the .17. Fricken awesome little bullet.

it is a Tasco Varmint in 2.5-10 x 42 ....I'm not a big Tasco fan but this unit is great especially for the price

RedneckRon · Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 3:28 am Post subject: Re: 17 HMR in a Savage

Have fun with that sweet looken little thing,

wild1 · Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 6:47 am Post subject: Re: 17 HMR in a Savage

I have the same scope on my savage too. Works good on a rimfire.

deerslayer4331 · Badger Joined: Aug 10, 2003 Posts: 125 Location: Ohio

what do you guys shoot with a pellet rifle. Yellow-badgrin