SirGed Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 So I am looking for a fun 17 HMR to shoot, looking to spend around $300. Savage has a few really nice ones. I primarily want one that is ultra light that I could throw over my shoulder and run out into the desert or the mountains without much thought for the weight. If it were a wood stock I could modify it to take out most of the weight and maybe put a spot for some extra ammo in the stock. What do you guys think? Anyone have experience with the 17? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livnoutdoors6.8 Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 I get superb accuracy from my Marlin 17VS, but I dont think that fits your criteria, as its a laminate stock and bull barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Had a Savage Axis before Lar-8 the Savage in a .308 was extreamly light.17HMR would imagine would weigh next to nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirGed Posted April 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 I had a Savage Axis in 223 when I was starting to learn to shoot. For the price that gun was way accurate. Shot about 1-.5 MOA @ 100yds. More that I could have hoped for. I'm thinking if I find the right rifle I may be able to CNC a new stock for it out of aluminum with a quick release and make it a nice pack gun. We will see how feasible that is though <dontknow> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhouse Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 I absolutely love my Savage .17, I put a BSA sweet 17 on it and it shoots like a laser, although that's more the round than the rifle. The accutrigger rocks though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 I love this caliber. I was looking at those 17 HMR AR15 uppers the other day. You can buy 3 or 4 Savages at that price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 The accutrigger rocks though! <thumbsup> <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawny180 Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 I get superb accuracy from my Marlin 17VS, but I dont think that fits your criteria, as its a laminate stock and bull barrel.+1 on that. Love that little Marlin. 4-12 Bushnell Trophy Buck and a Harris bipod. Its a shooter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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