17 HMR Decisions

[SirGed]

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?

[Livnoutdoors6.8]

I get superb accuracy from my Marlin 17VS, but I dont think that fits your criteria, as its a laminate stock and bull barrel.

[unforgiven]

Had a Savage Axis before Lar-8 the Savage in a .308 was extreamly light.17HMR would imagine would weigh next to nothing.

[SirGed]

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>

[Madhouse]

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!

[imschur]

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.

[Robocop1051]

The accutrigger rocks though!

<thumbsup> <thumbsup>

[Brawny180]

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.