17hmr rifle options

[.22LRGUY]

With the cash you save on a Savage over a CZ, you can spend more on good glass, and if it's anything like mine, it'll shoot just as well.

This is very true if you're trying to stretch the dollar. I like the plastic-stocked 93s over the laminate or tactical-looking models. I think if you have the extra $100+ to spend dolling-up a Savage, you'd be better save an additional $100 and just get the CZ. Put the two side by side and you know right away they're two completely different classes of guns. Top to bottom/ muzzle to recoil pad...just a cut above.

Having owned both, I can say my CZ doesn't shoot any better (yet) so it isn't an accuracy question. As for the Marlin thing (that post seemed strange) I hope to get my first, and XT-22 in WMR soon. I haven't shot a Marin .17, nor do I know anyone who has.

Good luck with your decision..get both in your hands, ideally side-by-side....cycle the action, drop the mag out, look at the fit/finish/bluing etc. and I think you'll see why CZs enjoy the popularity they do.

 

[cjd966]

I used to have a Marlin 917V, and could easily shoot 3/4" groups at 100 yards. I think it was execellent value for the $200 I paid for it and I should have kept it, but my friend who sold it to me asked if he could buy it back.
Now I'm thinking of a CZ 452 Varmint.

 

[upnadam]

Ya you better get a 17 little brother. Even if you buy a better gun, You still have to shoot better.Ha,Ha, Ha!

 

[Hodaka]

I just picked up a Marlin 917V - have not shot it yet. Hard to beat for the price, though - comes with two mags, heavy barrel, Weaver bases in the box. The action is a little stiff, but I think I missed some of that nasty packing grease when I was cleaning it.
Word on the street is that it is pretty much dead even accuracy wise with the Savage, and I payed the same for wood stock/heavy barrel as the Savage in synthetic/standard barrel.

 

[razorbeck]

Don't cheap out on the scope! Buy the nicest scope you can afford.

I disagree, with the limited range of a rimfire a cheap 3x9 is all that is required

 

[chalkriver]

Go with a savage..cant beat them for the price.I got a 93FV in 22WMR and really like . Lots of models to choose from and Boyds and a few other companies make nice after market stocks . I like the TR series but they dont make it in 22mag so I ordered the tacticool stock from Boyds for mine and used a
bushnell 3200 elite 3x9 .

17 HMR Series
• 93R17 TRR-SR
• 93R17 TR
• 93R17 GV
• 93R17 GLV
• 93R17 FVSS
• 93R17 FV
• 93R17 FSS
• 93R17 F
• 93R17 Classic T
• 93R17 Camo
• 93R17 BVSS
• 93R17 BTVS
• 93R17 BTVLSS
• 93R17 BTV
• 93R17 BSEV
• 93R17 BRJ
Magnum Series 22WMR
• 93 GL
• 93 G
• 93 FVSS
• 93 FV
• 93 FSS
• 93 F
• 93 BTVS
• 93 BSEV
• 93 BRJ
h t t p://www.savagearms.com/firearms/allfirearms/

The letters stand for the particular configuration ofan individual mode of 93R17. Here's a list of codes not all of which are found in 93R17 Models. I may have missed some, too.

AK -Adjustable Muzzle Brake
B -Laminate Stock
C -Clip (Detachable Box Mag.)
F -Synthetic Stock
G -Hardwood Stock
L -Left Hand
LE -Law Enforcement
ML -Muzzleloader
NS -No Sights
P -Police
S -Satin Finished Stainless Steel (I believe)
SE -Safari Express
SS -Stainless Steel
T -Thumbhole
U -Ultra High Lustre
V -Long Range (Heavy Barrel)
XP -Package Gun
Y -Youth
TR - Tactical with fluted barrel ,large bolt knob
TRR - Tactical with fluted barrel , threaded muzzle and picatinny rails

 

[victor16]

I'm very happy with my CZ. Try them all out at the store and get what fits you the best.

 

[ben hunchak]

I have a Savage Lam. SS Thumbhole in .17HMR and it's pretty accurate and i find needs a bit more scope then 3X9 for 200 yard gopher shots, otherwise a 3X9 Bush. 3200 would be ideal. I actually use a Bush. 6500 4.5-30 on mine as i don't mind the weight. I would buy a CZ in a NY minute, but think that the Cooper would be the ultimate .17 HMR.

 

[GD7]

I disagree, with the limited range of a rimfire a cheap 3x9 is all that is required

I disagree with your disagreement. Greater than 9 power comes in handy when punching paper with the HMR. Currently I have a 3200 3-9 on mine, and it's not quite enough for precision shooting at longer ranges. It would be fine for quick target acquisition when going for varmints, but it's not enough for serious bench shooting.

Previously I had a 6-18 on the HMR which was a little much, for the shooting I do, a 4-12 or 5-15 seems like it would be right around the sweet spot.

 

[Satain]

What do you guyz think about the Marlin XT 17 HMR rifle then?

 

[Hodaka]

Looks interesting. A few nice features added in there - wonder if anyone here has one yet?

 

[mathieu1990]

I have a Savage 93R17 Btvss, I have only good things to say about it shoots great out of the box. I have added a folding bipod, and a 6x24 42mm scope.

For target 50m. is best but if there is no wind you can go easily a 100m.