Anyone have any experience with a Savage 93R17 BSEV 17 HMR?

[Striker]

Just picked up a stainless one in .17hmr for varmint control on the farm.. can't wait to take it out for a spin.

 

[.22LRGUY]

I'm going to be the odd man out here and say that I really dislike these stocks, and the thumbhole version I like even less. At the very least, handle one if you can before ordering/buying...and see if you like it. The Boyd's laminate stocks are generally made very well, but are heavy for their size...and the BSEV model is not a well balanced gun if you ask me. (muzzle heavy) That may/may not matter to you but I'll never buy another Savage with a laminate stock. Were I shopping for a 17HMR, and had a Savage budget...I'd look at one of the new Savage B-series bolt guns and pick one of those instead. Varmint/heavy barrel if shooting from a rest or bipod...sporter weight if I thought I'd ever be shooting offhand. If you choose to stick with the 93 series...all good, but see if you can find one with a regular/mystery hard wood stock. Much lighter than the laminate, and a more traditional design.

Ultimately, your $/your choice...but my first HMR was the BTVS/thumbhole version...and I've never sold a gun so fast after trying it than I did that one. Accuracy was very good, trigger was very decent, but for a hunting rifle? No way.

17HMR is not a good coyote caliber, or even groundhog caliber based on my experience with it. (4 different HMRs) 22 WMR/22 mag was a far more effective caliber on groundhogs, I suspect the same is true on coyotes if you feel you're forced to use a rimfire on the property. You leave some accuracy at the gate, but out to 125 yards, it's definitely big-varmint-capable, and plenty accurate enough. Less fun to target shoot with than HMR...but a more effective varmint slayer. Period.

I'm on my second year using 17 Hornet for groundhogs and I'd bet that caliber would fit your needs perfectly, but, ammo is more $ and rifle options are limited. Mine is a CZ 527 Varmint, but they're not common. I don't find 17 Hornet to be much louder than 22WMR, but I find 22WMR seems louder than 17HMR. The HMR is like a 22WMR muffled a bit. lol

Hey OP~I just got the most recent Bass Pro flyer in yesterday's mail. They have a sale starting July.12 and on the front page is the exact rifle I referred to above, a Savage 93R17-GV. Heavy barrel, blued, hardwood stock~$50 off. Sale price is $299.97

 

[CoreyWoods]

Hey OP~I just got the most recent Bass Pro flyer in yesterday's mail. They have a sale starting July.12 and on the front page is the exact rifle I referred to above, a Savage 93R17-GV. Heavy barrel, blued, hardwood stock~$50 off. Sale price is $299.97

Awesome thank you for this!

 

[Hitzy]

That's the one I have, only thing I replaced was I put a washer under the middle take down bolt, and DIP bottom metal. Wasn't necessary, but slightly more durable parts compared to OEM.

 

[deadman]

Hey OP~I just got the most recent Bass Pro flyer in yesterday's mail. They have a sale starting July.12 and on the front page is the exact rifle I referred to above, a Savage 93R17-GV. Heavy barrel, blued, hardwood stock~$50 off. Sale price is $299.97

I recently bought two of these, a lefty for my son and a righty for myself. Love them.

 

[alberta guy]

I had one for a bit. I really like the gun and the round. The big problem around my area (Edmonton) was finding 17hmr ammo. That was two years ago now. Things may have changed. Also cost 40-50 cents a round (back then) when i could get it. The cost just wasn't worth shooting the round. I sold it and went back to .22s

 

[.22LRGUY]

I had one for a bit. I really like the gun and the round. The big problem around my area (Edmonton) was finding 17hmr ammo. That was two years ago now. Things may have changed. Also cost 40-50 cents a round (back then) when i could get it. The cost just wasn't worth shooting the round. I sold it and went back to .22s

I can relate. lol The Irish/frugal part of my personality forces me to not use expensive ammo unless it's a hunting, or pest control task. lol I even hand load for centerfire, but never target shoot with them unless it's required practice, zeroing a scope or load testing.

 

[Hitzy]

Typically $16-$20 per 50 rounds now, about the same price as 22wmr. It's the accuracy and extended range that makes it worth it for me.