I have had a 93 GL (lefty) 22 Mag for a few years - it's awesome. It's pre-accu-trigger so I put a Rifle Basix sear in it - trigger is now lighter than any accutrigger without further smithing - SWEET!
Had to try out a 17 HMR and just rec'd a 93R17 BVSS. Based on the performance of the 93GL, I'd say Savage all the way.
A buddy has a Savage 17 heavy which shoots slightly better than my 22 Mag. Since I shoot left, I had to go with the BV edition. I think the BVTS is cool looking. Another friend has a BVTS in 22lr - it's awesome too.
The 17 gets de-flowered tomorrow night at the range!!!
Again - Savage shoots! Why pay more? (I know that's going to start a war....hee hee !!!)
I'll try to post initial results.