Savage A17 Who has one? Thoughts ? Accuracy ?
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I've made the same comment in a few threads on here regarding the A17/A22...I have the target sporter, heavy barrel, laminate stock without the thumbhole. I love the size, weight and feel of the rifle, it doesn't feel cheap. Based on how my Bmag felt with the plastic stock, I'm sure a plastic stocked A17 would feel craptacular. I've got probably 350ish rounds out of mine, 4 magazines total, and zero stoppages, I've yet to clean the action. I'm a lefty and I have to wear eye protection, I feel a lot of crap hitting my face when I shoot, even with glasses on it's a bit of a peppering. A couple weekends ago, I was checking zeros and went to pick up my brass, 30-40 feet to the side LOL I've shot regular Hornady VMax ammo, as well as the A17 and have kept with the A17. The rifle did well in the initial 50 yard testing I did with it and did a more extensive test at 100. I shot five, 5 shot groups and averaged 1.03" off a bipod. For sure minute of critter for most situations. Given its reliability and accuracy, it's my go to for varmints around my property.
Had one when they first came out. Took it out 3 times to try and bond with it. To cheaply made fit and feel was awful. Mag was tricky to lock in and kept falling out. Sold it a few days later. Not likely to ever buy any new Savage guns again.
I've had two A17's. One of the originals when it first came out. Then upgraded that one to the heavy barrel, laminated thumbhole stock version. Both have been rock solid reliable and frickin' laser beams. Super fun little rifle, especially for zapping grouse heads pretty much as far away as you can see them (I've shot them out to 150 meters)...and in the gopher patch where I've taken them at double that and then some (semi helps to walk the rounds in!!!).
