What kind of accuracy to expect from a Savage Mk II or 93R17?

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I want to get either a Mk II BTVS or a 93R17 BTVS, and I can't decide which :(
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I know the .17HMR is an accurate round, but .22 is so much cheaper to shoot frequently. What kind of accuracy can be expected from these two rifles at 100 yards? I know that a few people own these rifles, and would appreciate any input :) Help me choose!

I'm thinking about topping them with a Bushnell Banner Dusk & Dawn 4-12x40 (620384) or the 6-18x50 (620382). I also need suggestions for rings :) I'm only punching paper.
 
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I can get 1moa groups with my stock 93R-FV with a crappy Bushnell rimfire scope shooting off a make shift rest.

With the price of .17hmr I kind of wish I went the .22 route. But with .22 I wont be able to shoot as well out to 300 yards
 
That's kind of what I'm concerned about with the .17. I want to be able to practice and become a good shot without going broke. On the other hand, I don't want to try to make myself a better shot on a rifle/cartridge which isn't particularly accurate. That's why I'm wondering what kind of accuracy I can expect from both.

Would it be unreasonable to expect 1.5 moa groups from the .22 with target ammo at 100 yards?
 
I own the 93r17 BVSS, and its my most accurate gun.. Had about 7 people out for a shoot one time and they were all pretty impressed with it.. The barrel has been free floated, but thats about all. Ammo isn't all that bad, alot more expensive then 22 ammo for sure. The caliber gives you alot more range though
 
Definitely 6-18 for me. I have that (but it's a Nikon) on my 93R17 GLV and I wish I had more magnification. It's very hard to see .22 and .17 holes on paper.

My .22 currently has a 6.5-20 on it.
 
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I own the 93r17 BVSS, and its my most accurate gun.. Had about 7 people out for a shoot one time and they were all pretty impressed with it.. The barrel has been free floated, but thats about all. Ammo isn't all that bad, alot more expensive then 22 ammo for sure. The caliber gives you alot more range though
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What kind of groups do you get?
 
"...want to be able to practice and become a good shot without going broke..." Go with the .22 and try a box of as many brands of ammo as you can to find the ammo the rifle shoots best. The cost of said ammo means nothing either.
Remington .17 HMR runs $23.95 per 50. .22 Target ammo runs $6.25 per 50. $4.50 per 50 for Remington 'Cyclone' ammo. At Shooter's Choice in Waterloo.
 
.22 is definitely cheaper to shoot, and if you're thinking 100 yards max, then it's the way to go. My .17 HMR will shoot through the same hole at 50 yards without even trying. On non-windy days, I can pick off empty shotgun hulls at 200 yards. Did I mention that I can vaporize small varmints with it? :D

I've bought Hornady and CCI .17 HMR ammo for $12.99/box of 50 plus GST and shipping.
 
I have no complains regarding Savage MkII accuracy, it has won almost every informal local match in our little club. Below are 100 yards random groups pictures collected over some time, not the best groups but rather representation of what you will be getting in your every day shooting

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three different groups on one target at 100 yards - I was practicing holdover for annual hunter shoot
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50 yards

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I would never pay $23 for a box of Remington .17 HMR ammo... I don't know where you buy it, but its $16 here..

As for groups, I just know that they were under an inch, I didn't bother to do any specific measurements.. I was just curious to see whether it could shoot under an inch.

Nothing wrong with the MK II either, can't fault it for its accuracy.

I have the 93FV as well, the .22 mag version, and I am getting groups under an inch at 80 yards so I have nothing but good things to say about Savage rimfires in general
 
Why are you considering .22LR and .17HMR only? What about .22WMR isn't it the same ore a little cheaper than the .17?

When you compare centre fire ammo to rimfire, it's still cheap if you're paying $16 for 50.
 
Both are great, accurate rifles. If you plan to do alot of shooting, go for the MKII. You can get alot more rounds of ammo to practice on. If you want an accurate gun, and don't think you'll be going to the range often, the 93R17 is great. .17HMR is an accurate little round. Also, do you plan to only shoot paper, or do you plan to do small game hunting as well? I prefer the .22LR round for small game hunting. If I don't hit the head, the round won't ruin much meat, where the .17HMR can tear the creature in half. But for shooting gophers, their is nothing more satisfying than the splat of a .17HMR.
 
Regarding rings, I've had two different sets on my Mk II BV. Both work well.

First set was B-Square Sport Utilities (medium). Perfectly good rings. Cost about $25/pair.

Currently using Burris Signature Zees (high.) Also very good, but since the clamp is one piece it has to fit the weaver base exactly. The front base on my rifle seems just slightly narrower than the rear. The rings still fit, but just. The Zees have plastic inserts that won't mar the scope and are very solidly made. Cost about $50/pair.

Either set will likely work fine for you. I would have left the B-Squares on but I needed them for another rifle.
 
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