My Savage 93R17 TR does not like Hornady V-Max rounds!!

rambilt · December 19, 2011, 07:01 AM

I went target shooting Saturday just to plink away... I went through 50 rounds of CCI FMJ 17HMR 20 grains first without a single problem. I switched to the Hornady 17HMR V-Max 17 GR and it won't even load right. It gets hang up, I can't move the bolt forward and when I tapped the bottom of the magazine three rounds out of five spits out of the magazine. I tried it a couple times then gave up when it does the same thing. I went back to the CCI rounds and had no problem. Another 50 rounds without a single incident!

Anyone have the same issue?

Thanks,

rl

rr2241tx · December 19, 2011, 02:44 PM

That's really odd. I have two 93R17s and last time out we put 2,000+ rounds of Hornady V-Max 17 downrange without a single misfeed or misfire in either rifle although one of the magazines was a little balky seating fully in one of the rifles. Have not seen that CCI 20gr fed any different. Not a big fan of the magazine. Wish the after market would get something better (and bigger) on the shelves before varmint season this year.

Inspector3711 · December 19, 2011, 03:31 PM

Mine feeds every brand and bullet weight on the market just fine. Maybe a bad production run?

rambilt · December 19, 2011, 04:27 PM

I'm calling Savage customer service tomorrow, maybe I have a defective Magazine. Thanks guys for the response..

RL

paulcissa · December 19, 2011, 05:06 PM

Mine eats everything without issue. I have 3 OE mags for mine and one needed to be dressed due to some flash.

BrittB · December 19, 2011, 08:32 PM

It's the magazine. They open up at the rear and you have to check them once in a while. Check the lips that hold the brass and bend down the offending side until it works properly.

rambilt · December 20, 2011, 06:22 AM

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It's the magazine. They open up at the rear and you have to check them once in a while. Check the lips that hold the brass and bend down the offending side until it works properly

I did bend it a little at the range but not knowing exactly what to bend I'm not sure if I made it worst or not. I'll call Savage today maybe they can help. They'll probably make me buy a new magazine....

December 19, 2011, 07:01 AM	#1
rambilt Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2009 Posts: 145	My Savage 93R17 TR does not like Hornady V-Max rounds!! I went target shooting Saturday just to plink away... I went through 50 rounds of CCI FMJ 17HMR 20 grains first without a single problem. I switched to the Hornady 17HMR V-Max 17 GR and it won't even load right. It gets hang up, I can't move the bolt forward and when I tapped the bottom of the magazine three rounds out of five spits out of the magazine. I tried it a couple times then gave up when it does the same thing. I went back to the CCI rounds and had no problem. Another 50 rounds without a single incident! Anyone have the same issue? Thanks, rl

December 19, 2011, 02:44 PM	#2
rr2241tx Senior Member Join Date: August 2, 2007 Location: The Great State of Taxes Posts: 260	That's really odd. I have two 93R17s and last time out we put 2,000+ rounds of Hornady V-Max 17 downrange without a single misfeed or misfire in either rifle although one of the magazines was a little balky seating fully in one of the rifles. Have not seen that CCI 20gr fed any different. Not a big fan of the magazine. Wish the after market would get something better (and bigger) on the shelves before varmint season this year. __________________ rr2241tx

December 19, 2011, 03:31 PM	#3
Inspector3711 Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2008 Location: Puget Sound Washington Posts: 1,520	Mine feeds every brand and bullet weight on the market just fine. Maybe a bad production run? __________________ "If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun." The Dalai Llama (5/15/01, The Seattle Times) "That rifle on the wall of the labourer's cottage or working class flat is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." George Orwell

December 19, 2011, 04:27 PM	#4
rambilt Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2009 Posts: 145	I'm calling Savage customer service tomorrow, maybe I have a defective Magazine. Thanks guys for the response.. RL

December 19, 2011, 05:06 PM	#5
paulcissa Member Join Date: April 4, 2011 Posts: 33	Mine eats everything without issue. I have 3 OE mags for mine and one needed to be dressed due to some flash.

December 19, 2011, 08:32 PM	#6
BrittB Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 552	It's the magazine. They open up at the rear and you have to check them once in a while. Check the lips that hold the brass and bend down the offending side until it works properly.