Savage Model 93R17BTVS Thoughts

golfnutrlv · December 9, 2011, 11:30 PM

Hey everyone, contemplating a .17 HMR soon.

I have some trigger time, behind a CZ 453 Varmint with a Single Set trigger. Nice rifle.

Anyone have this Savage one though? Good looking rifle, I like the stock, scope mounts, and bull barrel over the CZ, little less money as well.

Good, not good, otherwise?

Thanks,

http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/93R17BTVS/

scottycoyote · December 10, 2011, 02:26 AM

ive got one, great gun, very accurate with the right load, mine wont group the 20 grain bullet near as well as the 17. That said id say the cz is a nicer gun...if the money doesnt matter id lean towards it.

Pahoo · December 10, 2011, 12:21 PM

I don't have the .17 but do own the .22LR version, in SS. It's a great shooter and has provided excellent performance. With this rifle and scope, I routinely play at 80-100yds. Cannot relate to the CZ varmiter but the Lux was also a good performer. ....

Be Safe !!!

wingman · December 10, 2011, 01:43 PM

I have a 9317btv,excellent rifle .750 groups and under with hornady 20gr.

I would suggest the 22LR if target shooting due to cost of the 17HMR ammo, if varmint hunting I would recommend the 17.

Savage rifles with the accutrigger is difficult to beat for out of the box accuracy,I have no experience with the CZ rifles, I do love there hand guns.

Pahoo · December 10, 2011, 02:00 PM

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I would suggest the 22LR if target shooting due to cost of the 17HMR ammo, if varmint hunting I would recommend the 17.

Good advice and so far, I've been able to dodge the .17 caliber. Not because there is fault in it but more to limit my investments, in calibers. I still have my .223 for varmints. However, I enjoy my .22 BTVS so much that I would not hesitate get this on a .22mag. .....

The accutrigger or as I call it; trigger safety, did not go low enough to my liking so I did some minor work and much happier now. ....

Be Safe !!!

December 9, 2011, 11:30 PM	#1
golfnutrlv Senior Member Join Date: November 5, 2008 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 1,347	Savage Model 93R17BTVS Thoughts Hey everyone, contemplating a .17 HMR soon. I have some trigger time, behind a CZ 453 Varmint with a Single Set trigger. Nice rifle. Anyone have this Savage one though? Good looking rifle, I like the stock, scope mounts, and bull barrel over the CZ, little less money as well. Good, not good, otherwise? Thanks, http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/93R17BTVS/ __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ VIGILIA PRETIUM LIBERTATIS "The price of liberty is vigilance" America is at an awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards.

December 10, 2011, 02:26 AM	#2
scottycoyote Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 2005 Location: southwestern va Posts: 830	ive got one, great gun, very accurate with the right load, mine wont group the 20 grain bullet near as well as the 17. That said id say the cz is a nicer gun...if the money doesnt matter id lean towards it. __________________ "i got the most powerful gun in the world........an .88 magnum. It shoots thru schools......"

December 10, 2011, 12:21 PM	#3
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	Love that Savage !!! I don't have the .17 but do own the .22LR version, in SS. It's a great shooter and has provided excellent performance. With this rifle and scope, I routinely play at 80-100yds. Cannot relate to the CZ varmiter but the Lux was also a good performer. .... Be Safe !!! __________________ 'Fundamental truths' are easy to recognize because they are verified daily through simple observation and thus, require no testing.

December 10, 2011, 01:43 PM	#4
wingman Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2002 Posts: 2,108	I have a 9317btv,excellent rifle .750 groups and under with hornady 20gr. I would suggest the 22LR if target shooting due to cost of the 17HMR ammo, if varmint hunting I would recommend the 17. Savage rifles with the accutrigger is difficult to beat for out of the box accuracy,I have no experience with the CZ rifles, I do love there hand guns.