.17 HMR: Savage vs Marlin?

I am thinking about a .17 HMR in the future, and have settled on a Savage 93R17-FVSS or a Marlin Model 17VS.

Does anyone have a preference for one over the other? I've looked at the Marlin in a local shop (*wow*) but haven't had a chance to check out the Savage.

The extractor on my 93R17-FVSS Savage leaves the odd fired shell in the chamber. I haven't fired fifty rounds through it yet. It likely needs a new extractor or proper fitting of the existing one. I have a 2.5 to 10x mil dot scope on it and am getting 1.25 inch groups with it at 100 metres. Get the Marlin. You won't be sorry.

# I am thinking about a .17 HMR in the future, and have settled on a Savage # 93R17-FVSS or a Marlin Model 17VS. # # Does anyone have a preference for one over the other? I've looked at the # Marlin in a local shop (*wow*) but haven't had a chance to check out the # Savage.

What do you intend to do with it? If it is purely for hunting and pest control, you might be better off with a .22Mag.

???Huh??? I can hear it now.

Remington makes a .22mag V-Max. It's identical to the .17HMR, just a larger version in a non-necked down case.

velocity as well and 500fps for half the weight isn;t a good tradeoff in practice or on paper.

Pros: ..22 Mag - easy to get plinking ammo in dozens of types. Less expensive firearm and no custom cleaning supplies required.

Just as expensive for the Remington Premier as the V-Max. More choices in guns. More KE. Effective out to another 25-50yds compared to the .17HMR. Just as explosive and won't richochet.

Considering that you have one choice for ammo in .17HMR, using a less expensive .22Mag rifle withonly one round isn't any different.

<<The extractor on my 93R17-FVSS Savage leaves the odd fired shell in the chamber. I haven't fired fifty rounds through it yet. It likely needs a new extractor or proper fitting of the existing one. I have a 2.5 to 10x mil dot scope on it and am getting 1.25 inch groups with it at 100 metres. Get the Marlin. You won't be sorry.>>

I've had excellent service with the two 17 rifles I have, a Remington 597, and the Savage 93. At 100 yards, I get 1/2' groups routinely from both of them, and sometimes even smaller groups.

I stuck a Volquartsen target trigger in the Remington, and a Rifle Basix trigger in the Savage, and have not had any trouble out of either. Groups got smaller when they were installed.

I had the chance to buy either the Marlin or the Savage at the same time, and ended up getting the Savage because of the clip. Even though it's not a flush mount clip, it protrudes less than 1/2' below the stock, while the Marlin's sticks noticeably farther out of the stock. Also, the Savage I have is a bull barrell, and does not heat up as quickly as the other 'regular' barrels.

I have some friends who have the Marlin, and have been just as satisfied with their purchase as I have. Neither one is a bad choice, just enjoy shooting!!

Jason,

I have 4 Savage rifles. All are fine weapons. Out of the box they are dead on and the quality superb. The price is very fare. With all that said. Last Fall I ordered the Savage 17. Waited 4 months till it came in and when it did it was miss firing. They had to send it back to Savage. Waited another 6 weeks and put a 3X9X50 scope on it. Did not like the scope. Put a 6X24X50 scope on it. Well at lease now I could see the holes in the paper at 100 yards. The 17 will shoot very accurate out to 200 yards. So invest in a good quality scope. Getting back to the Savage rifle. I never did like how the action and the clip feed into the rifle and after a few months of shooting it I sold it. My advise spend a little extra money and get the Marlin. My buddy has on and its very nice compared to the one I had. I am very disappointed with Savage making such a cheap rifle. They are a fine company and that product does not deserve the Savage Arms name on it.

bob

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If you truly want a fine 17 HMR, purchase an Anschutz 1517. I bought one a few months ago, paired it with a Leupold 4.5x14x50. I consistently get 1/4 MOA at 100 yards with a four shot group...

That is one great rifle!

Just my 2 cents..

Labron Allen

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# If you truly want a fine 17 HMR, purchase an Anschutz 1517. I bought one a # few months ago, paired it with a Leupold 4.5x14x50. I consistently get 1/4 # MOA at 100 yards with a four shot group...

I was just told about this rifle from a shooting buddy of mine yesterday. Out of curiosity, what is a typical street price?

Street price is approximately $649 in South Texas. More expensive than others but well worth it in shooting enjoyment!

Labron Allen

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