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Opinions please on Savage 93R17 HMR

keithmichigankeithmichigan Member Posts: 311 ✭✭✭
edited April 2011 in Ask the Experts
What do you guys think about the Savage Model 93R17 HMR? I know that it is not a high end rifle by any means and I don't know what it is capable at say 100 yards.
It is on the used gun rack at our local Gander Mountain for $259.00 and appears to be in like new condition.

Comments

  • tocamohatocamoha Member Posts: 271 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    A quick look on the auction side shows that price isn't unreasonable.I've had one for several years and shoot it a lot.Its a good gun to keep in the truck for varmints.Get a good scope and zero it for 135 yards.Ive had best accuracy with the Hornady 17 grain bullets
  • 11b6r11b6r Member Posts: 16,584 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Got the heavy barreled thumbhole version. With no wind, 17 grain polymers, 5 round 1/4 inch groups are achievable. Will turn a crow into a ball of feathers.
  • keithmichigankeithmichigan Member Posts: 311 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by tocamoha
    A quick look on the auction side shows that price isn't unreasonable.I've had one for several years and shoot it a lot.Its a good gun to keep in the truck for varmints.Get a good scope and zero it for 135 yards.Ive had best accuracy with the Hornady 17 grain bullets

    Thanks
  • keithmichigankeithmichigan Member Posts: 311 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by 11b6r
    Got the heavy barreled thumbhole version. With no wind, 17 grain polymers, 5 round 1/4 inch groups are achievable. Will turn a crow into a ball of feathers.

    That's what I'm talking about. What scope do you use?
  • WyattNightWyattNight Member Posts: 20 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Awesome caliber with no wind. Second the Hornady bullets.
  • BeeramidBeeramid Member Posts: 7,264 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Mine puts the lights out on the nutria, head shots are pretty easy.
  • 11b6r11b6r Member Posts: 16,584 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Scope? 6x24- 40
  • llamallama Member Posts: 2,637 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Good accurate rifles for a low price.

    I've seen one hold 1/2" groups at 100 yards all day long.
  • tocamohatocamoha Member Posts: 271 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Cabela's has the BSA Sweet Seventeen scope on sale.Check it out.
  • He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 51,593 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I got a deal on the camo with scope package. It is way better than I am, and will put three in a dime at 100 yards if I have a very, very good day. Love it.
  • tskrytskry Member Posts: 517
    edited November -1
    good gun,
    I've shot probally around 1000 rounds through mine with no issues. this gun will shoot some great groups for you just beware of the wind.
  • ewilliams112875ewilliams112875 Member Posts: 9 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Go with the heavy barreled version with a laminate stock...these do great ... I resently returned a Classic "sporter" model with walnut stock...It had a 6" longer standard barrel and was a beautiful gun....but would not pattern worth a darn....dont know if the barrel had a spur or the light barrel was getting too hot, but I could not get a 2" pattern at 50 yards in 5 rounds...the replacement I got (like you are talking about) is a tack driver ... got a Bushnell Elite 3200 3-9 x 40 scope on it with Leupold rings...just wish the ammo cost was more reasonable.
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