Savage 93R17GVXP - Out of box 1/4" group @ 35 yards. - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

Plinkomatic · 10-15-2006, 10:00 PM

Spent $216.06 on a Savage 93R17GVXP (that's the package with the crappy scope).
First time out, yesterday, there were nasty winds at the big outdoor range, and I was late, so I only could shoot at the 100 yard metal targets. Couldn't tell anything- had electronic ears on, was disappointed.
Today went to the indoor range. Only goes to 35 yards (big for indoor around here).
Used a cheapie front rest. First 3 shots were touching. Second two shots were touching. Finally got a flyer on next magazine (my error).
Had my first true single ragged hole 3-shot group ever. Granted, it was at 35 yards, not 100, but unquestionably the best shooting I've ever done. I use Shoot-N-See's, and started using the four 1" patches as targets after I sighted in.

Moral of the story:
If you are in the market for a rimfire and can swallow the ammo cost of 17HMR vs .22LR, get a Savage 93R17. Today was a truly amazing day, one for the books. Better than the day getting consistent 3" groups offhand with an open sighted K31 (that was up there, for me at least).
I really hummed and hawed over getting the 17HMR.. is it that much better that a 22LR? But the ammo cost.. blah blah blah. That thing flat out rules., Yes, it is that accurate, that much better than 22LR. Amazing.

chupacabrachus · 10-15-2006, 10:03 PM

I've been saying this since the day I bought mine.... They are by far the cheapest, most accurate out of box rifle one can buy.

nightraider · 10-15-2006, 11:57 PM

I can vouch for that too. Without a doubt the most accurate out of the box gun you can get. I've loved mine so much that I went and got a lefty wood version also. Fantastic gun for the money.

Plinkomatic · 10-16-2006, 09:32 AM

What scope/ring/base setups do you have on your 93R17's?

coastemac · 10-16-2006, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chupacabrachus

I've been saying this since the day I bought mine.... They are by far the cheapest, most accurate out of box rifle one can buy.

+1,000,000

dave_in_delaware · 10-16-2006, 01:00 PM

+1 on Savage's out-of-the-box accuracy.

My Mark II-F is a very accurate rifle as well. Even more so with the Mueller scope on it.

For the price+accuracy+quality, you can't go wrong w/ Savage Arms.

10-15-2006, 10:00 PM	#1
Plinkomatic XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,307	Savage 93R17GVXP - Out of box 1/4" group @ 35 yards. Spent $216.06 on a Savage 93R17GVXP (that's the package with the crappy scope). First time out, yesterday, there were nasty winds at the big outdoor range, and I was late, so I only could shoot at the 100 yard metal targets. Couldn't tell anything- had electronic ears on, was disappointed. Today went to the indoor range. Only goes to 35 yards (big for indoor around here). Used a cheapie front rest. First 3 shots were touching. Second two shots were touching. Finally got a flyer on next magazine (my error). Had my first true single ragged hole 3-shot group ever. Granted, it was at 35 yards, not 100, but unquestionably the best shooting I've ever done. I use Shoot-N-See's, and started using the four 1" patches as targets after I sighted in. Moral of the story: If you are in the market for a rimfire and can swallow the ammo cost of 17HMR vs .22LR, get a Savage 93R17. Today was a truly amazing day, one for the books. Better than the day getting consistent 3" groups offhand with an open sighted K31 (that was up there, for me at least). I really hummed and hawed over getting the 17HMR.. is it that much better that a 22LR? But the ammo cost.. blah blah blah. That thing flat out rules., Yes, it is that accurate, that much better than 22LR. Amazing. __________________ It's the year of the .22LR

10-16-2006, 09:32 AM	#4
Plinkomatic XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,307	What scope/ring/base setups do you have on your 93R17's? __________________ It's the year of the .22LR

10-16-2006, 01:00 PM	#6
dave_in_delaware XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 6,108	+1 on Savage's out-of-the-box accuracy. My Mark II-F is a very accurate rifle as well. Even more so with the Mueller scope on it. For the price+accuracy+quality, you can't go wrong w/ Savage Arms. __________________ Dave Daily carry = XD-9 service in a Blackhawk CQC SERPA holster, a Spyderco Native, and a Streamlight Scorpion. "Everything matters... unless it's antimatter." “A person has the right to keep and bear arms for the defense of self, family, home and State, and for hunting and recreational use.” [Delaware Constitution, Article I, § 20 Right to keep and bear arms]

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10-15-2006, 10:03 PM	#2
chupacabrachus XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,391	I've been saying this since the day I bought mine.... They are by far the cheapest, most accurate out of box rifle one can buy.

10-15-2006, 11:57 PM	#3
nightraider XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,483	I can vouch for that too. Without a doubt the most accurate out of the box gun you can get. I've loved mine so much that I went and got a lefty wood version also. Fantastic gun for the money.