Savage Semi Auto .A17

[Gator 45/70]

Anyone tried one of these yet?

http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/A17

 

[Magdump]

Looks like fun. Back about the mid 90's, sportsman's guide had a deal on a .17 HM2 barrel for the 10/22. I did a little research and found the ammo was cheap and at 2100 fps ballistic tip I found it to be one hell of a squirrel gun. The HMR rifle I have now is a savage bolt action with the accutrigger. I love it. But it's a little too much for the squirrels unless you get a solid head shot. I've gone back to suppressed .22LR subs for that job now and I've found I can bag my limit with a lot less effort.
Looks like a sweet rifle man. Prolly good for knocking off rabbits in the food plot from the stand.

 

[CBlack]

Shot it at SHOT. A lot of fun. You will burn through ammo in a hurry!

 

[Hot Pepper]

Does anyone know the retail price on the A17?

 

[CBlack]

If I remember correctly around $350.

 

[rcm192]

Doesnt look like distributors have got a hold of them just yet.

 

[Gator 45/70]

I just checked at Laf. Shooters, Your correct.

Doesnt look like distributors have got a hold of them just yet.

 

[Bayouhunting]

Looks like a wma hog killin' gun to me.

 

[Rainsdrops]

Don't most semi 17hmr, wind up getting recoil to to excessive slide velocity eventually?

 

[Vigilante Sniper]

I just checked at Laf. Shooters, Your correct.

I saw one at Cabella's yesterday. Don't know what the price was.

 

[Gator 45/70]

Thanks man, Dang the bad luck, I have to go to work in the am.

I saw one at Cabella's yesterday. Don't know what the price was.

 

[Kurt D]

Don't most semi 17hmr, wind up getting recoil to to excessive slide velocity eventually?

Yes, .17 hmr and .22 mag's brass typically can't handle the earlier/faster opening very well on most direct blow back guns. However, Savage list this as a delayed blow back, like a falling block, tilting barrel or roller delayed... I wonder what they're using?