![]() ![]() Weaver type scope bases come mounted on the rifle and the stock features steel sling swivel studs. The plastic bodied magazine is a rotary design, rather than a single stack box. In addition, there is a case hardened steel receiver (polished to match the barrel), a hard chromed bolt with controlled feed and a receiver mounted ejector, intended to enhance reliable functioning. At the muzzle, the barrel measures 6/10 inch in diameter. It appears to be threaded into the receiver and retained by the usual Savage barrel nut system. As is normal these days, the tapered, button rifled barrel is free floating for its entire length. For example, the sporter weight barrel gets a medium polish before bluing it is not the usual, rough, matte finish found on budget class rifles. However, the A17 incorporates some features that belie its low price and budget rifle look. The carbon steel barreled action and a molded, black synthetic stock are all too common features when a manufacturer wants to keep the price as low as possible, regardless of aesthetics, long term value, or pride of ownership. Pretty much everything except the barrel, receiver, bolt, trigger and some internal parts is plastic. The A17 looks like a fairly typical example of an inexpensive rimfire autoloader. Sights: None (includes Weaver scope bases).Case hardened receiver (matte black finish).Hard chromed bolt with dual controlled round feed.Before we get into a detailed description of the Savage A17 rifle, here are the advertised features and specifications. ![]() ![]() 17 HMR ammo and the A17 ammo is completely reliable in bolt action rifles. We found the A17 rifle also works fine with standard. Based on our testing in the A17 autoloader, as well as Browning T-Bolt, Remington 547 and Anschutz 1717 bolt action rifles, the accuracy of the CCI A17 load is similar to other. 17 HMR loads, and our chronograph results revealed substantially higher velocity than claimed. CCI claims a muzzle velocity of 2650 fps, which is 100 fps faster than previous. Designated CCI A17 ammo, it uses the typical 17 grain, plastic tipped bullet found in most. Savage, in collaboration with CCI, even developed a new. Instead of attempting to adapt an existing autoloading action, Savage Arms (designed the A17 from the ground up for the. 17 HMR operates at higher pressure than standard rimfire cartridges and requires a stronger action. 22 LR rimfire ammo and evidently left more fouling in the action. 17 HMR ammo burns slower and is coarser than the super fine powder used in. The Hodgdon Little Gun powder originally used in. Remington, for example, had to recall their Model 597 due to cleaning issues. 17 HMR autoloaders have not been very successful. For technical reasons, previous attempts at. ![]()
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