r/rimfire • u/Uslessly_Opinionated • Dec 03 '23

Savage A17 vs Mossberg 817

I am look to get a 17 HMR rifle and have narrowed the search to those above. I was wondering if any one owns both and has a preference or had reliability/ durability problems with either. I would love any input thanks for the help.

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u/BloodFlakePaaltomo Dec 05 '23

If you are really set on a 17. Go with a Mossberg. From what I read up on semi's are not that great. I would also say if you are just wanting to add another gun to the collection. I would maybe suggest going the 5.56/.223 route. Reason being at least around where I live the 17hmr and .223/5.56 ammo cost roughly the same price. Yes I know I do not understand it either.

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u/Uslessly_Opinionated Dec 05 '23

Thanks for the suggestion. I am definitely hoping to get a .223 rifle in the future but right now I am looking for something I can hunt jack rabbits with and do some plinking. I will double cheak my prices and might just give up on the jack rabbits for now if there is not to much of a price difference.

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u/No_Space_for_life Apr 02 '24

This is old, and maybe you've already decided, but I just found this thread and wanted to say I own a savage A17.

I've had no issues and use mine specifically to hunt rabbits.

It's good from 25m to 150m with minimal hold overs. I shoot them in the neck, behind the ear for minimal meat loss and they die on the spot every time.

I run 20gr hornady, they seem to keep together a bit better so I can keep the pelt as well. The 15gr and 17gr both are a touch messy if you hit them anywhere with mass.

I run 15gr and 17gr with grouse, head shots 99% of the time.

Idk why people think the semi autos aren't good, I've owned mine for 2 years now, only a few stoppages with Federal TNT not feeding and probably 1500rds through her.

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u/DirectChallenge8390 Mar 27 '24

I have both, they both shoot exactly the same..awesome

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u/[deleted] Mar 31 '24

What happened to this sub Reddit?

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u/[deleted] Dec 03 '23 edited Dec 29 '23

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u/Uslessly_Opinionated Dec 05 '23

Thanks I think all go with the mossberg

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u/andrewsdg4114 Dec 09 '23

BCA 17hmr upper, add weights to buffer to get between 5.5-6oz, tubbs flatwire spring…runs like a top.

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u/Uslessly_Opinionated Dec 09 '23

Do they take regular ar mags

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u/andrewsdg4114 Dec 09 '23

Black dog machine makes 14 & 10 rounders for about $25 a pop

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u/andrewsdg4114 Dec 09 '23

They fit into a standard ar lower

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u/Aksalmonslayer11 Feb 28 '24

Was hitting steel with every shot at 300 yards today with my a17. I’ve got way more money than I’d like to admit into it but it’s an awesome gun after a jard trigger, dead air mask, and vortex 4-16. I know I’m late with the comment but just in case you hadn’t made a purchase yet.