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Offline Buckfever

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Savage 17hmr
« on: May 08, 2007, 04:40:44 AM »
I have a Savage 17HMR and it was an ok shooter, nothing special.  It had a terrible trigger that had a lot of creep and a pull weight of 6 lbs.  I took it to a very good gunsmith who fixed the trigger set to 3lbs. breaks like glass.  This firearm is now one of my favorite shooters.  I can't believe how much difference it makes.  The cost was $ 40.00 and I couldn't be happier.    Buckfever
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Re: Savage 17hmr
« Reply #1 on: May 09, 2007, 04:16:37 PM »
is yours the big barrel savage or the sporster little barrel with a synthityc stock mine is the little barrel savage with a synthitic stock and it dont shoot to good i did the trigger shime job on it and made the trigger a lott lighter didnt help the groups any GOOD luck with your savage
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Re: Savage 17hmr
« Reply #2 on: May 10, 2007, 04:12:11 PM »
Mine is the full size barrel.  I had it at the range last week and I was getting 1 1/2" groups at 100yds in a 10 mph wind.  The gun shot  3" plus inch groups before that under similar conditions.  Very pleased!   Buckfever
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Re: Savage 17hmr
« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2007, 09:04:14 AM »
Buckfever
I have a 93R17 that has the factory non-accutrigger and I'm getting 1/2" - 5/8" groups @100 with Federal Premium BT ammo. What ammo are you using? Also I have a 6-24x44 scope on mine, that might make a difference for ya too if you're using a lower power scope.
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Re: Savage 17hmr
« Reply #4 on: May 14, 2007, 04:54:13 AM »
I think I have the same rifle as you do pre-accutrigger.  I have a 3-9 Bushnell banner.  Also I have just got it back and usually just shoot it in between the shots with my center fire rifles.  For this reason I need to sit down and just shoot it and I think it will be even better.  With this trigger tuned to a crisp 3lbs I really love this gun!!!

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Re: Savage 17hmr
« Reply #5 on: May 14, 2007, 10:11:51 AM »
I have this gun, bull barrel wood stock, simmons scope, shooting hornady 17 grn, tack driver
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Re: Savage 17hmr
« Reply #6 on: May 14, 2007, 04:22:30 PM »
lets see a target whats the yardage
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