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A good Friend bought an early A-17 off GB and upon receipt the trigger was terrible. One of the magazines also appeared to be defective. My Friend contacted Savage who acknowledged the problems and sent him a return authorization and Savage paid all shipping charges. It took a while to get the A-17 back but the rifle now has a typical Accu-trigger. The A17 is very accurate especially with Hornady 17 grain ammo. The CCI A-17 ammo is slightly less accurate but has about 100 FPS more velocity.
This particular A-17 has been very reliable but you need to correctly seat the magazine which a little different than other designs. My Friend added a Boyd's thumb hole stock which has enhanced the rifles already good accuracy. This particular Friend has several 17 HMR's and he really likes his A-17. This Friend let me borrow his Savage MK II synthetic stock standard barrel 17 HMR to use on a prairie dog hunt in Wy. I have several friends who have Savage 17 HMR's and I hesitated buying one because I didn't want to stock another caliber. I got home from my trip to Wyoming and promptly bought my own Savage MK II varmint (FV) synthetic stock. I was really impressed with the 17 HMR in the wind at ranges out to 150-175 yards. My Friend had a BSA Sweet 17 scope on his Savage and I put the same scope on mine. If I ever go PD hunting again I'm definitely taking my 17 HMR. For small game and varmints the 17 HMR has made me a believer. |
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I'm happy someone finally started a thread on this rifle. I have one and love it. I do plan to buy the Boyds stock. I use A17 ammo and it was decently accurate. Then I read an article on how the Boyds stock will increase accuracy by removing the vibrations inherent to the factory stock. So I tried something. I removed the stock and lined it with Dynamat; the same stuff used to remove vibration from your car when installing a big stereo. Sure enough, I went from having 2 or 3 flyers in a 10 round group down to none. I still plan to buy the Boyds just for comfort and looks. I have had zero problems with all 4 magazines and the trigger has been great. I modified the spring on the silver blade a bit to lighten it and it's just been a great shooter. http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy339/shellrob21/A17_zpstozw4ida.jpg View Quote Looks great! By chance, do you have any pictures of the modifications that you did, with either the Dynamat or cutting the spring? Which Boyd stock do you like the best? Thanks, Mike |
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Okay, first take the rifle out of the stock. For point of comparison, I encourage you to hold the front of the stock with one hand, and knock on the back of stock with the other. you feel that bad vibration come right through. Next, I removed the U shaped channel to expose the open spaces in the stock. I then lined them all with small pieces of dynamat along with the back of the channel. Then reassembled.
Next, I put a very small piece where the back of the receiver screws down, now it seats very solid. Then, I removed the recoil pad and cut 2 larger pieces to fit inside the stock. Once installed, I repeated the "knock" test I first mentioned and the vibration was greatly reduced. I then stuffed an old Tshirt inside of the back of the stock, reinstalled the butt pad, then did the "knock" test one last time and felt almost no vibration at the front of the stock. The last thing I did was remove 1 coil from the accu-release spring which made the take up lighter yet it retains it's element of safety. I hope this helps. IM me with any questions if you like. Quoted:
Looks great! By chance, do you have any pictures of the modifications that you did, with either the Dynamat or cutting the spring? Which Boyd stock do you like the best? Thanks, Mike View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I'm happy someone finally started a thread on this rifle. I have one and love it. I do plan to buy the Boyds stock. I use A17 ammo and it was decently accurate. Then I read an article on how the Boyds stock will increase accuracy by removing the vibrations inherent to the factory stock. So I tried something. I removed the stock and lined it with Dynamat; the same stuff used to remove vibration from your car when installing a big stereo. Sure enough, I went from having 2 or 3 flyers in a 10 round group down to none. I still plan to buy the Boyds just for comfort and looks. I have had zero problems with all 4 magazines and the trigger has been great. I modified the spring on the silver blade a bit to lighten it and it's just been a great shooter. http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy339/shellrob21/A17_zpstozw4ida.jpg Looks great! By chance, do you have any pictures of the modifications that you did, with either the Dynamat or cutting the spring? Which Boyd stock do you like the best? Thanks, Mike |
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Quoted: It is odd to think that a rimfire cartridge would not be suitable for a semi-automatic action in the 21st century. The issue is that with blowback-operated guns, the weight of the bolt and the force of the recoil spring is supposed to keep the bolt closed long enough for the bullet and expanding gases to escape the barrel and for pressure to drop to safe levels before the bolt opens (per ARM). The issue is that the .17HMR cartridge exerts a lot more pressure, which causes some cartridges to fire before being fully supported in the chamber (out of battery). If anyone has ever had an OOB, they know about the danger and damages caused.
A few manufacturers attempted to design solutions to the higher pressure cartridges with the typical blowback rimfire design of actions, but most were shelved and never taken to market. Enter Savage Arms in 2015. Savage created a delayed blowback bolt design, implementing it in their new rifle dubbed "A17". View Quote Er, not quite. In blowback guns, the recoil spring exists to return the bolt to battery - NOT to hold the bolt closed through firing. That's purely done through the weight of the bolt, except in some very odd cases, such as the little tilting bbl Beretta/Taurus guns. The issue is not that the cartridge fires before being fully supported in the chamber, it's that most simple blowback actions adapted from the .22" WMR opened too quickly, leading to a blowout of the case. An OOB occurs before the case is fully seated; the problems w/ 17"HMR semi-autos were not OOBs, but extracting too quickly. Very similar to an OOB, but occurs AFTER the bolt is fully in battery. |
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I am not sure where you were looking, but there plenty of advertisements, reviews, videos and threads on the rifle. Especially when it came to the early problems with magazines falling out, the crappy trigger which Savage would fix if you sent the rifle back, and relatively poor accuracy.
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Yup, that's the thread I saw when I decided to experiment and see how accurate I could get with the factory stock. Your stock looks great! You won't regret owning the Boyd's stock. |
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Thanks for the advice Backpacker21!
I also purchased a SilencerCo Sparrow SS for $409.00. I will need to have a local gunsmith thread and cerakote the barrel (and action) while they are at it. It should be a fun shooter once ll set and done. Thanks, Mike |
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Quoted: Thanks for the clarification. I meant to say spring tension rather than "recoil spring" along with the bolt mass holding against the round once fired. You are right, it isn't an OOB to the nature of what an OOB truly is, but similar in regards that the case doesn't stay supported during the entire firing cycle (like it was fired out of battery). Here is a good video that demonstrates the action, beginning at 1:18 seconds in:
https://youtu.be/QfTDHc8f1YI View Quote Thanks for the video. I knew the A17 was a delayed blowback action, but didn't know how they had achieved that. |
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My Boyd's Pro-Varmint Stock for my A17 should be here Monday.
Can't wait! I will most likely bed it for that much more accuracy. |
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What are you going to bed it with?
I purchased the Miles Gilbert Bedrock Glass Bedding Kit and the Hornady One Shot Spray Case Lube with DynaGlide Plus. This kit has everything you need, along with the Case Lube Spray. I know a few have used this before and have had great luck. When did you order your stock, for it to be delivered on Monday? I had an order placed on 3/17 - and expect it to be delivered this week. Thanks, Mike |
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I ordered it the prior Tuesday March 22nd. The Pro Varmint stock I ordered just has the basic black finish so I'm guessing they can make it much quicker. I was actually shocked when I got the shipping notice.
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What are you going to bed it with? I purchased the Miles Gilbert Bedrock Glass Bedding Kit and the Hornady One Shot Spray Case Lube with DynaGlide Plus. This kit has everything you need, along with the Case Lube Spray. I know a few have used this before and have had great luck. When did you order your stock, for it to be delivered on Monday? I had an order placed on 3/17 - and expect it to be delivered this week. Thanks, Mike View Quote |
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Your new stock looks great!
I cannot wait until mine comes in! pWhile your stock weighs 1.2 more, is it worth it for the rigidity it offers? Thanks, Mike |
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Absolutely. It will most likely be shooting it from a bench at prairie dogs or down prone. Either way, it feels way more comfortable and the cheek weld is superior to the factory.
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Your new stock looks great! I cannot wait until mine comes in! pWhile your stock weighs 1.2 more, is it worth it for the rigidity it offers? Thanks, Mike View Quote |
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Quoted: They Boyd's makes it feel heavier for sure. I'm hearing the Pro Varmint stock weighs just about 1.2 pounds more but man does it give the rifle a perfect feel and the magazines lock up tight. Now I just need to Cerakote the barrel and receiver in Magpul FDE and glass bed it. I think it looks WAY better. Thoughts anyone!
Before: http://<a href=http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy339/shellrob21/A17_zpstozw4ida.jpg</a>" /> After: http://<a href=http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy339/shellrob21/Boyds2_zps2hxnz40g.jpg</a>" /> View Quote Savage builds nice guns, but they seemingly have the cheapest mag latches possible. That's a good looking stock. Why paint it? |
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I'm not painting the stock. I don't like the shiny blued barrel and plan to paint it flat black.
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Savage builds nice guns, but they seemingly have the cheapest mag latches possible. That's a good looking stock. Why paint it? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
Quoted: They Boyd's makes it feel heavier for sure. I'm hearing the Pro Varmint stock weighs just about 1.2 pounds more but man does it give the rifle a perfect feel and the magazines lock up tight. Now I just need to Cerakote the barrel and receiver in Magpul FDE and glass bed it. I think it looks WAY better. Thoughts anyone!
Before: http://<a href=http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy339/shellrob21/A17_zpstozw4ida.jpg</a>" /> After: http://<a href=http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy339/shellrob21/Boyds2_zps2hxnz40g.jpg</a>" /> Savage builds nice guns, but they seemingly have the cheapest mag latches possible. That's a good looking stock. Why paint it? |
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A customer came in wanting their A22? He thinks the .22" WMR holds more energy & bucks the wind better past 100 yds. Interesting, it is a thing:
http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/A22Magnum |
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I would be interested in the platform if I could find .22 WMR ammo. When it does show up, it's gone before it hits the shelves. It uses the same magazine as the A17 as the .17HMR is just a necked down .22mag.
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A customer came in wanting their A22? He thinks the .22" WMR holds more energy & bucks the wind better past 100 yds. Interesting, it is a thing: http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/A22Magnum View Quote |
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I picked up my A17 right after Christmas. And finally, I was able to shoot it a few weeks ago. I mounted a Vortex Diamondback 3-9x40mm on it. The rifle performed flawlessly. I had one magazine give me a little trouble by being hard to load. It did get better with use. The plastic stock will be swapped out soon. Lots of flex, especially at the forend. I'm watching for one of the new heavy barrel models. And hoping Savage will bring a 20rd magazine to market.
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I plan on putting the rifle in the Boyds stock tonight.
I spoke with Boyds - they don't have a mold that will fit the bull-barrel that is now coming out from Savage ... FYI to those who want a bull barrel. Thanks, Mike |
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I check Gallery of Guns once a week. Still sitting at zero available. The A22 Magnum is available though. Hopefully the bull barrel isn't to far behind.
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Haven't seen much on the bull barrel. Do you have a link to any information? Is it out yet? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I spoke with Boyds - they don't have a mold that will fit the bull-barrel that is now coming out from Savage ... FYI to those who want a bull barrel. Thanks, Mike Haven't seen much on the bull barrel. Do you have a link to any information? Is it out yet? |
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There is so much meat to the boyd's stock I would think with the correct tools it wouldn't be a problem to inlet it and widen the barrel channel for the bull barrel.
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I check Gallery of Guns once a week. Still sitting at zero available. The A22 Magnum is available though. Hopefully the bull barrel isn't to far behind. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I spoke with Boyds - they don't have a mold that will fit the bull-barrel that is now coming out from Savage ... FYI to those who want a bull barrel. Thanks, Mike Haven't seen much on the bull barrel. Do you have a link to any information? Is it out yet? |
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Finally saw an A22 in the flesh. Looks nearly exactly like the A17, but it looks like there's a small steel bit on the magazine follower.
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I check Gallery of Guns once a week. Still sitting at zero available. The A22 Magnum is available though. Hopefully the bull barrel isn't to far behind. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
I check Gallery of Guns once a week. Still sitting at zero available. The A22 Magnum is available though. Hopefully the bull barrel isn't to far behind. Quoted:
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I spoke with Boyds - they don't have a mold that will fit the bull-barrel that is now coming out from Savage ... FYI to those who want a bull barrel. Thanks, Mike Haven't seen much on the bull barrel. Do you have a link to any information? Is it out yet? Picked up the heavy barrel version the other day. Thanks for the heads up. |
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