How accurate is savage A17?

XTP load averaged 2,348 fps, with a smallest five-shot grouping of 0.425″ and an average accuracy of . 68″. Overall, a pretty tight shooter. There is a lot to like about this A17 rifle and very little to dislike.

What ammo does a savage A17 take?

.17 HMR
22 Killer. Savage’s new A17 semiauto rifle is chambered in . 17 HMR.

What caliber is a savage A17?

17 HMR cartridge
The Savage A17 is the first high-performance semi-automatic rimfire specifically designed for the 17 HMR cartridge. Its unique delayed-blowback action provides safe, reliable operation with any 17 HMR load.

Can a 17 HMR shoot A17?

Field results with the CCI A17 . 17HMR ammo were good! The CCI A17 ammo performed very well and there was a slight extra “pop” when hitting the ones out at the 125 to 150 yard mark. I chalked it up to the extra speed and energy of the bullet, but it could have also been a change in the wind.

Is the .17 HMR good for coyotes?

Re: 17hmr coyote review I have seen the same results with the 17hmr. My 22 mag will flat out kill them. The lighter bullets in the 17 on coyotes don’t seem to kill very well.

What 17 HMR ammo is the most accurate?

In no particular order, here are my findings.

1. Hornady 20-grain HP XTP Varmint Express. •
2. CCI 20-grain FMJ. •
3. Winchester Varmint HV 17-grain V-Max. •
4. Hornady 17-grain V-Max Varmint Express. •
5. CCI A17 17-grain Varmint Tip. •
6. Federal Premium V-Shok 17-grain TNT HP. •

What is the fastest .17 HMR round?

.17 Winchester Super Magnum
Winchester has introduced the . 17 Winchester Super Magnum, which is not only going to be the world’s fastest rimfire round, but also one that offers a significant performance increase over the . 17 HMR (see charts below). It pushes a 20-grain bullet at 3,000 fps, which is 625 fps faster than the .

What was the testing process for the Savage A17?

The Savage A17 went through a very thorough manufacturer’s testing process before it was released to the market. In fact Savage put over 500,000 test rounds through A17 prototypes. When AccurateShooter.com tested the A17 at Media Day — it worked flawlessly, so long as you make sure the magazine is fully seated.

When did the Savage A17 Magnum come out?

It worked, and the A17 was soon born. While I considered testing the A17 back when it was first introduced in 2015, I put it off. In 2016, however, Savage rolled out the A22 Magnum chambered in .22 WMR, so I decided to tackle the two rifles at the same time.

Which is better the A17 or the A22 Magnum?

The A17, with three five-shot groups of a half-inch or less, bettered the A22 Magnum at 50 yards. At 100 yards, however, the A22 held its own with a slightly smaller group. When you consider that both semi-autos delivered at or near five-shot MOA 100-yard accuracy, that’s a pretty respectable performance.

What are the results of the.17 rimfire rifle accuracy test?

AVERAGE OVERALL GROUP SIZE TEST RESULTS 1 Savage B.MAG Target, .17 WSM – 0.89″ 2 Anschutz Model 1717 D Classic, .17 HMR – 0.92″ 3 Savage B.MAG, .17 WSM – 1.0″ 4 (TIE) CZ Model 452-2E American, .17 HMR – 1.06″ Anschutz Model 1502 D HB, .17 M2 – 1.06″ 5 Anschutz Model 1717 D KL, .17 HMR – 1.08″