Need a little help from the 17 Hornet guys

[WT]

I've been trying to talk myself out of buying one for a little while and I can't seem to do it. Now comes the question; which one? And why?

Savage Model 25

or

RugerAmerican

[WT]

No idea why the pic of the Savage didn't load. I sure appreciate any advice and input.

[okrattler]

I'd go with the Ruger. I just like the looks of them better. There's nothing wrong with the Savage I'm sure. Its just not as good lookin in my opinion. I do like the price tag on it alot better though.

[Coach W]

I'd go with the Ruger. I just like the looks of them better. There's nothing wrong with the Savage I'm sure. Its just not as good lookin in my opinion. I do like the price tag on it alot better though.

X2
Ruger = sexy
Savage has always been UGLY.

I want a 17 hornet in bumble bee (yellow/black) laminate pretty bad. So I'm going to try to act like I didn't see that ruger American pic.

[okrattler]

X2
Ruger = sexy
Savage has always been UGLY.

I want a 17 hornet in bumble bee (yellow/black) laminate pretty bad. So I'm going to try to act like I didn't see that ruger American pic.

A buddy of mine has one. They're way nice man. He's busted coyotes and tons of prairie dogs with his. I want one too.

[WT]

Thanks for the input. Now, what should I expect to pay? I've seen the Ruger from $599 to $999. A $400 price difference for the same exact gun just 600 miles between stores.

[large car]

Cz makes one and R&M has it in stock.

[Cajun Blake]

Go to Saubier.com and ask the same question, and research this topic

Pretty sure the regular forum members have debated and provided facts as to which make/model 17HH to buy

I shoot a custom 17AH and have zero clue which factory rifle to recommend

Very fun and addictive cartridge

[duckmanep]

Thanks for the input. Now, what should I expect to pay? I've seen the Ruger from $599 to $999. A $400 price difference for the same exact gun just 600 miles between stores.

Ruger 77/17 in 17 Hornet should run you about $725ish
Savage 25LW should run you about $600ish, or $640ish with thumbhole stock.

[Cajun Blake]

based on my research from Saubier: avoid the Savage M25 like the plague

the CZ 527 American appears to be the 17HH of choice , very accurate out of the box

[yanta61]

CZ all the way.... When I was doing the research, Rugers kept coming up with bad triggers reviews and some accuracy issues. I also read a lot of negative stuff on the Savage M25. That is why I went with the CZ 527 varmint. It also had a set trigger that is pretty awesome.

[Cajun Blake]

CZ all the way.... When I was doing the research, Rugers kept coming up with bad triggers reviews and some accuracy issues. I also read a lot of negative stuff on the Savage M25. That is why I went with the CZ 527 varmint. It also had a set trigger that is pretty awesome.

^^^^ smart man

[trooperjd]

Well take it from someone that had a savage model 25 walking varminter, go CZ you won't regret it. My model 25 was fairly accurate (about 1 to 1 1/4" at100), but my action was far from smooth. The seemed to easily bind and a few jams. The action reminded me of a rimfire action vs a centerfire. Just my two cents and maybe I had a lemon. Good luck

[duckmanep]

curious, why the hornet over the 17 Remington?

[stxhunter]

CZ all the way.... When I was doing the research, Rugers kept coming up with bad triggers reviews and some accuracy issues. I also read a lot of negative stuff on the Savage M25. That is why I went with the CZ 527 varmint. It also had a set trigger that is pretty awesome.

I don't have a 17 Hornet, YET, but I do have a 527 varmint in 204. Great gun, good trigger, plenty accurate for my needs. If I were to go with a 17 Hornet I would definitely consider the CZ!!