Marlin 917 vs Savage 93

RimfireSpaz · 12-13-2007, 01:20 PM

Im lookin at gettin a 17HMR, and ive done alot of research on The Marlin and Savage, (they are in my price range) and im wondering which rifle will shoot/operate/and be more reliable out of the two. Thanks for any replies.

rdale501 · 12-13-2007, 02:07 PM

Does the Savage have the Accu-trigger? If it does I would opt for it. A couple of my friends have them and I am impressed. It will be my next rifle. I don't know how the Marlin shoots, but that Savage is a tack driver.

Momoney567 · 12-18-2007, 10:08 PM

Im looking at the savage too havent heard much about it but the little i have heard was all good. I foresee that will be my next investment.

webs · 12-19-2007, 06:06 PM

Savage/Accu-trigger

.22guy · 12-19-2007, 10:32 PM

I've heard good things about both, but I'm partial to the Savage 93. I bought one for 230, the blued heavy barrel/wood stock one, and I shot a dime sized group at 100 yards within the first 30 shots. (off a bench with a solid benchrest and all that).

But it's pretty good accuracy for a 230 dollar rifle.

TheTank · 12-24-2007, 10:51 AM

I have had my 93 for a month or so now and am very happy with it. Accu-trigger works great and it drills tacks at 100yds. I opted for the vented/thumb-through stock and heavy barrel. The magazine fit could be a little better, but thats the only thing I have noticed so far. Definetly fun to shoot and accurate with good optics.

forestgleaner · 12-28-2007, 08:38 PM

I have the marlin, it is a shooter. I don't think you can go wrong either way. I am thinking about getting one for my son, but he is only seven months old. Does any one have any experiance with a Henry lever in the 17hmr?

12-13-2007, 01:20 PM	#1
RimfireSpaz Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Somewhere eastern washington Posts: 111 Images: 5	Marlin 917 vs Savage 93 Im lookin at gettin a 17HMR, and ive done alot of research on The Marlin and Savage, (they are in my price range) and im wondering which rifle will shoot/operate/and be more reliable out of the two. Thanks for any replies.

12-19-2007, 10:32 PM	#5
.22guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,259	I've heard good things about both, but I'm partial to the Savage 93. I bought one for 230, the blued heavy barrel/wood stock one, and I shot a dime sized group at 100 yards within the first 30 shots. (off a bench with a solid benchrest and all that). But it's pretty good accuracy for a 230 dollar rifle. __________________ My first priority will be to reinstate the assault weapons ban as soon as I take office.

12-13-2007, 02:07 PM	#2
rdale501 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oregon Posts: 420	Does the Savage have the Accu-trigger? If it does I would opt for it. A couple of my friends have them and I am impressed. It will be my next rifle. I don't know how the Marlin shoots, but that Savage is a tack driver.

12-18-2007, 10:08 PM	#3
Momoney567 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern tube Louisiana Posts: 225	Im looking at the savage too havent heard much about it but the little i have heard was all good. I foresee that will be my next investment.

12-19-2007, 06:06 PM	#4
webs Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 275 Images: 3	Savage/Accu-trigger

12-24-2007, 10:51 AM	#6
TheTank Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 4	I have had my 93 for a month or so now and am very happy with it. Accu-trigger works great and it drills tacks at 100yds. I opted for the vented/thumb-through stock and heavy barrel. The magazine fit could be a little better, but thats the only thing I have noticed so far. Definetly fun to shoot and accurate with good optics.

12-28-2007, 08:38 PM	#7
forestgleaner Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 182	I have the marlin, it is a shooter. I don't think you can go wrong either way. I am thinking about getting one for my son, but he is only seven months old. Does any one have any experiance with a Henry lever in the 17hmr?