Savage 17hmr build critique

[hollowpoint]

Building a Savage 17hmr trainer.

Going to start with a Savage 93r17tr
egw one piece base
burris xteme tactical 30mm rings
Vortex 6.5-20x44 Viper 30mm scope
harris 6-9in bipod

what height rings will i need? the tr has the heavy barrel.

the rifle is going to be shot from 100 to 300yards, paper puncher almost exclusively. would anyone do anything differently?

 

[Killbox Alpha]

Re: Savage 17hmr build critique

I'm not sure if a 17HMR would be the best choice for 300 yard shots. Its a 17 grain bullet, with any kind of cross wind its possible that you may never hit the target. Just something to think about.

 

[300winman]

Re: Savage 17hmr build critique

you should be able to get away with lows with the burris rings you mentioned. that egw base sits a bit taller than the xtr bases.

 

[GotCox]

Re: Savage 17hmr build critique

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hollowpoint</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Building a Savage 17hmr trainer.

Going to start with a Savage 93r17tr
egw one piece base
burris xteme tactical 30mm rings
Vortex 6.5-20x44 Viper 30mm scope
harris 6-9in bipod

what height rings will i need? the tr has the heavy barrel.

the rifle is going to be shot from 100 to 300yards, paper puncher almost exclusively. would anyone do anything differently?


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Sounds like a solid start. Don't forget to upgrade the bottom metal with either a DIP or savagegunsmithing thicker metal piece. When you start playing with tightening the action screws the stock one will just start bending and damage your stock.

 

[hollowpoint]

Re: Savage 17hmr build critique

http://www.diproductsinc.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=164876&CAT=3602

you mean this gotcox?

 

[hollowpoint]

Re: Savage 17hmr build critique

link? any reason why one over the other?

 

[GotCox]

Re: Savage 17hmr build critique

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hollowpoint</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> http://www.diproductsinc.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=164876&CAT=3602

you mean this gotcox?
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Yep that is the one. Most find the stock one will start to bend at around 15 in/lb's on the action screw. Some have found there gun needs the action screws tightened to 25 in/lbs. So for those people there is no choice they have to upgrade because the stock one bends to much and can crack the wood around the bolt.

 

[TOP PREDATOR]

Re: Savage 17hmr build critique

if shooting from the bench most of the time, i'd stick with the 6-9" pod, but if prone is going to be the most used position, i'd go with the 9-13" range, the harris is a good choice.

i prefer the DIP base to the EGW for a few reasons - better mounting screw, 5 MOA more of a slope, and a cut out in the base that gives better access and vision to the chamber. but the EGW is better than none.

as the base acts like a spacer, you should be GTG with medium height, and possibly sqweek by with low height, that will be close. high rings will probably be too high.

 

[hollowpoint]

Re: Savage 17hmr build critique

great info top predator. what height do you usually shoot at from prone?