Savage 93R

legion · 07-06-2007, 10:04 PM

Dick's has one with a Bushnell scope and thumbhole stock. Should I get one, or just break down and get a 10/22?

rem 700 · 07-06-2007, 10:06 PM

It's a good gun, but unless you have a need for the .17, I'd prefer the cheap and fun plinking of a 10/22.

legion · 07-06-2007, 10:30 PM

I was probably going to get in chambered in .22LR, though I've been considering .17HMR. I'd have to do some more research, as I don't know too much about .17HMR...

Dcnoble_07 · 07-07-2007, 01:34 PM

I have a Savage 93R17HMR with a heavy barrel and it is a complete tack driverat 100yds. I can put a group of 3 bullets touching at 100yds. They are rediculously accurate. I definately suggest one. I also have a 10/22 and it comes nowhere near the 93R17 accuracy wise. IfI had my choice it would be the 93R17.

rem 700 · 07-07-2007, 01:47 PM

The 93Rs are all 17 caliber. The 93Fs and Gs are 22 mags. No model 93s chambered for LR. You would be looking at a Savage Mark II for a LR, which is pretty similar. They're good, accurate guns, but can be picky on the ammo they will feed. I recommend the cheap Federal value packs from Wal-mart, they give me the least problems, and Golden Bullets seem to give me the most. The 10/22 can be accurate if you get the full sized one, and they're great fun and can be upgraded easily. Just depends on the action you want, bolt or semi-auto.