I have the Ruger you mentioned and am very happy with it's performance. It's the most accurate 17 I've shot. I've just sent it out to have the trigger lightened. It was crisp but a little heavy. My only complaint is the lack of checkering on the stock. My son has the new Savage Mach2 in grey laminate and I like the stock better. The 24" barrel on the ruger is a plus. The Savage has a 20" barrel.