I thinkthey are limitingto be a goodchoice for the bigger varmits like yotes. However know guys who use themwith 20 gr bullets &limiting distance/shot placement. For plinking, small game/varmits & youngsters they are superb IMO.


Sheridan, I have no experience with the newmarlin 917's (2009 models). However have had experience with several 917's prior to 09andmost needed trigger touch ups to get the best of them. Also some needed free floating work, basically hawgthe barrel channel to remove stock touch. WhileI liked the marlins, when i bought a 17 hmr 2 years ago I ended upwith the CZ and Savage as being the front runners. While not as nice in fit & finish I ended buying a Savage b/c it was less then half the price of the CZ. I have put 1000 + rounds thru the savage and the only thing i have done is clean the bore regularily. It shoots 1" or better with both 17 and 20 gr pills,I couldn't be happier in its performance in regards to accuracy. The Accutrigger came set at just under 2lbs, I can reduce it more if i wanted but being the kids shoot it won't. Best of luck.