Ditto on the trigger upgrade on the Ruger. I have a Ruger 77/22 in the Hornet, and I thought the factory trigger pull was absolutely terrible. I think if I remember right, it broke somewhere around 7 lbs. Ridiculous. I got a Rifle Basix and put it in.. a little touchy to get it set just right, but man, what a difference!!

I, too, am anxious to read more reports on the 17 Hornet, as I'm sure one will be living here in the not-too-distant future.. Right now, I'm kinda leaning more to the Savage..