I had a Savage 93-17 heavy barrel and it shot fantastic. but after a year or 2 I decided I didn't need the extra weight and I sold it and bought another 93-17 with the std. sporter barrel. But this one has the accu-trigger. Between the 2 there is absolutely no difference in accuracy that I can tell - but a big weight difference. I've already take 3 turkeys with this little rifle and squirrels within 75 yds are in major trouble.