Marlin xt17V vs Savage 93R17

[M1XdColt]

So will a little help hear, I'll be getting my first 17hmr but which is better the Marlin or Savage. What i like about the Marlin is that it has the 7rds mag and maybe if I'm right it also comes with the 4rd mag too. The Marlin has a nicer stock and barrel is a inch longer over the Savage. For the Savage it comes with a 5rd mag and has a 21inch barrel also should come with a scope a (3-9x40). So what is better between both rifle, price is about the same. Hard to choose from.

[joe47]

CZ 452 .17HMR or CZ 455. 3 different barrels, .22lr, .17HMR, and .22 mag, or you can get the single caliber you want for less than $400.

They cost a little more but you get what you pay for.

[reload4fun]

I have both in 22wmr. The marlin I put a thumb hole stock, sent the trigger and bolt out for some work, (less then $50) put a simmons whitetail scope and it can hold it's own on any range. The Savage I put the same stock on, had the trigger worked on, Appachee did it for about $35, put a viper scope on it and it goes to the range weekly. I like the bolt on the Savage better then the Marlin, but that is just the way my thumb catches it. I shoot more off a bench and higher powered scopes. With a little trigger work you'll love either one.

[WiND DANCE]

Marlins barrels are suppose to be better, but nowadays Remington owns Marlin.. Quality control could be a hit or miss.

[Occams Rasor]

I have the Savage with Bull barrel. Have no complaints and shoots like a laser if there is no wind. You can get a 10rd mag for the savage (~$40). and that is what I use. I have found it shoots CCI poly tips the best, Horaday a close second. YMMV.

[duckman1]

I just picked up a used Savage 93R in .17hmr, it shot pretty well.

I restocked it with a Boyds Evolution stock, adjusted the trigger but have not had a chance to hit the range, I expect to like it even more. Down the road I'll be adding a better scope and letting the Mrs. and Miss have a go at it.

For comparison I also have a Ruger .17hmr all stainless, it shoots pretty well right out of the box and I am considering a 2nd mortgage to be able to properly feed and equip both rifles.

[winetoad]

I'm in the same decision dilemma. I like the savage for the price with a scope. The stock is the only drawback to me. But then I haven't seen one in person yet. What's the opinion of the wood stock?

[Hdawg]

I have had a Savage for maybe seven years now. It shoots better than I do. I would suggest upgrading the scope it comes with. Even if you don't, it will still probably be more accurate than the average shooter can hold.

I have no experience with the Marlin. I did buy a CZ .22 for my son, though. If you want a nicer rifle out of the box, get one of theirs in .17.

[M1XdColt]

I have check both rifle out today in the same store, the Marlin does look a lot nicer over the Savage. However the Savage has a smoothed bolt over the Marlin, but i have to say im going with the Marlin on this. Price range was $10 different only.

[winetoad]

Saw both of them today. Savage stock looks very cheap..Marlin very nice. Going with the Marlin. Don't think the performance is much different, so going for the better stock.