This is actually a 2 part question. Part one of the question is is simple, 17HMR or 17mach II? I know the cost difference allready so I guess the real question is about difference in performance and accuracy of the 2 cartridges. Honestly, most of my shooting is target shooting so how accurate is the 17Mach II compared to the HMR? I am leaning toward the 17HMR.
Part two is, which rifle? The two most important things here are accuracy and cost. Right now I would have to say that my choices are limited to the following 3 rifles in the order which they appear:
Savage BTVSS: Good looking Accurate Accu-trigger Really nice stock $360
Marlin 917VSFT: Good Looking Accurate Fluted barrel Really nice stock $360
CZ 452V: Beautiful rifle Accurate by all accounts Availble single set trigger $380-$525 The only downside is it is only available in blue.
I chose the model which I liked the most in both the Savage and the Marlin. I might switch to a different style stock or get a Marlin without the fluted barrel which would obviously change the model number. Let me know what you think of these rifles especially if you have personal experience with them. I saw a Savage yesterday and am really kicking myself for not buying it at the moment but, if you tell me the CZ is really accurate I might be swayed. It really is a beautiful rifle. It probably feels better than the Savage or the Marlin as well.
Part two is, which rifle? The two most important things here are accuracy and cost. Right now I would have to say that my choices are limited to the following 3 rifles in the order which they appear:
Savage BTVSS: Good looking Accurate Accu-trigger Really nice stock $360
Marlin 917VSFT: Good Looking Accurate Fluted barrel Really nice stock $360
CZ 452V: Beautiful rifle Accurate by all accounts Availble single set trigger $380-$525 The only downside is it is only available in blue.
I chose the model which I liked the most in both the Savage and the Marlin. I might switch to a different style stock or get a Marlin without the fluted barrel which would obviously change the model number. Let me know what you think of these rifles especially if you have personal experience with them. I saw a Savage yesterday and am really kicking myself for not buying it at the moment but, if you tell me the CZ is really accurate I might be swayed. It really is a beautiful rifle. It probably feels better than the Savage or the Marlin as well.