The Savage A17 Target Sporter .17 HMR is a semi-automatic rimfire with a 22-inch heavy target barrel and a gray wood-laminate stock (Savage part no. 47006). Savage uses a delayed-blowback action that it says provides safe, reliable operation, and the fast-cycling action feeds from a 10-round rotary magazine. The user-adjustable AccuTrigger gives a crisp, light pull aimed at precision. With a heavy barrel and a 6.83-pound weight, it is aimed at benchrest-style varmint work and target shooting.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is .17 HMR, the cartridge the A17 platform was designed for.
• The barrel is a 22-inch heavy carbon-steel barrel, button rifled with a high-luster finish for a steady, accurate platform.
• Rate of twist is 1:9, the rifling pitch cut into this barrel.
• The action is semi-automatic delayed blowback, which Savage says ensures safe, reliable cycling.
• Capacity is a 10-round rotary magazine, detachable, so reloads are quick.
• The stock is gray wood laminate in a sporter style with a satin finish and a recoil pad; wood is a natural material, so color varies.
• A hard chrome bolt with an oversized bolt handle is built for wear resistance and positive control.
• The receiver is case-hardened carbon steel with a high-luster finish.
• The AccuTrigger is user-adjustable from 3 to 5 pounds, for a pull tuned to the shooter.
• Overall length is 41.5 inches and weight is 6.83 pounds, with the heavy barrel adding stability at the bench.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the Target Sporter different from the A17 Sporter? The Target Sporter carries a heavy barrel with a high-luster finish and weighs 6.83 pounds, where the A17 Sporter uses a sporter-contour satin barrel.

What scope mounting does it use? Savage lists two-piece Weaver-style scope bases, and no scope is included.

What twist rate does the barrel have? The rate of twist is 1:9 on the 22-inch barrel.

Buy the Savage A17 Target Sporter Rifle, .17 HMR, 22-Inch Heavy Barrel, Gray Laminate Stock

If you want the heavy-barrel version of the A17 for target and varmint work, this is the one to order. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse more semi-auto rifles while you are here.