Savage Launches A17 17 HMR Heavy Barrel

If we didn't already want one of the new Savage Arms A17s before, we do now. The new stocks combined with the heavy barrels looks like an awesome combo with which to lay waste to assorted feral beasts. Check out what they had to say about this unique delayed blowback rimfire weapon.

Savage Launches A17 17 HMR Heavy Barrel

Savage Arms is pleased to announce its launch of the A17 17 HMR in heavy barrel / target stock configurations. These new models feature heavy barrels and/or gray wood laminate stocks for updated styling and increased accuracy. Shipments of these new rifles are being delivered to dealers.

The A17 platform is the first high-performance semi-automatic rimfire specifically designed for the 17 HMR cartridge, and its unique delayed-blowback action provides safe, reliable operation with standard 17 HMR loads. Standard features such as a hard chrome bolt, case-hardened receiver, 10-round rotary magazine and button-rifled barrel boost performance even further, while the user-adjustable AccuTrigger™ provides a crisp, light pull for the best possible accuracy.

Features & Benefits:
• First reliable semi-automatic rimfire specifically designed from for 17 HMR
• Delayed-blowback action ensures safe, reliable cycling
• Hard chrome bolt with oversized bolt handle
• Case-hardened receiver and 22-inch button-rifled barrel
• 10-round rotary magazine
• User-adjustable AccuTrigger

Part No. / Description / MSRP:
47005 / A17 Target Sporter Thumbhole (Bull Barrel/Laminate Stock), 17 HMR / $631
47006 / A17 Target Sporter (Bull Barrel/Laminate Stock), 17 HMR / $571
47008 / A17 Sporter (Standard Barrel/Laminate Stock), 17 HMR / $554

Savage Arms is a brand of Vista Outdoor Inc., an outdoor sports and recreation company. To learn more about Savage Arms' products, visit their website, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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