Anyone have a Ruger American Rimfire in .17HMR?

[graycrait]

I'm thinking about getting one of these as my first .17HMR.  I can't find much bad being said about them online.  I don't know anyone who has one in .17HMR.  My RAR .22LR shoots well.  So am looking for a good reason not to get an RAR in this caliber vs Marlin or Savage or CZ.

[MacGyver]

The Savage 9317 is an awfully good rifle. You're welcome to come get mine and shoot it if you want a comparison.

[Sidewinder]

Have you considered the new Savage A17 ...it's .17HMR and getting good reviews. The big boys have them listed at right at $400. I've done some research and they seem to have solved the problem of high chamber pressures and blow-back bolts. It's called delayed action. Personally, I don't care much for the black synthetic stock. I'm into wood... have been all my life. They say it's as accurate as a bolt action.

[siraltitude]

I have a Ruger American in 17HMR and absolutely love it. I put an Vortex Diamondback HP 2-8x32 scope on it and it is a nail driver!