I had a chance this weekend to play with a few 17HMRs at a local hunting outfitter. I compared the Savage, Marlin, Remington, Henry, and Ruger models side by side. The Ruger is my first choice and the most expensive. Around $509.00....... The Savage and Remington models were a far second.
I like the 'controlled feed' of the Ruger. If you chamber a round, drop the magazine and open the bolt.....................the bolt 'holds' the round in place all the way to the extractor.
Not to mention the flawless and flush-to-stock Ruger rotary magazine. It makes it nice to be able to carry the rifle at its balance point (unlike my Marlin 25MN in .22 Mag).
Do you agree that the Ruger is superior to the other rifles?
2007-08-12 20:38:52 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
They are all well made firearms*. It is just a matter of which one you like the best*.
2007-08-13 02:40:15 · answer #1 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wouldent say the ruger is superior,its all a matter of opinion.it basically all depends on what people like.my savage bolt holds the round in place all the way to the extractor just like the ruger.its all a matter of opinion.personally i wouldent give up my savage for a ruger and i am a big ruger fan..its just what different people prefer
2007-08-12 21:57:22 · answer #2 · answered by ridgerunner_99d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've always been a Ruger guy... However I can't bring myself to spend that much on a .17hmr... At least at this point in my life... I do have a Marlin and a Taurus in 17hmr though... Of the 2, I like the Marlin much better!!
2007-08-13 04:59:13 · answer #3 · answered by soulsource7 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋