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Old 06-13-2017, 7:24 PM
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Has anyone seen a B17 on the shelf in Nor Cal? I'd like to fondle one before I order it...or if some place has the FV in stock, I'd buy it.

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Ordered one today. I'll report back when it comes and I have a chance to play with it.

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Old 06-29-2017, 8:23 PM
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Since I couldn't find one, I ordered one.
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There's always the 93 series, I love mine so much I bought 2 one .17 HMR and one in .22
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So.. do you have it yet? I'm poised to buy a .17, but still fence sitting between the Savage and CZ 455
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So.. do you have it yet? I'm poised to buy a .17, but still fence sitting between the Savage and CZ 455


Um, no. Ordered it a month ago and still waiting....
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Um, no. Ordered it a month ago and still waiting....
Good to know. I'm leaning toward the B-17FV. It looks like a decent rifle for the pricepoint. I like the rotary mag and new safety over the 93.

Apparently there's a B17G with a really nice looking wood stock, but it's priced significantly higher.

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Good to know. I'm leaning toward the B-17FV. It looks like a decent rifle for the pricepoint. I like the rotary mag and new safety over the 93.

Apparently there's a B17G with a really nice looking wood stock, nit it's priced significantly higher.
I have the FV on order. The reasons you listed are why I chose it over the 93 or xt-17. For around $300, it seemed like a lot of rifle. That reminds me, I'm gonna have to call the shop tomorrow and bug them.
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I have the FV on order. The reasons you listed are why I chose it over the 93 or xt-17. For around $300, it seemed like a lot of rifle. That reminds me, I'm gonna have to call the shop tomorrow and bug them.
I visited my LGS today. He didn't have one in stock but checked his supplier who said he had several, so I ordered one.

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I visited my LGS today. He didn't have one in stock but checked his supplier who said he had several, so I ordered one.
Mine is in! Going to DROS tomorrow
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Be careful with the savage mine is extremely accurate but I'm having trouble with light firing strikes
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Mine got broke out of jail today. Scope is mounted, new leather sling made, ammo in hand. Off to the ranch to shoot tomorrow :-)
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I took my new B17 FV out today. The bolt is a bit finicky to replace after removal, and a full mag is a tight fit in the well. It takes quite a push to get it to snap in. Other than that, the rifle is solidly built. I poked 50 rounds through it, and after getting it sighted in at 100 yds, we did some squirrel hunting. That Hornady 17gr Vmax is devastating on a ground squirrel. I'm happy with the value of the rifle, overall.
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