Savage A17WSM | A 17WSM Semi-Auto? 

Finally I’ve been waiting on these since they announced them 2 years ago. I have a 17 hmr version in the same stock and I love it.

SWEET!!! I have the 17hmr and have been wanting a semi 17wsm!!!!! I’m getting it as soon as my gun shop has one

I love the wood pattern of that stock!

i cant wait to get one!

Interesting cartridge. I might look into this round. I like the looks and the fps is awesome. The rifle looks great

The local store I go to for rifles and fishing will have these next week. Got mine in order being held for me. CANT WAIT lol

That’s a neat gun!

thats pretty cool idea

I had one ordered since shot show debut. Finally got it a week ago. Broke barrel in with about 50 rounds at 100 yards. Averaged 2” groups (my Bmag 17 WSM shoots 1” groups). Bedded front pillar and ordered piccatinny rail.

The delay is necessary to allow pressure to drop to a safe level, before the action opens. Savage made a pretty good video about this, when the A17 was first introduced.

Wish someone would make a revolver in WSM.

That’s a beauty! I had a custom 93R17 17 the guy leaded the stock picked up from a savage Target Comp. shooter I did do Vid. Yrs ago.put some Hot Rod Stripes on it as well I traded it off kick myself ever since🥴

Interesting rifle.

Nice rifle 😎👍🇺🇸

It seems to be printing 3" groups at 100 yards. I hope to see a future video where this fine rifle settles down some.

Nice video, Richard. Sounds like the neighborhood dogs aren't too happy about the gunshots. Lol. I have a couple of Savage rifles with the Accutrigger, and I find them very accurate. A shoot-n-c target helps me speed up the sight-in process once I'm on paper.

Nice review, Now just if Ican find one.

I use 1 shot zero, it always works for me! The most likely reason for the large group is a loose or improperly seated scope.

Im on every waiting list in America for this rifle...no joy.

Where did you find one? I've been looking everywhere. Last time I contacted Savage, I was told they had decided not to release it in a 17 WSM version due to supply chain issues. Also, did you ever get your accuracy issue sorted out?

That beautiful stock is kinda ruined by the Big "A series" mark under the ejection port.

What’s the deal I have had that on order when it hit the website and nothing has come in yet 🤔. Hopefully it will show up soon 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

Does this mean that the A17WSM may actually be released soon? I have been waiting for one for 2 years now!

Savage scope bases are often lopsided. I had to adjust a scope on a Savage Mk2 about that much. Most scopes will not hold adjustment that far from center. Buy some quality scope bases.

I'm a wanting one of those babies. Usually taking the block out and soaking it in acetone helps,also sometimes those stocks need a little sanding.

Any link to the bore snake?

I'm a little disappointed with the accuracy. Why do you think is that?

Is there a higher capacity magazine available?

where can we get one?

I know its nothing about this video, but could you list the tools you use to make holsters? Thanks

I've been trying to find one for about 2 yrs. How'd you get one??

How’s it been so far?

Bring back the 5mm Remington.

Looks like a nice rifle but you still can't find the ammo for them at a reasonable price. There's none on the shelves of most stores so you have to deal with the price gouging online. So right now that's just an expensive paperweight.

Buddy, you walking around down range in front of a chambered rifle? 😲

won't be buying a 17WSM any time soon

A couple of things. Winchester can't make rimfire ammo that is accurate. Secondly the 17WSM is dead, ammo is too hard to find. Just go with a 17 Hornet of some flavor. You can atleast reload for it. If all you were after was to see if it would go bang, then success. I demand more from my bang sticks. Good luck on the project you just bought!

No ammunition is available they have quit producing it Great gun BUT no ammunition!!!

If only it wasn’t a Savage.

I am not going to bash the 17 WSM. If it suits your needs, and it's good for you then have at it. 6 plus years ago, I wanted to do more prairie dog hunting since I retired. I had always hunted them in MT a day or 2 before the guys arrived for deer or afterward if we had time. So I reload and always used a 222 for PDs.. My 1st summer that I went PD hunting after retiring, I came back with a whole lot of ammo to reload from the .222 and had to limit shots due to barrel heat. I don't mind reloading, but when you are talking reloading in the upper 100s, it doesn't get to be fun. So, I wanted an alternative to reloading and more shooting. I looked at the 17 hmr and 17 wsm. Why I chose the 17hmr over the 17 wsm.. 1. Less noise 2 Ammo cost for the 17wsm is considerably more than for the 17hmr. Now 2 to 3 times more per shot!! 3. 17hmr ammo weighs a LOT LESS and takes up a LOT LESS space in your pockets. Try carrying 300 rounds or more of 17 wsm in the field with you!! I normally don't hunt near my truck, and I am out for hours away from it. I don't fell like going back to the truck for more ammo due to weight or storage issues. 4. I assume the barrel will heat up faster on 17wsm since it shoots a faster bullet. Also, I have never had a bolt action fail me, but I have had a semi-auto rifle fail me. I don't like fixing stuff in the field or have to go back to the truck to hopefully fix it. 5. I can get within 200 yds or slightly more for all the prairie dogs to get all the shooting that I want or can do. I know the 17wsm is capable of further range, but I don't have a need for that. 6. The 17hmr is powerful enough for PDs. I have shot countless doubles and one threesome at 92 yds. 7. I use a Votex 6.5x20-50 scope. I would think that once you approach the 300 yd range you might need more power for a small target like PDs to have consistent kills which probably means more money for a scope. Oh, you will pay more $$$ for the 17wsm versus the 17hmr also unless you get some kind of super deal. Those are just a few reasons I chose the 17hmr over the 17wsm. I have the Savage B17 bull barrel and love it with several of the 10 round clips that I carry with me. I have had that barrel very hot as well on occasions. I have created my own blower set up to cool down the barrel. Not only does barrel heat come from the bullet/gases, but in the summer in MT with no shade, you and the barrel are cooking in the sun before any ammo is fired! Of course, I would not use the 17hmr on coyotes or badger unless they are close enough for a headshot, and besides, if I especially wanted to hunt them, I would take the 222. OK, I have bored you, so have fun with either 17 hmr or 17 wsm or both. Guns are like tools. They all have a specific purpose. Use them wisely!