I have been considering high-grading my standard-barrel Savage 93r17 for a while now. I think what I've currently got is the 93r17 F model. I like the cartridge and want something with a better stock and a heavy profile barrel. I'd like it to be as accurate as possible.

There's a 93r17 BRJ up for consignment that looks pretty solid. It would cost $470 out the door. That model doesn't have a threaded barrel though, and I'm really torn on if that's a deal breaker. There're a few options out there that do come with heavy profile threaded barrels. Tikka and Ruger American are the two that immediately come to mind. If it's incredibly accurate I'm inclined to buy it and sell my current 93r17.

93R17 F | 17 HMR Bolt Action | Savage Arms

93R17 BRJ | RIMFIRE | SAVAGE ARMS

Anyone with a very positive experience with the BRJ model?



I like to shoot very small groups on paper, but this one may also make it out to a prairie dog field one day.