Never had an issue before now, but most of my semi-auto experience is just with 10/22's and AR's.Originally Posted by Rooster 50
Never had an issue before now, but most of my semi-auto experience is just with 10/22's and AR's.
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You have to visually watch the mag latch into place In front. You can hear it click. I did not try opening the bolt first but that should help. My current problem is related to the trigger not returning. I think the bolt is short cycling. The gritty trigger is related to the weird accutrigger spring. It is smooth without it, but the gun had to be hand cycled for some reason.
The weird thing about this whole A17 ordeal, is that if I reach underneath and hold upward on the magazine and don't allow it to drop down (especially in the rear), it works like a fine Swiss watch! If I don't, I get the same results as the pictures posted by J. Baker....
I finally gave up on the email I sent Savage because I never received any response....I called them and they are sending two magazines to see if that is the problem....If not, it'll have to go back for repairs....I'm not very happy with the A17 right now, needless to say!
As long as i make sure mine click
In no failures at all but can be decieved if not checking everytime. I called savage was told 2 mfg formagazines one had wrong geometry . Sending new one out. They want mine back . Been waiting. 2 weeks so far
Finally, got time and a chance to shoot mine. I have 3 clips and ran each thru 3 times and I had no trouble with jamming or the clips falling out. :) I must be lucky. it also shoots fairly well for not having my shooting bench set up to use
Lock the bolt back before inserting the mag.
I now use the Butler Creek mag. The extra length allow a good grip when inserting, and it's easier to load then the factory mag.
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1/15/2019 Savage has not improved the QC in the past few years on the A17 HMR rifle. Took mine to the range and the first round fired and the trigger locked and could not pull. Then ejected and fired the new round same thing. Called customer service while at the range. The lady told me adjusted the trigger a 1/4 turn clockwise, which I did. The rifle did cycle a second round and then a third firing without pulling the trigger. I am really disappointed that Savage Arms has not fixed all the problems with the A17 rifle. Mags and cycling and the poor design of the mag holder. The Butter Creek mags are a great improvement except the latch on the rifle is a poor design. I sent the rifle back to Savage for repair. I called customer service for progress report and was told was in for repairs and Savage would sent repair sheet with the rifle return with what was done to rifle. Well, they did not. Called Customer service again and ask what was done to my rifle, said would email me and she did. I guess am pis about the hold thing. I have never bought a firearm, pistol or rifle in over 40 years that did not function property right of the box. Will never buy any Savage Arms Product again.
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