A few years ago, when you couldn't BEG a box of 22wmr rounds, there was always, always plenty of 17hmr on the shelves. I used to shoot a Winchester heavy barreled 17 bolt and it shot 1/2" at 100 yards, no kidding. But at my age now, I'm thinking of adding another 17hmr in semi auto. There is a 22mag sitting in the front room, a CZ, and it is a great accurate carbine, easy to carry and accurate.

This is the heavy fluted barrel with thumbhole stock.

Could any member share comments about the Savage A17 laminate model? I don't know how best to add sights or scope or red dot.