Agree... Kinda hit and miss for Savage on the 93. I had problems with mine feeding that would push the little 17 bullet into the case even when the magazines were working. Pressure problems and with children using it, too much safety concern, I sold it. I thought about a Marlin too.

A friend has a 93R17 and his has been flawless. He really likes it. I have a 17 Mach 2 and it works well too. Different magazine though.