The short answer

The Savage 93R17 GVXP .17 HMR Bolt Rifle, AccuTrigger & 3-9x40 Scope and the Savage Axis XP .308 Win Bolt-Action Rifle with 3-9x40 Scope are both bolt-action rifles. The Savage 93R17 GVXP .17 HMR Bolt Rifle, AccuTrigger & 3-9x40 Scope is the more affordable option, starting at $370.99 versus $406.99. On the spec sheet, the Savage 93R17 GVXP .17 HMR Bolt Rifle, AccuTrigger & 3-9x40 Scope carries more rounds (5 rounds vs 4 rounds) and the Savage 93R17 GVXP .17 HMR Bolt Rifle, AccuTrigger & 3-9x40 Scope is lighter (96 oz vs 121.6 oz).

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the Savage 93R17 GVXP .17 HMR Bolt Rifle, AccuTrigger & 3-9x40 Scope and the Savage Axis XP .308 Win Bolt-Action Rifle with 3-9x40 Scope?

They differ mainly in caliber (.17 HMR vs .308 Win), model (93R17 GV vs Axis XP), capacity (5 rounds vs 4 rounds) and barrel length (21" vs 22").

Which is cheaper, the Savage 93R17 GVXP .17 HMR Bolt Rifle, AccuTrigger & 3-9x40 Scope or the Savage Axis XP .308 Win Bolt-Action Rifle with 3-9x40 Scope?

The Savage 93R17 GVXP .17 HMR Bolt Rifle, AccuTrigger & 3-9x40 Scope is currently the cheaper of the two, with a lowest listed price of $370.99 compared with $406.99 for the Savage Axis XP .308 Win Bolt-Action Rifle with 3-9x40 Scope. Dealer prices are live and can change.

Which holds more rounds, the Savage 93R17 GVXP .17 HMR Bolt Rifle, AccuTrigger & 3-9x40 Scope or the Savage Axis XP .308 Win Bolt-Action Rifle with 3-9x40 Scope?

The Savage 93R17 GVXP .17 HMR Bolt Rifle, AccuTrigger & 3-9x40 Scope has the higher magazine capacity at 5 rounds, versus 4 rounds for the Savage Axis XP .308 Win Bolt-Action Rifle with 3-9x40 Scope.