Savage A17 HM2 Precision Semi-Auto Rifle - Gen 1, 20" Barrel vs Ruger Mini-14 Ranch Gen 1: Classic Semi-Auto .223/5.56 Rifle, 18.5" Barrel
The short answer
The Savage A17 HM2 Precision Semi-Auto Rifle - Gen 1, 20" Barrel and the Ruger Mini-14 Ranch Gen 1: Classic Semi-Auto .223/5.56 Rifle, 18.5" Barrel are both semi-automatic rifles. The Savage A17 HM2 Precision Semi-Auto Rifle - Gen 1, 20" Barrel is the more affordable option, starting at $366.99 versus $899.99. On the spec sheet, the Savage A17 HM2 Precision Semi-Auto Rifle - Gen 1, 20" Barrel carries more rounds (10 rounds vs 5 rounds) and the Savage A17 HM2 Precision Semi-Auto Rifle - Gen 1, 20" Barrel is lighter (88.8 oz vs 112 oz).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between the Savage A17 HM2 Precision Semi-Auto Rifle - Gen 1, 20" Barrel and the Ruger Mini-14 Ranch Gen 1: Classic Semi-Auto .223/5.56 Rifle, 18.5" Barrel?
- They differ mainly in caliber (.17 HM2 vs 5.56 NATO), model (A17 vs Mini-14), capacity (10 rounds vs 5 rounds) and magazines included (1 vs 0).
- Which is cheaper, the Savage A17 HM2 Precision Semi-Auto Rifle - Gen 1, 20" Barrel or the Ruger Mini-14 Ranch Gen 1: Classic Semi-Auto .223/5.56 Rifle, 18.5" Barrel?
- The Savage A17 HM2 Precision Semi-Auto Rifle - Gen 1, 20" Barrel is currently the cheaper of the two, with a lowest listed price of $366.99 compared with $899.99 for the Ruger Mini-14 Ranch Gen 1: Classic Semi-Auto .223/5.56 Rifle, 18.5" Barrel. Dealer prices are live and can change.
- Which holds more rounds, the Savage A17 HM2 Precision Semi-Auto Rifle - Gen 1, 20" Barrel or the Ruger Mini-14 Ranch Gen 1: Classic Semi-Auto .223/5.56 Rifle, 18.5" Barrel?
- The Savage A17 HM2 Precision Semi-Auto Rifle - Gen 1, 20" Barrel has the higher magazine capacity at 10 rounds, versus 5 rounds for the Ruger Mini-14 Ranch Gen 1: Classic Semi-Auto .223/5.56 Rifle, 18.5" Barrel.

