The short answer

The Savage Precision 93R17 .17 HMR Bolt-Action Rifle with Thumbhole Stock and the Savage Axis XP .308 Win Bolt-Action Rifle with 3-9x40 Scope are both bolt-action rifles. The Savage Axis XP .308 Win Bolt-Action Rifle with 3-9x40 Scope is the more affordable option, starting at $406.99 versus $467.99. On the spec sheet, the Savage Precision 93R17 .17 HMR Bolt-Action Rifle with Thumbhole Stock carries more rounds (5 rounds vs 4 rounds) and the Savage Precision 93R17 .17 HMR Bolt-Action Rifle with Thumbhole Stock is lighter (116 oz vs 121.6 oz).

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the Savage Precision 93R17 .17 HMR Bolt-Action Rifle with Thumbhole Stock 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 vs Axis XP), capacity (5 rounds vs 4 rounds) and barrel length (21" vs 22").

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

The Savage Axis XP .308 Win Bolt-Action Rifle with 3-9x40 Scope is currently the cheaper of the two, with a lowest listed price of $406.99 compared with $467.99 for the Savage Precision 93R17 .17 HMR Bolt-Action Rifle with Thumbhole Stock. Dealer prices are live and can change.

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

The Savage Precision 93R17 .17 HMR Bolt-Action Rifle with Thumbhole Stock 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.