The Savage 93R17 XP is a bolt-action rimfire rifle chambered in .17 HMR. It ships in Mossy Oak Brush camo and includes a Bushnell 3-9x40mm scope already mounted. The AccuTrigger is adjustable within a safe range, the 22-inch carbon steel barrel has a 1:9 twist, and the rifle weighs 5.25 lbs at 39.75 inches overall. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: 93R17 XP 
• Caliber: .17 HMR 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 22 inches 
• Capacity: 5+1 rounds 
• Weight: 5.25 lbs 
• Overall Length: 39.75 inches 
• Twist Rate: 1:9" 
• Finish: Mossy Oak Brush 
   

Detailed Features 

• AccuTrigger: Adjustable trigger pull that can be set lighter than most factory triggers without sacrificing the built-in safety block. It's one of the reasons this platform stays popular for rimfire precision work. 
   
• 22-Inch Carbon Steel Barrel: The longer barrel extracts more velocity from .17 HMR compared to shorter-barreled platforms, and the 1:9 twist stabilizes the light, fast bullets the cartridge uses. 
   
• Bushnell 3-9x40mm Scope Included: The rifle ships ready to shoot with the scope already mounted, which removes a step for buyers who want a functional setup out of the box. 
   
• Mossy Oak Brush Finish: Effective camo pattern for wooded and brush environments; well-matched to the small-game and varmint hunting this rifle is typically used for. 
   

Usage 

At 5.25 lbs and 39.75 inches overall, the 93R17 XP carries without fatigue during longer hunts. The .17 HMR cartridge at this barrel length gives flat trajectories suitable for squirrels, rabbits, and varmints at ranges where a .22 LR starts to drop significantly. The adjustable AccuTrigger and included optic make it a competitive option for rimfire benchrest and casual target work as well.

The Savage 93R17 XP in .17 HMR has a solid reputation as a small-game and varmint hunting rifle, and the owner community reflects that.

Accuracy is the most consistently praised attribute. The AccuTrigger draws specific mention in nearly every positive review; owners appreciate being able to adjust pull weight without needing a gunsmith, and most describe the trigger as one of the better factory rimfire triggers available at this price point. Paired with the 22-inch barrel and a good optic, the rifle shoots tight groups at 100 yards with quality .17 HMR ammunition.

The Mossy Oak finish and overall package get favorable comments from hunters, particularly those using it in brushy or wooded terrain where the camo is actually useful rather than decorative. The 5.25 lb weight is mentioned as a plus for carrying during longer outings.

Negative feedback is limited but consistent: some owners report occasional magazine feeding or extraction issues. These seem to be rifle-specific rather than universal, and most users describe the frequency as low enough that it doesn't affect their overall satisfaction.

The bundled Bushnell scope is generally considered adequate for the rifle's intended use, though serious target shooters tend to upgrade it. For hunters and casual range users, the included optic is functional and removes the cost of buying glass separately.