The Savage B17 F Compact is a bolt-action rimfire rifle chambered in .17 HMR. At 5.25 lbs. and 35.5 inches overall, it's a genuinely compact platform. The 18-inch barrel keeps things handy without giving up much velocity for small game and varmint work where .17 HMR shines. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Savage 
• Model: B17 F Compact 
• Caliber: .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire (HMR) 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 10+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 18 inches 
• Overall Length: 35.5 inches 
• Weight: 5.25 lbs. 
• Finish: Matte Black (Blued) 
• Safety Feature: Top Tang Safety 
• Trigger Type: AccuTrigger 
   

Features 

The AccuTrigger is user-adjustable for pull weight, which matters on a rifle where the .17 HMR's flat trajectory makes the trigger the main variable at distance. The carbon steel barrel and receiver are matte black finished. The drilled-and-tapped receiver takes standard bases, so optics selection is open. The top tang safety sits where the thumb finds it naturally. 
 
The stock is synthetic, sized for the compact designation, shorter length of pull than the standard B17 F, which works well for smaller-framed shooters or anyone who finds the full-size feel awkward prone or in a blind.

The Savage B17 F Compact in .17 HMR gets generally positive marks from owners, with a few consistent themes.

Accuracy is the main draw. Owners regularly report tight groups, and the .17 HMR cartridge's flat trajectory and low recoil make it easy to see hits and corrections at small-game distances. The AccuTrigger gets credit here. Adjustable pull weight is a real advantage on a precision rimfire.

The compact dimensions come up often as a positive. The shorter overall length and lighter weight make it practical for carrying all day and maneuvering in tight spots. Younger or smaller-framed shooters are specifically mentioned as benefiting from the fit.

Build quality opinions are solid. Most owners find the rifle holds zero and runs reliably through normal use.

Aesthetics get mixed reactions. Some owners like the utilitarian matte finish, others find it plain. Not a functional issue either way.

Occasional complaints about weight (some find it slightly heavier than expected for a compact) and infrequent feeding concerns appear in discussions, but neither comes up consistently enough to be a pattern across owners.