The first commercially successful semi-auto .17 HMR rifle. Standard blowback designs fail with .17 HMR due to case head separation. Savage's delayed blowback rotating bolt design made the A17 the breakthrough product in this niche. Type: Rifle Action: Semi-Auto Caliber: .17 HMR Capacity: 10 Year introduced: 2015, USA Weight: 67 oz Overall length: 41.25" Status: Active Intended use: Hunting, Target Shooting