Savage B.Mag 96970 | .17 WSM | 22-inch Heavy Fluted Barrel

The Savage B.Mag (model 96970) is a right-hand bolt-action rifle chambered for the .17 Winchester Super Magnum, built around a heavy, fluted 22-inch carbon steel barrel and a gray laminate varmint beavertail stock. It incorporates Savage’s user-adjustable AccuTrigger and a detachable 8-round rotary magazine to support consistent feeding and predictable trigger breaks. The receiver is drilled and tapped for optics and the muzzle is threaded to accept brakes or suppressors where legal. For an optic under $1000 that pairs well with extended-range rimfire work, consider the Vortex Viper HS-T 4-16×44 for its tracking, reticle options, and usable magnification range.

Typical applications for this rifle include precision varmint/target shooting and small-game hunting, where the high-velocity .17 WSM and a heavy, fluted barrel deliver flat trajectories and extended-range performance.

Product Specifications

• The UPC is 011356969705, identifying this specific item.
• The manufacturer and model are Savage B.Mag (96970).
• The caliber is .17 WSM.
• The action type is Bolt Action.
• The barrel length is 22 inches and is a heavy, fluted profile.
• The barrel material is carbon steel with a matte black finish.
• The rate of twist is 1:8.
• The capacity is 8 rounds (detachable rotary magazine).
• The stock material is gray laminate in a varmint beavertail style.
• The trigger is a user-adjustable AccuTrigger.
• The rifle is drilled and tapped for mounting optics.
• The muzzle is threaded to accept accessories where lawful.
• The handedness is right hand.
• The finish style is matte black/blued on metal components.
• The intended application is field/varmint use.

The B.Mag 96970 is a purpose-built platform for the .17 WSM shooter who wants a dedicated rimfire platform with features that support precision: a heavy, fluted barrel for thermal stability, an AccuTrigger for consistent breaks, and a laminate stock that resists environmental change. The combination of a detachable rotary magazine and a drilled-and-tapped receiver makes it straightforward to mount a quality optic and get to work on long-range small-game and varmint targets.

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