I don't know why I so in lust for this caliber.. but I am! Is the model 25 in .17 Hornet actually out yet? I tried calling Savage but they are closed today for Good Friday! I have a Savage model 40 in .22 Hornet, was just out at the range with some Privi Partisan but it wasn't grouping well at all! I had a 3x9 power 'scope set at 9 power and was at 50 yards, from a rest, getting 1.5" groups.