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Rimfire semi-autos have a reputation for getting filthy fast, and that is exactly the problem Franklin Armory set out to solve with the F17-X. Instead of the usual blowback action, this rifle runs a slim Osprey Defense gas piston system, the same basic concept you find in piston AR-15s. The result is an action that stays noticeably cleaner and cooler through long shooting sessions, which matters when you are burning through a couple hundred rounds on a prairie dog town. It is the first piston-driven rimfire platform ever brought to market, and it remains one of the only ways to get .17 WSM in a semi-auto.
The .17 WSM is the fastest rimfire cartridge you can buy, pushing 20 grain bullets around 3,000 fps. That translates to a flat trajectory and real authority on varmints and small game out to distances that leave .17 HMR and .22 WMR behind. The 16 inch barrel wears a 1:9 twist and comes threaded 1/2×28, and here is the clever part: the piston system self-regulates for suppressed or unsuppressed fire. Spin a can on, take it off, and the rifle just keeps cycling without any adjustment on your end.
The hardcoat anodized aluminum receivers are optic ready with a flat top rail, so mount whatever glass suits your style of shooting. The 15 inch M-LOK handguard includes an integrated barrier stop that doubles as an indexing point, handy for shooting off fence posts, truck hoods, or a barricade. A B5 Systems Bravo adjustable stock lets you dial in length of pull, and the custom tuned trigger breaks cleaner than most factory AR triggers, which helps you take advantage of what this cartridge can do at distance.
This version ships with a single 10 round magazine, a practical setup for hunters who want a lighter, lower profile mag in the field. If your idea of a good afternoon involves ground squirrels, rockchucks, or steel at 200 yards, the F17-X is a rifle built for exactly that kind of work.
Most rimfire semi-autos run a blowback action, which dumps carbon and fouling straight into the receiver. The F17-X uses an Osprey Defense gas piston system instead, so it runs cleaner and cooler through extended shooting sessions. It was the first piston-driven rimfire platform on the market, and it handles the .17 WSM cartridge that blowback designs struggle with.
Yes, the 16 inch barrel is threaded in the common 1/2×28 pitch, so it accepts most rimfire suppressors. Even better, the piston system automatically adjusts between suppressed and unsuppressed use, so there is no gas setting to fiddle with when you add or remove a can.
No, this rifle ships without sights. The upper receiver is optic ready with a flat top rail, so you can mount a scope, red dot, or backup irons of your choosing. Given how flat .17 WSM shoots, most owners pair it with a magnified scope to stretch it out on varmints.
The .17 Winchester Super Magnum is the fastest rimfire round available, launching 20 grain bullets at roughly 3,000 fps. That gives it a flatter trajectory and more downrange energy than .17 HMR or .22 WMR, making it a favorite for prairie dogs, ground squirrels, and general pest control out to 200 yards and beyond. It is also just plain fun on steel at the range.
| UPC | 818725010811 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 00-10062-BLK |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 16" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .17 WSM |
| Capacity | 10 + 1 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 48 |
| Number of Magazines | 1 10 rd. |
| Package Height | 11.0 |
| Package Width | 4.0 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | Thumb |
| Shipping Weight | 14.0 |
| Sights | No Sights |
| State Restriction (IL) | NO SALE TO ILLINOIS PICA |
| State Restriction (WA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO WASHINGTON |
| Magazine Included | 1 x 10-Round |
| Model |
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