Description

The Franklin Armory F17-SPR is chambered in .17 Winchester Super Magnum and features an 18-inch barrel with a 1/9-inch twist rate. It’s built on a forged 7075-T6 aluminum AR-15 platform with a hard coat Type III anodized black finish.

Key Features

• Barrel: 18-inch thin contour barrel made from 4140 Chromoly Steel with a salt bath nitride chamber and bore.
• Upper Receiver: Franklin Armory forged upper receiver, 7075-T6 aluminum with Type III hard coat anodizing. Includes a TML-12 free float handguard with M-Lok compatible slots.
• Bolt Carrier Group: Custom designed for .17 WSM with a salt bath nitride finish.
• Gas System: Features a gas piston system, developed in collaboration with Osprey Defense.
• Lower Receiver: Franklin Armory forged lower receiver, 7075-T6 aluminum with Type III hard coat anodizing. Includes a specialized tension screw to minimize receiver play, and a factory-tuned trigger.
• Grip: Mission First Tactical EPG16 grip.
• Magazine: 10-round capacity magazine with billet construction, metal feed lips, and follower. Compatible with standard AR-15 magazine wells.
• Stock: Mission First Tactical Battlelink minimalist stock with an angled, non-slip rubberized buttpad and QD sling mount.
• Weight: Approximately 6.6 pounds.

This rifle is a good option for Alabama hunters targeting small game like squirrels and varmints. It’s also suitable for recreational shooting at the range. The AR platform is familiar to many, making it easy to find accessories and customize the rifle to your preferences. The .17 WSM cartridge offers flatter trajectories and higher velocities compared to .22LR, making it effective at longer ranges.

Shipping & FFL Transfers: We ship firearms to licensed dealers within Alabama. All firearms must be shipped to a Federal Firearms License (FFL) holder. We can assist with FFL transfers for a fee. Please contact us for details on our transfer process and current rates.

Local Customers: Customers in the Montgomery area can pick up firearms in-store after completing all required paperwork and background checks.