I have had very good results with the 17 gr V-Max cartridges in 17HMR in the CCI, Hornady, and Federal. The only brand that has been a real disappointment is the Winchester Supreme 17 gr V-Max. Lots (and I mean LOTS) of misfires in my Savage 93R17TR. They also misfire in my son's Savage, too. Don't know if the Marlin would handle them better. They shoot fine accuracy wise, and perform great on gophers, but you never know when you are "dry firing" or actually shooting. I got a great deal on a bunch of it that will take me a few years to shoot up, and once I do, I won't buy it again at any price.
