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Savage
Sept 23, 2003 13:06:35 GMT -5
Post by Bobcat on Sept 23, 2003 13:06:35 GMT -5
Is anyone shooting the new Savage rifles? They have sure done a turn around the past several years. They are real tackdrivers out of the box. The Model 11FNS looks to be an ideal calling rifle in .223, 22-250, or .243. It has a 22" barrel and only weighs 6 1/2 lbs....and you can get them for about $355. They are not the prettiest girl at the dance, but appear to do the job.
Who is using one or has shot one?
Bob
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Savage
Sept 26, 2003 15:35:44 GMT -5
Post by texasshooter on Sept 26, 2003 15:35:44 GMT -5
I have a 12BVSS in 22-250 that shoots real well. I was (or still am I guess) a die hard Remington fan, but once I tried the new Accutrigger... I was sold. The trigger was the only thing I didn't like about the Savage... now they have that fixed. I topped it off with a Leupold LRT 6.5-20 and it's one of my favorite Prairie Doggin rigs. It aint no carry gun though!
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Savage
Sept 29, 2003 10:20:15 GMT -5
Post by Bobcat on Sept 29, 2003 10:20:15 GMT -5
texasshooter,
Yeh, I have been pretty well married to Remington as well. Their quality control has just continued to drop the past several years while Savage's continues to climb. I am certainly thinking of giving a Savage a try.
Good Hunting,
Bob
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Savage
Oct 1, 2003 21:23:49 GMT -5
Post by yotecaller on Oct 1, 2003 21:23:49 GMT -5
My Savage model 11 in 22-250 will shoot less than 1/2 MOA out of the box with 55 Grainers loaded with IMR 4064.It is my best rifle.
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Savage
Oct 2, 2003 8:40:24 GMT -5
Post by Bobcat on Oct 2, 2003 8:40:24 GMT -5
The more first hand reports I get on the Savage, the more impressed I am.
Thanks,
Bob
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Bennie
Hunter
Hico, Texas
Posts: 242
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Savage
Oct 23, 2003 20:37:15 GMT -5
Post by Bennie on Oct 23, 2003 20:37:15 GMT -5
Bobcat, I have two savages a 12bvss (timney trigger)and a 12fvss ( accu trigger ) and both are shooters, looking to buy another one for my little woman, made the mistake of taking her pdoggin and she loves it. They are capable of shootin better than I can on most days. But I did look at a kimber 84 longmaster the other day , sure was pretty.
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Savage
Oct 25, 2003 21:41:58 GMT -5
Post by ArizonaRanger on Oct 25, 2003 21:41:58 GMT -5
Savage is one of the best kept accuracy/bargain secrets around,and since thy aren't the big outfit they once were you wont here much in the shooting rags about them.
Jack
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Savage
Oct 26, 2003 20:19:22 GMT -5
Post by BayouCityBoy on Oct 26, 2003 20:19:22 GMT -5
I've never owned one, but all the good press is making me re-think the issue. They are still as ugly as dirt, but they sure seem to shoot well.
I've been toying with the idea of buying one in 22/250 and getting a barrel in 22BR built for it. Sounds like you can change barrels at home and set headspace, etc. fairly easily. I may give it a try this winter.
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Savage
Oct 26, 2003 21:26:27 GMT -5
Post by coloradocoyotes on Oct 26, 2003 21:26:27 GMT -5
I have a new Savage mdl 11 in 22-250. After breaking it in, fire 1, then clean for 5 rounds. Fire 2, then clean for 10 rounds, I shot a sightin group that measured 1/4 inch with factory ammo. And I had a wittness.
Needless to say I'm very impressed with Savage. I did replace the factory trigger with one from Sharp Shooters Supply after shooting the 1/4 inch group but haven't shot any groups with it.
If you're in the market for a new rifle give Savage a look.
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Savage
Oct 27, 2003 0:22:28 GMT -5
Post by CoonDawg on Oct 27, 2003 0:22:28 GMT -5
Savage is the easiest to do a switch barrel set up with.
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Mikie
Hunter
Walnut Springs,TX
Posts: 123
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Savage
Oct 28, 2003 10:54:48 GMT -5
Post by Mikie on Oct 28, 2003 10:54:48 GMT -5
Hey Bobcat I have a savage model 12 fvss with a sharpshooter trigger. I love it My smallest group size was .312 at 100 yrds.factory ammo winchester varminter 45gr. in the white box.
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Savage
Oct 28, 2003 11:39:13 GMT -5
Post by TexasDoc on Oct 28, 2003 11:39:13 GMT -5
Hey Bob,I ahve been looking at teh Savage Striker in 243 for a while,but just can't make up my mind if its any better then a Encore in the same caliber. What do yall think of this as a gun for hunting Deer,Blackbucks,Hogs and more???
TexasDoc
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buzzsaw
Full Member
Richmond, TX
Posts: 82
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Savage
Oct 28, 2003 14:56:36 GMT -5
Post by buzzsaw on Oct 28, 2003 14:56:36 GMT -5
Bobcat, I don't know if you have heard of Sharp Shooter Supply or not. Fred and his employees do great things to and with Savage rifles. And as a bonus the prices are great. I had them work over a 10fp in 223. The rifle will never be a walking varment rifle but it will sure shoot into one small hole.
buzzsaw
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Savage
Oct 28, 2003 15:39:09 GMT -5
Post by Bobcat on Oct 28, 2003 15:39:09 GMT -5
buzzsaw, Yup, I am trying to decide between the Sharp Shooter and the Rifle Basix triggers.........decisions, decsions!  Did you compare both, or were the RB's available yet when you did yours? Thanks, Bob |
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Savage
Oct 28, 2003 15:43:05 GMT -5
Post by Bobcat on Oct 28, 2003 15:43:05 GMT -5
Hey Doc, I had a 13" 7-30 Waters Contender built for me by Virgin Valley Custom Guns. I dearly loved it. It was just the ticket for what you are talking about. With that said, GonHuntin has pretty much got me talked in to a Competitor next time around. You can use the larger calibers in them like the Encore. You might check them out. They seem to balance much better. Here is a link: www.competitor-pistol.com/index.htmlGood Hunting, Bob |
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