Savage Action

[Mark M.]

I'm starting to take a look at the Savage actions because of there barrel switch system, I don't know that much about them, but I know there's a lot of savage shooters here, if I wanted a short action to build a very accurate varmint rifle, which actions would I want to consider? and where would I look to buy it? Thanks

 

[Ktmracer358]

Honestly all savage actions with 4.4 action screw spacing top bolt release and small shank are all the same.

 

[Terry]

Get the Target Action.

 

[sparky123321]

Get the Target Action.

+1

 

[TAJ45]

Barrel switching? Anything you have your smith chamber to your action will be a switch bbl. Instead of a nut, wrench and vise, use a vise and action wrench.

 

[varget204]

If you get a top bolt release action,you can get a decent trigger for it,Rifle Basic II,and if you can find it, A SSS competition Trigger,If it has the Bottom Bolt Release,you can get fixed poundage triggers to about 1.5 pounds, by Timney,Jard,R.Basic and others.You may be able to get a Gunsmith to help you w/the Bottom Bolt Release SA Trigger

 

[codybrown]

I have a few of the old single shot model 112's....hard to beat them. They have substantially better metal finish than the new models.

 

[dfrosch]

Get one with a top bolt release. There are much better trigger options than the bottom bolt release.

If it were me, I'd get a 12 FV at Cabela's or Bass Pro Shops. They're $420 with a 10% rebate right now. Sell the factory barrel for $150 to $175. Sell the accutrigger for $25 to $50. Buy a Criterion barrel from Northland Shooting Supply for $300 + $20 shipping. Buy a Rifle Basix Sav 2 for about $150. Net cost is around $650.

https://www.cabelas.com/product/SAVAGE-FV-VARMINT-RIFLE/1994604.uts
http://northlandshooterssupply.com/

You would also net an action wrench and a barrel nut wrench. I'd get 'em from Northland, so you don't need to pay extra shipping.

If you want a better stock, there are too many options for me to list. Just be sure it has pillars. Could probably find a very good new or second hand for $200 to $300.

 

[codybrown]

If you want a better stock, there are too many options for me to list. Just be sure it has pillars. Could probably find a very good new or second hand for $200 to $300.

IMO the piece of plastic that they call a stock that comes on the FV models needs to be replaced.

 

[dfrosch]

IMO the piece of plastic that they call a stock that comes on the FV models needs to be replaced.

It's a little better than the Savage Tupperware sporter stocks and will work, but yeah, there are much better stocks out there. Finding a used Stockade or SSS laminate would be like winning the lottery. Buying them new might take a year.

Northland has some factory VLP stocks for $220. You'd need to find the bottom metal.

 

[codybrown]

A BVSS stock would be a nice improvement as well....

 

[Dgd6mm]

How about a Savage Target action, Krieger barrel, PR&T Lowboy stock, 6br....wink,wink...

 

[JFrank]

I’m not so sure I would build another savage

 

[B23]

I'm starting to take a look at the Savage actions because of there barrel switch system, I don't know that much about them, but I know there's a lot of savage shooters here, if I wanted a short action to build a very accurate varmint rifle, which actions would I want to consider? and where would I look to buy it? Thanks

For me, if it's going to be a semi custom build, I'll go Rem 700 every time. I'm sure the Savage actions are a good piece, but to my eyes, they are just fugly. Though I'm no particular fan, I could live with the barrel nut, but those Savage actions are just so chunky and odd looking. Kinda reminds me of the saying about what a fat girl and a moped have in common, they're both fun to ride but you just don't want any of your friends seeing you do it.

 

[dfrosch]

For me, if it's going to be a semi custom build, I'll go Rem 700 every time. I'm sure the Savage actions are a good piece, but to my eyes, they are just fugly. Though I'm no particular fan, I could live with the barrel nut, but those Savage actions are just so chunky and odd looking. Kinda reminds me of the saying about what a fat girl and a moped have in common, they're both fun to ride but you just don't want any of your friends seeing you do it.

Put a good trigger and quality barrel on it and show your friends the target.

 

[Nowhere Man]

Buds Guns and Northland Supply both sell Savage target actions.

 

[Larryh128]

IMO the piece of plastic that they call a stock that comes on the FV models needs to be replaced.

If you want a really good stock, look at the GRS berserk stock. Not cheap but awesome. Euro optics deals them.

 

[284winner]

Personally for a switch barrel varmint rifle, I'd use a small shank, top release 4.4 action. It offers the most stock options. Large shank is also fine just a bit more money for really nothing gained as a varmint rifle. .223 & .308 bolt heads and whatever barrels you decide on and you'll have a few great varmint rifles in one package.

 

[DogBuster]

been using Savage actions for 20 years..started with the ole 4.27"

solid bottom s/shots...now use the target actions...trigger is great

usually change the bolt knob is all.....just remember they are large shank

dog guns are my purpose...pic 2...one of my fav's.....20-222

 

[Baddog0302]

I'm starting to take a look at the Savage actions because of there barrel switch system, I don't know that much about them, but I know there's a lot of savage shooters here, if I wanted a short action to build a very accurate varmint rifle, which actions would I want to consider? and where would I look to buy it? Thanks

You need to state if you want a single shot, or a repeater , also there is a forum dedicated to all things Savage. Also, do a search for accucary between switch bbl. rifles that have shoulder fitted barrels and barrels that use the barrel nut.
Check with "gun smiths" and see what they charge for a barrel , to chamber, and head space that barrel, and how long from time of order till you are shooting ?
http://www.savageshooters.com