I seem to remember an article some years ago that showed a guy sighting through the bore at a 100watt light bulb hung from the ceiling. He had a press with a foot switch to bend the barrel.
Why are factory savage rifles accurate?
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Found a picture, hand operated press.
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hpshooter
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L T Skinnel's shop by chance? Otter Hill Forge.
Orr89rocz
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I actually like the stock accutriggers. Adjusted way down they are quite decent imo
Same issue. Replaced it with a Timney trigger
Over 40+ years of working sight-in clinics, the Savages are consistently the best shooting deer rifles with all manner of ammo, optics and a lot more variables (like the jerk behind the trigger).
IMHO, the pull-button barrels from Savage and Bergara make all of the difference when it comes to accuracy. Most other big industry players simply cannot match that accuracy level with their hammer-forged barrel.
IMHO, the pull-button barrels from Savage and Bergara make all of the difference when it comes to accuracy. Most other big industry players simply cannot match that accuracy level with their hammer-forged barrel
One other thing, those cheap, simple flimsy tupperware stocks we all loathe and complain about are functionally better than we think they are. I think the recoil lug and pillar areas are stiff enough to be effective but still cheap to manufacture. Both of my savages came with tupperware stocks, and when I replaced them, both shot worse. One was replaced with wood, one with a hs with a bedding block. Someday I will get around to bedding them…
JEFFPPC
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In the hands of someone who knows what they are doing I have seen many brands of rifles be accurate, including Savage, I think the question is a bit off center. What Savage has done over the last 25 years more than any other gun make is build rifles were there is a demand. So while most makers simply add a heavier barrel and basically the same stock except a tad wider in the fore end to accomadate the larger diameter barrel, Savage has listened to it customers and designed rifles, especially competition style rifle to fill various needs. The others have ignored all these different shooting avenues. Prime example is Remington and the 6br case, A great example of corporate stupitidy. Savage has observed, listened, and filled needs.
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Amen
That's a good point- they really have built a better mousetrap.
There are a lot of shooters who want an "accurate" rifle right out of the box. Not just for hunting but maybe dipping a toe in the comp pool. We have a range that does PRS style steel shoots out to 800 yards. A guy with a bone stock Savage in 6.5 Creed and decent glass can run factory ammo and be competitive. Will he win on a state/national level- prob not but how many of us do? Dog on the brand and the round all you like it's still true.
The rifle world is mirroring the hot rod world- used to be a car that made 400hp was really unique, now you can buy a dozen right off the lot.
A rifle that shot MOA or better used to be something- now they're pretty common.
There are a lot of shooters who want an "accurate" rifle right out of the box. Not just for hunting but maybe dipping a toe in the comp pool. We have a range that does PRS style steel shoots out to 800 yards. A guy with a bone stock Savage in 6.5 Creed and decent glass can run factory ammo and be competitive. Will he win on a state/national level- prob not but how many of us do? Dog on the brand and the round all you like it's still true.
The rifle world is mirroring the hot rod world- used to be a car that made 400hp was really unique, now you can buy a dozen right off the lot.
A rifle that shot MOA or better used to be something- now they're pretty common.
Infrequent Shooter
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I have read there are 1)better and 2)not so good years for the LRPV or the single shot rifles made in the last 20 years. Info or responses don't have to be set in stone or verified.
This is so true. I see savage has raised they’re prices to reflect they’re good accuracy reputation on a lot of they’re rifles. Still some really good bargain shooters in they’re lineup but some heavy competition in they’re upper platforms. I’m sure there are many others but a good example is howa or vanguard. Very accurate and a little better fit and finish. Plus a good strong aftermarket. Tikka, little more expensive but tough to beat. I think it’s when you get down to savage’s bargain basement is where the eyebrows get raised. The 12fv that I purchased should never have shot as good as it did. Granted, it fowled easy and had to be pretty aware of shooting platform. I’m helping a friend who’s actually in a different state tune a savage axis in 308 and it’s coming along way better than it’s price expectations
My first Savage was a used 12 F/V, 6.5CM. Shot 3" groups at 600 yds.
I'm on my 3rd barrel now. Been shooting it for 4 years.
I never shot the barrel out and have it with the stock tucked away in case someone wants to make a bet lol
I was bitten by the long range bug after I bought it. I found out that after about 1600 rounds I could not get the jump on the lands any more. Took the old barrel and had it cut down re chambered and re crowned.
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