?? On custom action

[rjtfroggy]

Can one order a custom action with a Savage foot print?
Reason being I have 2 McMillan " Edge" stocks with the Savage inletting and would like to not have to buy another.

 

[std7mag]

Why not buy a Savage target action?

 

[wvlongshot]

Benchrest edge stocks?

 

[rjtfroggy]

Why not buy a Savage target action?

That is what I want to replace.

 

[std7mag]

Oh, i took it to mean you had a stock you wanted to use and were looking for an action to fit.

Details/price on your used Savage action?

 

[Dusty Stevens]

How about selling it and going with a custom action footprint? I cant think of any savage copy

 

[skeetlee]

No customs with savage print

 

[hoz53]

Can one order a custom action with a Savage foot print?
Reason being I have 2 McMillan " Edge" stocks with the Savage inletting and would like to not have to buy another.

i didnt think anyone made one either. that savage tang isnt optimal for bedding. I converted a savage stock to a Rem 783 once. My suggestion after that-- sell them and get a stock with footprint you want.

 

[rjtfroggy]

Oh well it was a shot in the dark. I guess I'll just continue on with my crappy Savages.

 

[hoz53]

Oh well it was a shot in the dark. I guess I'll just continue on with my crappy Savages.

why did you want to switch

 

[rjtfroggy]

Well not because of accuracy. I have a new 6mm barrel coming and thought maybe a smoother action would be nice, my PTA is timed and trued with an installed lift kit but it still isn't even close to my Panda when it comes to smoothness. Plus I can't get the trigger below 7oz. and I have kinda got used to the 1.5 oz. on the Panda and my other Savage with the 2oz. SSS trigger.
Before anyone says try the new Jard, I've been told they won't go down to competition weight reliably with out some modification and at close to $300 that shouldn't be the case. What I spent on this PTA so far would have paid for a custom when I started this venture but hard headedness and ease of working on it myself guided my decision.

 

[hpshooter]

"What I spent on this PTA so far would have paid for a custom when I started this venture but hard headedness and ease of working on it myself guided my decision."

Same story here, my rifle shoots great, really like the SSS evolution trigger and the Masterclass prone stock. The shouldered Pac-Nor barrel has a lot of life left in it at 1300 rounds of 6.5x47Lapua. BUT, every time I shoot one of my buddies Borden or Bat actioned rifles and see how smooth they cycle and how well they are proportioned I remember my dad's comments about trying to make a silk purse from a sows ear. I will be keeping my PTA Savage, no way to recoup 50% of the initial investment. It will always be an example of "Faulty economics" in my mind. The Savage is a damn good rifle for the price and I have bought several for the grand kids to hunt with, sort of like comparing a Timex to a Rolex I guess. (Not that I would ever buy a Rolex)

 

[hoz53]

Well not because of accuracy. I have a new 6mm barrel coming and thought maybe a smoother action would be nice, my PTA is timed and trued with an installed lift kit but it still isn't even close to my Panda when it comes to smoothness. Plus I can't get the trigger below 7oz. and I have kinda got used to the 1.5 oz. on the Panda and my other Savage with the 2oz. SSS trigger.
Before anyone says try the new Jard, I've been told they won't go down to competition weight reliably with out some modification and at close to $300 that shouldn't be the case. What I spent on this PTA so far would have paid for a custom when I started this venture but hard headedness and ease of working on it myself guided my decision.

I guess I was lucky-- After 1 Savage I decided they were not for me. It wasnt even a Target action so it wasnt expensive to start with. i did buy an aftermarket stock and Shilen barrel for it but im using them on another gun now.

 

[rjtfroggy]

Hoz, don't get me wrong I still have a bunch of Savages that were bought for hunting and just plinking at the range and they are damn near perfect for that, all but one are .5 or better with a lot of load work up.
I have a model 12 single shot that was all done up for BR. and it is as smooth as anything and in the right hands would hold it's own against almost anything. Now the target action on the other hand I thought after all the extra work would be the same or at least close to it. No way no how that is the only reason I would send it on it's way. I guess I will stick to my original plan and just put the new 6mm barrel on it, develop a load for it and then use as a just in case gun, when something goes wrong at a match.
I also shoot a Stole for my hunter class and that is the only true custom I have.( at this moment)

 

[hoz53]

Hoz, don't get me wrong I still have a bunch of Savages that were bought for hunting and just plinking at the range and they are damn near perfect for that, all but one are .5 or better with a lot of load work up.
I have a model 12 single shot that was all done up for BR. and it is as smooth as anything and in the right hands would hold it's own against almost anything. Now the target action on the other hand I thought after all the extra work would be the same or at least close to it. No way no how that is the only reason I would send it on it's way. I guess I will stick to my original plan and just put the new 6mm barrel on it, develop a load for it and then use as a just in case gun, when something goes wrong at a match.
I also shoot a Stole for my hunter class and that is the only true custom I have.( at this moment)

thanks for the explanation froggy. if i just wanted a factory rifle to shoot and never take apart i mite well buy a savage