SavageShooters Forum Shutting Down

[PhilC]

Shuts down Aug 30th, new user registrations already disabled.

 

[Forum Boss]

Here is the message on SavageShooters.com :

Notice: Effective 8/30/2025 I will be shutting down this site. After 24 years of operation the time has come. This is a decision I have been facing for the past 6-8 years now as both user interaction and revenues have continued to decline, and keeping it open just doesn't make fiscal sense at this point.

Dates to Note:

6/1/2025 - Paid Subscriptions and New User Registrations have been disabled

8/1/2025 - New posts in the classifieds will be disabled

8/30/2025 - This site will shut down and no longer be accessible



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Forum Boss: I can tell you running a Forum is very, very time consuming. Maintaining security is a big deal. And server costs more than doubled in the last decade.

We encourage members to upgrade -- that is truly very important for this Forum.

 

[SSchnd]

Ah thats a damn shame. Good forum with lot of Savage knowledge.

 

[jelenko]

Would it be possible and make sense that the posts from SavageShooters be migrated to this forum? Maybe just as read only?

 

[AlNyhus]

Some good info over there on Savages. -Al

 

[Bottom Fodder]

I hate that, I try to post over just try to get more active. It would be nice if it was absorbed here and keeped A lived

 

[SKWERLZ]

That’s a bummer
That site was super helpful back when I ran savage actions.

 

[rwj]

This is a big wake up call! This forum could easily be next without the funds needed to sustain its operation!

 

[Boartuff]

When Specialty Pistols forum closed the doors a couple years ago, Jim at Savage Shooters gave us handgunners a section on his site. It’s been much appreciated and although most of our old SP membership is really scattered now, at least several of us have had a location to gather.

 

[STOMP442]

Man, too bad. Savage Shooters was a good one. I always paid my subscription even though I didn't post much over there anymore.

 

[Fuj]

Spent a little time over there over the years. Here's the forum
message as posted by Jim.......

 

[TC260]

When Specialty Pistols forum closed the doors a couple years ago, Jim at Savage Shooters gave us handgunners a section on his site. It’s been much appreciated and although most of our old SP membership is really scattered now, at least several of us have had a location to gather.

I was one of those that was on Specialty Pistols but never really moved on to Savage Shooters. The real bummer about losing these forums is all the knowledge that goes away with it.

 

[Turkeytider]

It is THE place to go for all things Savage. That’s a shame. Posters on there were really helpful when you needed it.

 

[demarpaint1]

I joined a few months ago, sorry to see them go.

 

[NorCalMikie]

More forums gone then we can remember. Not too long ago, Small Caliber Club, Specialty Pistol. You turn around and they're GONE!!
Me and Savage shooters go back to somewhere around 1975?
Seen LOTS of folks come and go and be missed.

 

[bobinpa]

I never visited that site until today. I just wanted to see it. It looks like it is/was a wealth of info for Savage guys... Sad to see something that took so long to build come to an end so abruptly!!

I have no idea what knowledge it takes to run a forum, but I do know the biggest thing needed to run a forum is MONEY. MONEY buys software and talent. Those are the 2 things that give us the best chance at this forum staying alive.

If you guys are going to miss the Savage forum maybe you should think of contributing some money here so this forum isn't next.

 

[TC260]

That brings an interesting ( at least to me ) question to mind. Not saying you were either, by any means ( how would I know ? ), but what other than being a violator of forum rules and/or an obnoxious Richard would get one thrown off of a site?

Speaking of Specialty Pistols earlier, there were some guys on there that would go over to Greybeard to see how fast they could get banned

Just depends on the site, some mods are quick on the trigger, some allow chaos

 

[Boartuff]

Speaking of Specialty Pistols earlier, there were some guys on there that would go over to Greybeard to see how fast they could get banned

Just depends on the site, some mods are quick on the trigger, some allow chaos

It was almost a badge of honor to get the boot, and it didn’t take much. GB was wound up tight.

 

[pdog06]

Been a member on Savageshooters since 2006, and a lurker long before that. Even a moderator at one time in its hayday. Learned a ton over there and met and shot with a lot of people because of that site. Really hate to see it go. Good thing is that some of the past and current regular contributors from there are also members here.