So....Why DID you buy a Savage?

[Shynloco]

Accuracy and cost based upon some shooting buddy's experience with the newer models made after 2005. I've found, quality and accuracy wise (discounting that POS Accutrigger) they make the best "across the counter"/general production rifle sold today. Now as for the infamous Accutrigger..I hate that POS. I have three Savages,, all Model 12's, one Benchrest Target and non any longer have the original Accutrigger. I know the Accutrigger was devised for safety reasons, but IMHO, its still a piece of CRAP complete with the sear block mechanism and every other aspect of making a trigger adjustment and having to stock the stock off, etc, etc. But they did good in making some otherwise fine shootin rifles.

Alex

 

[waterfwlr]

Three reasons. Accuracy, price, barrel changing capability.

 

[Barlow]

5 years ago a few local guys got together to shoot 300, 600 and 1000 yard F Class. 2 of the crew are gunsmiths, and one had built a few rifles on 700 actions. They were shooting 6br, 243AI, 308, 22-250 imp. I started with a 1903 full military Springfield 30-06, with standard sights. Our maximum range that year was 900 yards. One of the guys had Nightforce high dollar scopes and the rest were a mixture. I of course could not win, but I did learn a lot with that Springfield. I bought a Savage 12FTR 308 the next year, because it was reasonable in price, I could get one and be more competitive. I had a 6.5x20 Leupold with turrets and of course handload and although I still did not win I was very competitive. I decided to rebarrel with a Rock Creek 5r in 6 Dasher, and added a Sightron 10x50 last year. I had a T36 for a year prior on the 308. We don't have classes, and we allow benches or prone, very loose rules. This year the old Savage won them all. We only got to shoot 3 matches before we lost our range, so the rubber match hasn't been shot. We shoot four at each range, throw out the low score and agg the rest. I'm ahead by 4 at 300, and the rest they can't win if they all shoot perfect. So anyway, I don't have any experience with custom rifles, but so far Remington 700 customs can be beat, and I really like my Savage. Sorry to ramble. Barlow

 

[Petros284]

Reasons: Price, ability to upgrade to aftermarket parts to tighten up a bit etc, availability. I have been using the Savage PTA actions for five years on F-Open Rifles, but have moved on to a Panda F-Class for my new rifle. The downfall to the savage....the heavy bolt lift in my opinion (even with the "lift" kits.) They are a good action to build off of and once you get used to it you can win matches. Just ask Jim Crofts!

 

[chevytruck_83]

I already owned a Remington 700 in 308 when I purchased my first savage. A savage 12 bvss . Stainless fluted barrel with recessed target crown and nice laminated stock. Savage offered more for the money then just about anyone else and I've read that you have a better chance of getting a good barrel then with the new remongtons.

 

[jonbearman]

I have 2 customs now and still have alot of fun with the stuff I put together. Actually customs are put togethers no different than a remington. You buy the components and a gunsmith puts it together or if you have the skills you put it together. If you have built your own gun then I would say you made your own reciever,made your barrel,made your trigger etc.I have nothing against anyone with a savage,mossberg,remington,sako,winchester and as a matter of fact I love all firearms of some kind of quality that is safe and shoots good enough to take game.I have several savages and enjoy them all.

 

[ryanjay11]

The PTA is a great entry level action that is priced accordingly. I used one for several years on my F-T/R rifle and was very happy with the performance. It won several matches and I would probably still have it, but my eyes were opened when Dale Carpenter let me cycle/dry fire his Barnard at 2011 Nationals. The trigger and bolt lift was unreal. My Savage is still out there winning matches. Heck, I've been beat by it a couple of times.

Savages have their place and I'm very glad they are out there to provide shooters with an affordable entry into the shooting sports. This has probably increased competitor numbers more than anyone is willing to admit. The PTA actions are more robust than the 112 Eric had problems with, so that might have made my experience much different.

People want to defend their choices and will go to the end of the earth to do so. Most 16 year olds think their first car is awesome because they don't know any better. This is why you are always seeing stupid huge stickers that say what the brand of the vehicle is. The reason it is awesome is you aren't walking. Let's stop comparing Savages to customs when there is no comparison. It's really just silly.

 

[jhord]

These Savage threads are funny and seem to come up every few months. Maybe I've never noticed it, but there aren't Remington 700 love/hate threads? There's no justification needed for Savage purchases, either you think they are neat, or you don't. I've had a few Savages and also a few Salvages. The end of Savage ownership for me was when I lifted the bolt on my new Stiller Predator, and then a Pierce. I just couldn't put up with Savage bolts any longer. Or their triggers. It's all R700/clones for me now.

 

[BALEXANDER]

I'm glad I don't know everything like Mr. Cortina, life would be boring as hell
with nothing else to learn. True Story.

 

[people]

The problem started when I bough my first four door truck, I would lay my beloved Savage on the backseat over a blanket and no longer in a padded case when I would go hunting. The action would rattle like crazy and would drive me crazy to hear it for two hours on the way to the lease. I had to travel with the bolt out of the action and wrapped separately.

You should be spending your time driving not listening to your rifle.

Why use a savage if you are rich enough to purchase a four door truck? Priorities man, rifles then trucks.

 

[shortgrass]

I bought my Savages because I think it's hard to beat the styling of the classic Model 99 with the cartridge counter and brass rotory magazine (the pre WW2 model, no letter following the 99). I've got excellent examples of most of the calibers it was produced in, except the .303 Savage caliber. It's hard to beat milled, blued steel and American Black Walnut.

 

[Erik Cortina]

I'm glad I don't know everything like Mr. Cortina, life would be boring as hell
with nothing else to learn. True Story.

I didn't say I knew everything, but I do learn from my mistakes.

 

[Erik Cortina]

Why use a savage if you are rich enough to purchase a four door truck? Priorities man, rifles then trucks.

I no longer use Savages.

 

[broncman]

I bought my Savages because I think it's hard to beat the styling of the classic Model 99 with the cartridge counter and brass rotory magazine. I've got excellent examples of most of the calibers it was produced in, except the .303 Savage caliber. It's hard to beat milled, blued steel and American Black Walnut.

Oooooh yea! I really want a 99!

 

[M-61]

Could order it and have it in less than a week. Can swap barrels and all that myself and not have to take to a smith. Numerous companies offer pre fit barrels. Price was what I could afford at the time. I don't compete nationally so this is probably all I would need where I live to compete and win

this, pretty much

Yes that's my reason. However, I'll add I have never owned, nor fired, a more accurate factory rifle than my Savage LRPV in 6BR. I am referring to a 5 shot group at 100 yards.

 

[mattri]

To piss Erik off.

 

[gotcha]

MATTRI, You just busted the innards of my laugh meter

 

[JRS]

They fit the wants and needs of many. No question about it!

I just can't get into that 1950s Soviet submarine look ;D ???

 

[people]

I no longer use Savages.

. It does take some longer to learn than others.

 

[mao0720]

I got my first one, a Model 10 Tactical In 308, because the features for the price outweighed everything else on the shelf. My second one I fell into a very good trade and got a custom built, to my specs, F/TR rifle built on a Dual Port Target Action. Then I bought a used Model 10 in 243, to be used for a donor action for my next build. The have their quirks, but they are good rifles.