What I find interesting about the "Savage Debate" is that Remington is making a "clone" (Model 783) to compete with Savage. Based on this I would guess Savage is in the "catbird seat" at the moment. Rifles are evolving and with the "greatest rifle salesman of all time" in the White House, there is a business opportunity for someone whom can take advantage of it.
Much of the comments about Savage indicate the "module" of being able to change barrels oneself is a great attraction (along with low price and accuracy). This is the same trend evident in the popularity of the Ruger 22 auto, and the AR15 platform.
An AR shooter by simply changing to one of Krieger's "drop ins" can upgrade his AR into the realm of benchrest accuracy. At a very reasonable price for what you get.
I think the small businesses of the stock/action/barrel makers presently have a great opportunity to develop a new lightweight "modular platform" that will be the next great stage in rifle evolution.
The AR is too heavy, due to its bolt carrier, high capacity magazine and stout requirements of its military heritage. What is needed is a small aluminum short-throw bolt-action repeater with an AR type barrel and no gas system that can be modified like an AR to upgrade barrel (without having to headspace), or ugrade trigger, or sights without buying a new rifle.
The stubby 6mmBR/Dasher/30BR class of cartridges with their .308 bolt face, very short bolt throw, extremely inherent accuracy, and light weight are waiting to be exploited.
With close design, you could cut the weight of the AR in half, have mild recoil, extreme accuracy, and easy modularity.
Who will exploit this next stage in rifle evolution? Whomever it is will leave the "Savage debate" to the realm of historical curiosity.
I doubt we will get as many comments as the "Savage debate" generates, but we will be considering something and "brainstorming" the leading edge, rather than what is already a settled market trend.
Maybe.
Much of the comments about Savage indicate the "module" of being able to change barrels oneself is a great attraction (along with low price and accuracy). This is the same trend evident in the popularity of the Ruger 22 auto, and the AR15 platform.
An AR shooter by simply changing to one of Krieger's "drop ins" can upgrade his AR into the realm of benchrest accuracy. At a very reasonable price for what you get.
I think the small businesses of the stock/action/barrel makers presently have a great opportunity to develop a new lightweight "modular platform" that will be the next great stage in rifle evolution.
The AR is too heavy, due to its bolt carrier, high capacity magazine and stout requirements of its military heritage. What is needed is a small aluminum short-throw bolt-action repeater with an AR type barrel and no gas system that can be modified like an AR to upgrade barrel (without having to headspace), or ugrade trigger, or sights without buying a new rifle.
The stubby 6mmBR/Dasher/30BR class of cartridges with their .308 bolt face, very short bolt throw, extremely inherent accuracy, and light weight are waiting to be exploited.
With close design, you could cut the weight of the AR in half, have mild recoil, extreme accuracy, and easy modularity.
Who will exploit this next stage in rifle evolution? Whomever it is will leave the "Savage debate" to the realm of historical curiosity.
I doubt we will get as many comments as the "Savage debate" generates, but we will be considering something and "brainstorming" the leading edge, rather than what is already a settled market trend.
Maybe.
