To be honest, I've yet to be disappointed with a savage bolt action rifle (at least over the last 10 years).
Today I had a chance to take out one that's been sitting in the box for well over a year. Everything is factory except for the fact I took a dremel and hogged out any and all high spots in the stock that might have had a chance at making contact with the barrel.
Slapped an inexpensive SWFA SS fixed 20 power scope on it, bore sighted it at 25 yds and proceeded to lay down some factory 55gr fmj Ammo before moving on to some heavier 77gr pills.
At first I wasn't super impressed, but after putting about 15-20 rounds through it, things started to tighten up. By the end I had gotten into my favorite tailored load for the other savage .223 I've had for several years (some Nosler 77gr pills).
The last two groups I had to walk downrange to make sure I wasn't missing something. Suffice it to say I was fairly pleased with the last two 3-shot groups.
I've got an aftermarket Boyds stock to place it in but I wanted to see if it was going to be a shooter before placing it in the stock. Now I'm kind of afraid to replace it!
Today I had a chance to take out one that's been sitting in the box for well over a year. Everything is factory except for the fact I took a dremel and hogged out any and all high spots in the stock that might have had a chance at making contact with the barrel.
Slapped an inexpensive SWFA SS fixed 20 power scope on it, bore sighted it at 25 yds and proceeded to lay down some factory 55gr fmj Ammo before moving on to some heavier 77gr pills.
At first I wasn't super impressed, but after putting about 15-20 rounds through it, things started to tighten up. By the end I had gotten into my favorite tailored load for the other savage .223 I've had for several years (some Nosler 77gr pills).
The last two groups I had to walk downrange to make sure I wasn't missing something. Suffice it to say I was fairly pleased with the last two 3-shot groups.
I've got an aftermarket Boyds stock to place it in but I wanted to see if it was going to be a shooter before placing it in the stock. Now I'm kind of afraid to replace it!
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