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    Default Whats wrong with Savage Rifles?

    Good day

    I sense a lot of negativity in general when the name Savage is mentioned. I kinda like the bear hunter models but a lot of people don't like them, with out providing proper reasons.

    So why all the negativity regarding this brand, I wil surely consider one of these rifles down the line but would like to know why people are so divided on this brand.

    Thanks

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    Default Re: Whats wrong with Savage Rifles?

    Well, what about the Weatherby Vanguard 30-06

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    Quote Originally Posted by Yahya View Post
    Well, what about the Weatherby Vanguard 30-06
    What does this have to do with the OP's question????

    Bauermn: I've never even held a Savage in my hands (disregarding my father's Mk4 Lee-Enfield that was made by Savage...!) but by Diana the rear of their bolts are ugly!

    :- P

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    I have a el cheapo savage axis 30-06
    I have taken springbok, gemsbok and kudu with it, its light weight and with a decent shooter behind it very accurate shooting a sub 1 inch group at 100 yards with hand loads. I feel that there is nothing wrong with savage rifles

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    Default Re: Whats wrong with Savage Rifles?

    I do not own a Savage yet, but have read a few things about them. Besides the somewhat ugly bolt (beauty is in the eyes of the beholder) the only other complaint I have heard is that the barrels are apparently finished somewhat roughly inside. But they are still known for excellent accuracy. S&O imports them, go have a look there.

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    Default Re: Whats wrong with Savage Rifles?

    they do have F ugly bolts - ugly enough that I neither ask for them to be brought forward to handle when shopping for nor inquire what they are in regard to caliber. Just pass. I was reading though that they have many good qualities among them being short trigger or is it called bolt time ? cant recall, but they have a very short delay between trigger and actually firing. Supposedly good for accuracy ?.

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    Default Re: Whats wrong with Savage Rifles?

    "locktime" - treeman

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    Default Re: Whats wrong with Savage Rifles?

    Thats right, interesting subject.

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    Default Re: Whats wrong with Savage Rifles?

    hell, I thought I was the only one that got an eyesore from the bolts!

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    Default Re: Whats wrong with Savage Rifles?

    My cousin and my brother in law has one each. Very nice. Funny looking bolt.

    Great shooting rifles. There recoil doesnt hurt the shoulder, and the trigger is very lekker

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