Savage 16FHSS

Troutmaster7l · 04-15-2008, 11:16 PM

I am thinking about buying a savage 16FHSS in 300 wsm. Does anybody have any opinions about this gun or just savage guns in general?

bronko22000 · 04-16-2008, 05:32 AM

You will probably get a ton of opinions on Savage rifles - most of them positive. As for this rifle, I have a 116FLSS (the L stands for lefty) in 30-06 as well as 4 other Savages. With the right loads, every one of them will shoot sub MOA if I do my part. They may not be the prettiest girl at the dance but they are well worth the $.

Paul L Mohr · 04-16-2008, 03:48 PM

I recently purchased a 16FSS in .243 and topped it off with a Mueller tactical scope. I'm happy with it. Haven't really got a chance to shoot it yet, but I'm happy with the build quality and what not. I have had other Savages in the past and I was perfectly pleased with them, normally pretty accurate out of the box, especially for the money.

Paul

Scott Gags · 05-10-2008, 08:00 AM

I have weather warrior model in 06, it shoots factory ammo at about 1.5" groups.
The accutrigger is a plus especially in a rifle at this price. I am happy with the rifle and have recommended it to a friend who is also pleased.

bobfm10350 · 05-10-2008, 11:44 AM

I've had onein 30-06for about 10 years so its pretty old didnt have the new trigger or anything. I replaced the stock and the trigger to the new accutrigger. And its my most accurate rifle.

salukipv1 · 05-10-2008, 12:05 PM

I never found savage rifles all too appealing, though I've heard good things, like nice quality for the price....shoots well, etc....

I just think they look pretty plain, simple, etc....

And my view on a rifle isn't "good value for the price" I want something that looks nice/great, and shoots great too. If that means it's not a great value? then so be it, I'd rather pay a fair/ok price for something awesome, then to save a buck and get a deal of a rifle.

So really, its what kind of rifle are you looking for? just a rifle to shoot/functions? then sure, check them out.

If you want more than just a rifle that shoots/looks ok, there are many others out there to consider.

DANTHEHUNTER · 05-10-2008, 05:22 PM

Here is my older 116fhss in a .300wm .I took that pathitic fiber stock off and put on this laminated one from midway for $149.00.It willshoot aboput 1"moa with factory ammo and just a tad better with my reloads.

SJAdventures · 05-10-2008, 09:03 PM

Not sure why anyone wouldn't think that Savage doesn't make any guns that look good. 114 American Classic 300 wm.

salukipv1 · 05-10-2008, 09:09 PM

that's the best looking one I've seen, nice wood.

SJAdventures · 05-10-2008, 09:15 PM

Thank you. It is kind of a hybrid in a ways. It is a 114 American Classic but with the hinged floorplate, Monte Carlo stock and open sights which normally the American Classic comes standard with none of those features. I bought the gun at a Cabela's in Gonzales, Louisana and Savage told me it was a special order for Cabela's. For whatever reason Cabela's wanted the American Classics but with a hinged floorplate instead of detachable box magazine, open sights instead of no sights and a Monte Carlo stock instead of it's normal straight stock.