Savage Classic 14/114
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Typical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 604
RE: Savage Classic 14/114
I am biased toward Savage in generalbut I really like the look of the Classic. They havereplaced the barrel nut with a smooth finished version that looks much better now IMHO. Savages seem to shoot very accuratly and both are very reliable.
Savage has been listening to its customers and is actually addressing many of the complaints. For instance many shooters disliked the trigger and they developed the accutrigger. The look of the barrel nut is oftenbashed and Savage starting in 09 is offering a smooth version that looks like part of the action. The main complaint with Savage is the flimsy Tupperware feel of their synthetic stocks. For 09 they are releasing the Accustock which has a full length bedding spine moulded into the stock and it seems like a major improvementthat allegedly will make it the stiffest factory stock available.
Savage has been listening to its customers and is actually addressing many of the complaints. For instance many shooters disliked the trigger and they developed the accutrigger. The look of the barrel nut is oftenbashed and Savage starting in 09 is offering a smooth version that looks like part of the action. The main complaint with Savage is the flimsy Tupperware feel of their synthetic stocks. For 09 they are releasing the Accustock which has a full length bedding spine moulded into the stock and it seems like a major improvementthat allegedly will make it the stiffest factory stock available.
#4
RE: Savage Classic 14/114
As much as I like the Savage rifles I also like the 'feel' of the Rugers. The only thing I don't like on the Rugers is the 3 position safety. I much preferred the older tang safety like on the Savage. Also, the triggers on the Rugers were really tough. But they changed to a new design which from what I've heard is a vast improvement. The Savage's Accutrigger is great. But it takes some getting used to (picking up the slack).
All in all, both are good rifles. So IMO, you can't go wrong with either. Pick the one that feels best to you.
All in all, both are good rifles. So IMO, you can't go wrong with either. Pick the one that feels best to you.
#7
Fork Horn
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Hamiltucky, OH
Posts: 485
RE: Savage Classic 14/114
ORIGINAL: NH306
Hey was comparing the Savage to the Ruger M77 MarkII any thoughts on the Savage? I never hear anything about them. I am purchasing 30-06 Thanks in advance
Hey was comparing the Savage to the Ruger M77 MarkII any thoughts on the Savage? I never hear anything about them. I am purchasing 30-06 Thanks in advance
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#8
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Garfield NJ USA
Posts: 3,067
RE: Savage Classic 14/114
The Savage is definitely a nice gun, all that I have seen have had some really nice wood, fit and finish is definitely up there. The price tag has also gone up with the higher quality standard. Like Stalkingbear stated, my taste also goes to the tried and true mauser action. Personally I would lean toward the Ruger, with the new lc6 trigger.
#9
RE: Savage Classic 14/114
ORIGINAL: bronko22000
As much as I like the Savage rifles I also like the 'feel' of the Rugers. The only thing I don't like on the Rugers is the 3 position safety. I much preferred the older tang safety like on the Savage. Also, the triggers on the Rugers were really tough. But they changed to a new design which from what I've heard is a vast improvement. The Savage's Accutrigger is great. But it takes some getting used to (picking up the slack).
All in all, both are good rifles. So IMO, you can't go wrong with either. Pick the one that feels best to you.
As much as I like the Savage rifles I also like the 'feel' of the Rugers. The only thing I don't like on the Rugers is the 3 position safety. I much preferred the older tang safety like on the Savage. Also, the triggers on the Rugers were really tough. But they changed to a new design which from what I've heard is a vast improvement. The Savage's Accutrigger is great. But it takes some getting used to (picking up the slack).
All in all, both are good rifles. So IMO, you can't go wrong with either. Pick the one that feels best to you.
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