The above poster was referring to the Savage Model 16 rifle, which is a short action stainless synthetic rifle.

As for stainless rifles...I love them. But, even a stainless rifle will rust if it is notproperly maintained and oiled. Also, blued rifles hold up quite well "IF" they're properly oiled and maintained.

[align=center]Things to avoid with your rifles:[/align][ol][*]hand contact directly withthe metal[*]never handlewith dirty hands[*]never handleafter eating food, especially salty foods like chips[*]never handlewith bug spray or sun screenon your hands[*]never clean with a degreaser, without reapplying oil[*]degreasers remove all oil which in necessary to protect the finish[*]clean immediately after each use, wiping with a light oil like Exxoz, Breakfree or Sheath[*]If handled or used, always wipe down with a lightly oiled cloth[/ol][align=center]Some manufacturers stainlessseem more prone to rusting:[/align][ol][*]Ruger and Remington do notseem as prone to rust[*]Savage stainless seems more prone to rusting than others[/ol]