Originally Posted by
miketodd58
Solid and Heavy were my impressions about them as well. Heated up pretty quick too so shooting tight groups could get frustrating. Once you got around the smokeless curve and learned to let them cool down compared to a smoker they shot pretty darn good.
They seem a bit dated compared next to some of the newer models that are out today. I much prefer the tool less designs that are out today. With that said I think if I were to go out on a hunt of a lifetime out west for a week long hunt it might be a MZ of choice.
Another friend here bought one & tried to zero his scope in 80 degree temps. It was all over the paper, he was cussin like a drunk sailor. We told him to wait till cooler temps came around to do this. He did & all went well.
The smokeless Savages don't perform well in warm weather at all.