There's a lot ofposters that tout Savage as a really fine (but ugly) gun. I too have posted to confirm their accuracy claims....they're good in the accuracy department.

My chief complaint with Savage has been triggers, safety, feeding, and other mechanical issues that cannot be seen unless at a range actually running rounds thru the gun.

Semi, the things you take issue with are things that can be seen at the time of purchase...they're visual...you had the privelage of inspecting them at gun shops....it's no different than getting a mini14 home and saying that the styling is poor.....it's a thing that was obvious at the time of purchase....sorry!!!...Having said that I believe that it's Savage' standard of workmanship and appearance.

This is why there's a lot of M-70 rifles here and no Savages.....actually I'm finding a lot more value in searching used rifles today...some of Savage's M99 rifles was truly fine guns!!!!