Cheap Savage
11-09-2006, 02:25 PM
#1
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Cheap Savage
I am just getting back into big game hunting. I happily noticed the price of this guy. Why so cheap? Is it good?
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=2684986
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=2684986
11-09-2006, 03:15 PM
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Join Date: May 2006
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RE: Cheap Savage
Buck, you may want to delete one of your posts. Basically asking the same question.
If you look back a ways in this forum as well as the "Guns" forum you will see quite a bit of talk about them. Probably not much specific to the 7mm.
I just bought one in 243 from WalMart and I am thrilled. Most who own them really like them, but as with everything, there are always those that don't.
If you look back a ways in this forum as well as the "Guns" forum you will see quite a bit of talk about them. Probably not much specific to the 7mm.
I just bought one in 243 from WalMart and I am thrilled. Most who own them really like them, but as with everything, there are always those that don't.
11-09-2006, 04:05 PM
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RE: Cheap Savage
Sir, I'll have you know, that gun your looking at is worlds ahead of another package gun, the Remington 710. That said, the Savage Package is an excellent deal, the scope, while not the best, has held up very well for me, and is very clear, I suggest going with that Savage, the only thing "cheap" about that gun is the price.
11-10-2006, 08:03 AM
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RE: Cheap Savage
That is the cost of the Savage package rifle. The cost is cheap compared to most other brands of rifles, but the rifle is a good solid rifle. The stock's aren't anymore than just utilitarian but the rifle works well and is reliable. The one caution I would give is if you really want a 7MM Rem. Mag. I would skip this gun because it only has a 22" barrel. In the 7MM Mag you need at least a 24" barrel to take advantage of the increased powder capacity of the Magnum case. If you like the rifle I would suggest buying one in 270 Win. or 30-06 Springfield. Both calibers are available in the same package gun for the same price from Wal-Mart.
11-10-2006, 08:36 AM
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RE: Cheap Savage
11-10-2006, 10:19 PM
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RE: Cheap Savage
Savages are very good rifles. This package has a good rifle but without the acutrigger and it has a cheap scope. I would buy the gun alone and spend around 150-200 bucks on a fairly good scope.
But this gun will function and shoot as well as any gun out there. Not much to look at but who cares.
But this gun will function and shoot as well as any gun out there. Not much to look at but who cares.
11-14-2006, 11:10 AM
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RE: Cheap Savage
Another option you may consider is the Mossberg ATR 100 it coems in 3006, 270 and 308. The Gun is about $270.00 then you need a scope it's also avalialble in a combo but inthe Milwaukee arenobody seems to have it this way. Mine in 3006 shoots 2" at 100 yds all day with factory ammo. With hand loads I suspect it will do better. 
11-14-2006, 01:24 PM
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RE: Cheap Savage
Savage makes awesome rifles regardless of the price. The synthetic stocks are not the greatest by any stretch, but otherwise top notch. CHEAP is only really true for them in regards to the cost of shells you will have sighting in compared to other brands.