Need some Help
07-21-2009, 08:21 AM
#12
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: NE Kansas
Posts: 1,101
my two cents
If I recall correctly, the savage and the vanguard are basically competing against each other in the business market--and for a mere $50 dollars more for the savage, you end up with a trigger highly that's valued by many shooters ( some say it sets the standard for triggers) as well as a scope. It might be an inexpensive scope, but at the very least, you've got one, and it could be handy as a backup if you need it.
That savage for $400 dollars with the Accutrigger and a scope sounds like a very good value in comparison to the others. The Vanguard and Stevens sound more like average deals.
Edit: if budget is a big concern, the Stevens is a reputable rifle, and would give you some extra cash for a better quality scope.
That savage for $400 dollars with the Accutrigger and a scope sounds like a very good value in comparison to the others. The Vanguard and Stevens sound more like average deals.
Edit: if budget is a big concern, the Stevens is a reputable rifle, and would give you some extra cash for a better quality scope.
Last edited by Father Forkhorn; 07-21-2009 at 08:27 AM.
07-21-2009, 02:37 PM
#13
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Michigan
Posts: 3,476
If you are looking to get a good servicable rifle for a great price the Savage line is a great way to go. The Marlin XL-7 (30/06, 270, and 25/06) would be another good purchase and Marlin is now offering the XS-7 which offers some short action choices (243, 7mm/08, 308).
The Savage is a known quantity, but the Marlin hasn't received any bad press at all so far that I've seen. In fact every article I've read on it has been very complimentary, including it's trigger and accuracy. It's price is pretty darn good to boot.
All the other rifles you mentioned are good choices, but the best buy's for price are the Savage and the Marlin.
Another rifle on the cheap that was selling in the past couple years was the Mossberg line, but they had some inherent feeding problems so I'd steer clear of that.
The Savage is a known quantity, but the Marlin hasn't received any bad press at all so far that I've seen. In fact every article I've read on it has been very complimentary, including it's trigger and accuracy. It's price is pretty darn good to boot.
All the other rifles you mentioned are good choices, but the best buy's for price are the Savage and the Marlin.
Another rifle on the cheap that was selling in the past couple years was the Mossberg line, but they had some inherent feeding problems so I'd steer clear of that.
07-21-2009, 10:09 PM
#14
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Greensboro/Charlotte NC
Posts: 78
Well you guys have me looking at the xl7 and the xs7 now too. I have intended all along to get a .30-06 just because that is what I have shot since I started hunting. I really only hunt whitetail but might have a chance to hunt elk next year as well. I havent really shot to many other calibers and or seen what they will do as far as deer or elk go. Would the .30-06 be a good choice or should I go with something else. Thanks again for all the help and information.
Scott
Scott
07-22-2009, 05:36 AM
#15
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: central Ky
Posts: 2,867
The 30-06 will be PLENTY for elk with the proper bullets. I bought a Marlin XL-7 as a gift for a buddy some time back and it's trigger is every bit the equal of the savage accu-trigger. It averages 5/8" groups at 100 yards-MUCH to my surprise. I'm going to get a XS-7 in 7mm08 for a beater/loaner rifle I was so impressed with his. I topped my buddy's rifle (.270) with a 150$ Nikon prostaff 3x-9x-40mm.
