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hometheaterman 12-26-2009 09:20 PM

Does anyone make a semi auto similar to the Savage model 10's?
 
I've got a few friends with Savage model 10's. To me they are just a great feeling gun. Balance great, light, handle great, fit perfect. I just really like them all around. The one thing I don't like about them is I don't like that they are bolt actions. I'm a big semi auto fan when it comes to hunting rifles. After handing one of those though my BAR feels like I'm hauling around a ton of bricks in the field. Are there any semi auto hunting rifles out there similar in weight and handling to the Savage model 10's?

13pointjomc 12-27-2009 10:12 AM

Savage 10 is a bolt action.Hold a few semi autos and see what ''fits'' best.

stalkingbear 12-27-2009 01:51 PM

Try the Browning Short Trac Stalker. It should feel a lot lighter & livelier in your hands.

bigbulls 12-27-2009 03:58 PM

You basically have three choices in semi auto rifles.

Browning BAR - either safari style or short/long track
Remington 750
AR type rifles.

driftrider 12-27-2009 07:09 PM

You could also try to find a Benelli R1. The ones I've handled all offer very good ergonomics. They are as ugly as the south side of a northbound horse, though... unless Euro-Trash styling is your thing. Try the BAR Short Trac. The aluminum alloy receiver makes it somewhat lighter than the all steel Safari grade, and it's only mildly Euro-trashed in its style.

But if you like the Savage Model 10 so much, why not just stick with the bolt action. I've never felt like I couldn't get off a fast enough follow-up with mine, but maybe that has a lot to do with the fact that I mostly hunt with a muzzleloader... and that I never shoot at running deer.

Mike

8mm/06 12-28-2009 07:45 AM

Don't forget the Winchester

http://www.winchesterguns.com/produc...16C&mid=531026

ipscshooter 12-28-2009 08:45 AM


Originally Posted by 8mm/06 (Post 3540800)

Once again... Uglier than the south end of a northbound mule...:eek:

You might try finding a used Winchester Model 100. Slightly more pleasant to look at.

Just curious though... If the Savage Model 10 feels so good to you, why not get one of those? After all, isn't the goal "one shot, one kill"? I'd go with what fits right and feels right.

bigtim6656 12-28-2009 03:18 PM

TO me I see no reason to buy semi unless it is an Ar type rifle.

13pointjomc 12-28-2009 03:20 PM


Originally Posted by ipscshooter (Post 3540874)
Once again... Uglier than the south end of a northbound mule...:eek:

You might try finding a used Winchester Model 100. Slightly more pleasant to look at.

Just curious though... If the Savage Model 10 feels so good to you, why not get one of those? After all, isn't the goal "one shot, one kill"? I'd go with what fits right and feels right.

Looks dont kill,d bullet does!An ''ugly'' Winchester will kill 1 just as fast as a sleek lookin Browning BAR!!!


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