Well, they must be doing SOMETHING right at Savage. It’s interesting to me the number of posts I’ve read in which, after extensive bitching and moaning, a high percentage say something to the effect of, “ But the thing shoots so damn good! “. I have three Savage rifles, a110 Storm in .223...
Either I don’t know the true meaning of the term “bolt slop” (entirely possible ) or neither my Tikka Super Varmint or Savage Model 12 LRPV has much if any. Then again neither are lower cost “budget” rifles like the Savage Axis line. And the Tikka Super Varmint certainly doesn’t have a “...
As did I with my new Super Varmint in 6.5 CM. I`ve only been able to zero at 100 yards a couple of more " budget friendly " factory rounds ( Hornady American Gunner 140grain and AAC 140grain SMK ). I`ve come to believe that this thing would stack shots on top of each other if the guy shooting it...
Isn`t it pretty rare that ANY sporter profile barrel, regardless of brand, doesn`t open up at least some after a very few shots ( say, 3-5 ) ? What`s the old saying? " Hunting rifles are designed to be carried a lot and shot a little. " ?
Received a new Tikka Super Varmint in 6.5 Creedmoor a couple of weeks ago. Only shooting so far has been to zero a couple of factory loads. My regular shooting range was flooded by Debby and the long range venue has yet to reopen. The Super Varmint appears to be a very well put together rifle (...
Have the same binocs for range work. Very easily sees .223 splashes out to 500 ( range limit ) and 17HMR at 300 yards. I`m sure they would be fine for glassing for animals much further out. Can recommend.
Just curious since I`ve never hunted big animals ( Moose, bear, elk, large African game, etc. ). Do outfitters/ guide services, whether both here or abroad, specify minimum calibers depending upon animals being hunted?
Well, they afford a lot of folks of modest means an opportunity to have a rifle that, while not as finely engineered as a Tikka perhaps, will put metal on target and meat on the table. Maybe I just lucked out, but I have to say that my 110 Storm in .223 has an action that is as smooth as my new...
Live in Georgia outside of Savannah. Asked the gun counter guy at our local PSA as to what brand of " traditional " hunting style rifles they sold the most. Guy didn`t hesitate. " Savage ". Tikkas are very nice rifles ( just bought a Super Varmint in 6.5 CM that shoots great ) but they run...
Mission accomplished! The Tikka Super Varmint shot great, no issues with zeroing a couple of less expensive 140 grain loads ( Hornady American Gunner and AAC with 140 SMKs ).