Savage cheaping out. Very disappointing.

[coyotekilla]

Well, my beretta brx1 is a poly mag, along with 75% of my other mags, and I like it that way. My metal aics mag for the 25-06 is hard to load, has sharp edges, and needs to stay well away from vehicle paint.

If given the choice, ill take a poly mag over a metal these days.

I helped a friend get a mag for their savage 110 tactical or predator, and wow... savage has lots and lots of mag choices. Honestly, its time for the 110 to get a redesign, a 70 degree bolt lift, and a simple bolt removal button. I do think they are on the right track with their core series though.

 

[Turkeytider]

I've never seen a "nice" savage rifle. Every one I have handled has been pretty cheap. They are functional, I always laugh when I see one of those savages with a proof research barrel though.

Have you ever handled any of the upper end target rifles? I have a Model 12 LRPV. Comes factory with an HS Precision stock, target action and trigger adjusted to 12 ounces. VERY accurate rifle and an absolute tank. Sometimes I think a lot of folk’s thinking concerning Savage rifles begins and ends with the Axis and maybe the 110 lines.

 

[JimIsland]

I have an older (2005ish) Savage American Classic Model 14 in .308. It has a beautiful walnut stock, and the checkering is clean and crisp. The bolt is smooth and it shoots under 1 moa with 150 grain Core Lokt. This rifle is in no way shape or form, a modern-day Axis, 110, trail hunter, etc.

I also have a new(er) Savage Timberline in .308. Came from the factory threaded with a muzzle break, and cerakoted. This one is rather heavy but built like a tank and sub moa as well. I'm no Savage nut swinger and have a couple dozen long guns in my safes. Tikka's, Ruger's, Bergara's, etc. These two are "nice" to me and I'll put them up against anything else I own.
I know some folks that have spent a couple grand on a "nice" rifle that won't even come close to shooting moa.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Have you ever handled any of the upper end target rifles? I have a Model 12 LRPV. Comes factory with an HS Precision stock, target action and trigger adjusted to 12 ounces. VERY accurate rifle and an absolute tank. Sometimes I think a lot of folk’s thinking concerning Savage rifles begins and ends with the Axis and maybe the 110 lines.

I have not, I’ve just been around some of the hunting rifles. Brush hunter, bear hunter, lightweight storm etc. nothing necessarily wrong with them they are just savages.

 

[Meanderthal]

Savage has actually been an innovative company and widely copied throughout the industry. That said their current bolt action mechanicals are lagging behind. I think it's time for a reboot.
I have two 110s. One with the factory metal mag discussed here and another with MDT bottom metal for polymer AICS. Much prefer the polymer magazine. Light weight and flawless function.

 

[Feral Jared]

I always laugh when I see one of those savages with a proof research barrel though.

As I spec out the custom Xcaliber I'm putting on my Axis (16.5" 22 Creed for those interested)