Why i'll never buy a savage rifle

[FOTIS]

Hodge...I thought on that one for a while, but I have too many toys as it is!

 

[FOTIS]

BTW here is my boy in Texas with his 325 WSM.

 

[Polaris]

If you shoot enough it'll wear off! Bolt throw gets really smooth after 3000 rounds too.

 

[Gm weatherby man]

I believe savage is a respectful gun maker, savage and the logo to me has no evil in it what so ever, and everyone should get over it. I'm part Indian myself, don't bother me. I'm a redneck to and that doesn't make me evil either . :lol:

 

[C.Smith]

Ugly? Check this one out.

http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbth...gonew/1/Savage_110_Premier_Grade_30_06#UNREAD

All that purty gussied up stuff....and it still has that unsightly barrel nut. Its like an Adam's apple on a hot looking chick- shouldn't be there, no reason for it...but there it is anyway and it makes you suspect things are not as they seem. <lol>

Usually the adams apple is a clue that the "woman" is not a woman but a man.

Corey

 

[Gm weatherby man]

:lol: :lol: 8)

 

[Anonymous]

Usually the adams apple is a clue that the "woman" is not a woman but a man...Corey

Uh...yeah. Let me be more clear since the illustration is somewhat lost on some.

Just cause it's wearing a dress and high heels doesn't means its a woman and just because a rifle is wearing a pretty stock with a forearm tip and a glossy blue finish doesn't mean its a high grade rifle.

 

[WYcoyote]

Usually the adams apple is a clue that the "woman" is not a woman but a man...Corey

Uh...yeah. Let me be more clear since the illustration is somewhat lost on some.

Just cause it's wearing a dress and high heels doesn't means its a woman and just because a rifle is wearing a pretty stock with a forearm tip and a glossy blue finish doesn't mean its a high grade rifle.

But it doesn't mean it can't out shoot that high grade rifle.

 

[C.Smith]

Usually the adams apple is a clue that the "woman" is not a woman but a man...Corey

Uh...yeah. Let me be more clear since the illustration is somewhat lost on some.

Just cause it's wearing a dress and high heels doesn't means its a woman and just because a rifle is wearing a pretty stock with a forearm tip and a glossy blue finish doesn't mean its a high grade rifle.

Sorry you did not loose me, just the first thing that came to mind and I could not help myself.

Corey

 

[roysclockgun]

My Dad, born 1917 and now gone these last four years, was a child of the Great Depression and I believe that those hard times molded his view of firearms and hunting. He always kept his rifle and shotgun clean and lubed and he taught me to do the same, but he never fondled and loved his firearms as I do. He never hand loaded and marvelled at how groups can be tightened up by carefully working up loads to that sweet spot. Maybe a week before hunting season, he'd buy a box of cartridges and with what was left over from last year, we'd go out with his Savage 340 and put up a target at 150 yards to make certain that the scope had not been "knocked out". To Dad, the firearm was just another tool, like his skinning knife. I used to say, "Savage denotes the workmanship!", but he always killed what he shot at. More recently, over the last 20 years, I have given Savage a second look and I own two of them that are among the best two shooters in my arsenal of 26 rifles, ranging from an original Springfield .58 cal. muzzle stuffer, down to a Romanian Army training rifle in 22 cal. One of my Savage rifles is a Model 10 heavy barrel .308Win and the other, a Model 12 varmint rifle in 22-250. I guess some of Dad's pragmatic ways rubbed off on me, because I never noticed that either Savage rifle was ugly. The fact that they drill very tight groups is where their beauty lies. I could sell off some firearms and buy a rifle with European fancy wood and a deep blue finish in the metal, suitable for using as a shaving mirror, but I never thought of doing that. I just muddle along, firing those tiny little groups at the local range and watching others who see my targets and marvel at what those ugly, flat black rifles can do. You could change the name from Savage to Slobovian and if they still grouped as they do, I would buy them, even with a Hula Girl emblazoned on the bolt! I guess the nut did not fall too far from the tree.
Best,
Steve Ashe

 

[BK]

even with a Hula Girl emblazoned on the bolt!

Now that would be cool!

 

[OldMan]

As for that ugly barrel nut, It can be your friend if you like to change barrels yourself in a hurry! Just think about the wolf you just shot--you can unscrew the barrel and drive it in the ground for a fence post and just screw on another caliber. :twisted:

Really, I know you would never shoot a wolf, but it would be nice to be able to change calibers in just minutes!

 

[jmad_81]

As for that ugly barrel nut, It can be your friend if you like to change barrels yourself in a hurry! Just think about the wolf you just shot--you can unscrew the barrel and drive it in the ground for a fence post and just screw on another caliber. :twisted:

Funny, all three guns in deer camp this year were savages, and this very thing got talked about.

 

[C.Smith]

Hmmmmm.

Corey

 

[kendog]

I wanted a gun that would shoot good, got a Savage, it does just that.

 

[elkeater2]

Arthur Savage, the founder of the company, didn't have any choice what his last name was. From wikipedia: "Arthur William Savage (13 May 1857 - 22 September 1938), was a businessman, inventor and explorer. He is most famous as the inventor of the Savage Model 99." To infer evilness or PC piety in or against the name is ridiculous. Have a nice day :lol:
EE2

 

[SJB358]

Arthur Savage, the founder of the company, didn't have any choice what his last name was. From wikipedia: "Arthur William Savage (13 May 1857 - 22 September 1938), was a businessman, inventor and explorer. He is most famous as the inventor of the Savage Model 99." To infer evilness or PC piety in or against the name is ridiculous. Have a nice day :lol:
EE2

Well said EE2! Just wished they would remake the M99... In todays world of folks hunting with their grandfathers rifles, I would think they would be a hit. They were some tanks of lever rifles. I would love to have one! Scotty

 

[elkeater2]

Me, too, Scotty! I know a lady who shoots a .300 Savage Model 99 for everything. I don't think she's ever had difficulty, and limits shots to less than 200 yds. Uses 180's for elk, and usually is after a cow/calf. The 99 is a fine rifle.

 

[BK]

If they made a 99 again, with the brass spool magazine, I would definitely buy a .250 Savage and a .358 Winchester (if offered, of course).

 

[Gm weatherby man]

With savage and todays machining, man one only dream of owning a NEW 99, be a must have. 8)