MidRoad
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Has anyone got their hands on the new Savage 110 series? They changed their stocks and now offer the hog hunter with a DBM. Looks pretty appealing for the price. Not even sure if they have shipped yet.
New Savage 110 series
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Looks aren't the most important thing, and these aren't the most expensive rifles, but still... not a fan of the appearance of the new AccuFit stocks or the bottom metal that comes with...
Same for the new B22s as compared to the Mk II. I wonder who looked at these changes and thought "yup, that's a job well done"?
If it's a new product line that's fine but it appears likely to be a total replacement?
Same for the new B22s as compared to the Mk II. I wonder who looked at these changes and thought "yup, that's a job well done"?
If it's a new product line that's fine but it appears likely to be a total replacement?
Savage should just quit with the bottom bolt release and accustock.
They should also return to the slotted barrel nut, a feature many savage fans who switch barrels would appreciate.
Now going from there, They should offer a pillar bed polymer stock for the entry level rifles and a pillar and glass bed walnut stock for the high end rifles.
The walnut stocks should have a staggered feed hinged floorplate, and the polymer stocks should have this as well or possibly staggered feed blind mag.
The accustock is an expensive unnecessary, ineffective item.
No shooter wants a centerfeed blind mag.
As for DBM, they should offer that in a tactical rifle line, and hog hunting line.
The stocks should incorporate a little more cast off and palm swell and should be set up at 13.5" LOP with the right amount of drop.
Savage currently has too many models, many having nonsensical features as discussed above.
Simplify, go with quality and proven features. Focus on good barrels, better stock design, and fitment. And stop changing things so often that the aftermarket guys do not even know what rifle you have.
They should also return to the slotted barrel nut, a feature many savage fans who switch barrels would appreciate.
Now going from there, They should offer a pillar bed polymer stock for the entry level rifles and a pillar and glass bed walnut stock for the high end rifles.
The walnut stocks should have a staggered feed hinged floorplate, and the polymer stocks should have this as well or possibly staggered feed blind mag.
The accustock is an expensive unnecessary, ineffective item.
No shooter wants a centerfeed blind mag.
As for DBM, they should offer that in a tactical rifle line, and hog hunting line.
The stocks should incorporate a little more cast off and palm swell and should be set up at 13.5" LOP with the right amount of drop.
Savage currently has too many models, many having nonsensical features as discussed above.
Simplify, go with quality and proven features. Focus on good barrels, better stock design, and fitment. And stop changing things so often that the aftermarket guys do not even know what rifle you have.
Soooo go back to the early 2k line up?
Tho savage never did much more with their stocks beyond pillars in the synthetics at that point.
Personally i like the shape and feel of the last iteration of savage stocks. Dont like this design.
My only complaint about savage rifles is the way they look, at this point i doubt ill own another factory model.
For bolt gun, I like fixed blind magazine, but Savage Center Feed is a pain to load and does not take single feed by dropping in a round unless you buy an adapter or finger push a round in the chamber. I hope they go back to the stagger feed or come up with a better Center Feed. These detachable mag models are like Center Feed that does not take single feed by dropping a round, correct?
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Yeah, i think savage went to the centerfeed just so they could use the same metal for both their DMs and the in gun boxes.
NIGHTLORD40K
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Ugh. That's hideous. Haven't tried the 10/11 center feed mags, but the single stack on my Axis was the number one reason I dumped it and won't get another. It was downright painful to load, the catch was very flimsy, and replacements were ridiculously expensive.
I was considering a 110/111, but now.....forget it. There are plenty of nice used ones at the LGS. Unless Savage starts making new versions of their old autopistols...I'm not foreseeing any new Savages in my future.
NIGHTLORD40K
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It can be done, but its not fun- hold the round vertically, bullet pointing up, and place the round at the front of the mag. Then push down on the follower and lever the round horizontally down into magazine. Its not that bad, but like you said, it easier to just push a round into the chamber.
That's one reason I liked the blind mag on the Stevens 200- quick and easy to load.
WestKentucky
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Hog hunter with drop box...may be a good first fathers day gift.
Scooter22
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Looks like they're are going a step more into the "tactical" gun market. While I don't mind some of the "black" rifles I'm getting pretty sick thats mostly being offered in new models from many manufacturers.. I'll just spend my money on old, used models I like and I'll bet there's many others like me.
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MidRoad
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I'm with you, I prefer classic wood stock rifles. Dont own a semi rifle, and only tactical gun I have is cz p01. However i just grabbed a Ruger American compact stainless for my new dense cover timber rifle. It has its perks of being weather resistant,short,light,very easy to maneuver with and I'm not afraid to beat it up . I bought it over a used (Mauser style) win model 70 featherweight in 308 (same cal). I put both right next to each other. The win was super smooth and very nice,and I really wanted it. But for my purposes it would be ashame to beat a beut up like that. So saved a couple hundred bucks and went with the american. hopefully the next guy who handles and buys that model 70 will enjoy it and keep it a beaut.
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