New Savage fan!

[P.B.Walsh]

Well, I have been looking at many different .22's. Looked at CZ-USA, Marlin, and finally Savage. That being said, I chose the Savage Mk I FVT. Upon reciving the rifle I was estatic to have a rifle with quality irons (peep rear, globe front). It is chambered in .22 S/L/LR.

Later, when I took apart the barreled action from stock, I was impressed with the design of the "Accu-Release", very cool sear blocker! The trigger on the rifle is light and crisp, with little to no take up. I chose to go with the smaller circular front sight (the rifle comes with a 10 sight insert; 7 circular, 3 post). I have never used such front sight, but really do like the sight picture over a post. The action is a single shot, copy of the Mk II, but with a solid bottom.

The only bad thing with the rifle is the stock! Seriously, they would've done better with a cheap peice of 2x4 than this abomination! The stock flexes way to easily, and the plastic buttplate is secured by common house screws, and the comb is far too low (easily fixed by gauze and electrical tape). If you buy this rifle, you will need a better stock. The rear sight for elevation is a bit mushy at first and the rear sight has no markings, just "ticks".

Hopefully I can get out and shoot it sometime, so I cannot comment on the accuacy. From what I have heard, the rifle should shoot well (who know with me behind it though!).

If you are looking for a good starter target rifle, I would recomend the Savage, just make sure you know that you'll have to replace the stock.

Thanks,
P.B.Walsh

 

[nipprdog]

I've read good things about these;
http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/Boyds-Tacticool-s/161.htm

 

[stsimons]

Boyds Stocks = AWESOME! For the price they are very, very nice.

 

[LoonWulf]

i can also recomend the boyds stocks, i chose a sporter stock for my build, but they are all pretty well fitted.

 

[P.B.Walsh]

Yea, Boyds does seem to have a good selection.

 

[Racinready300ex]

I had one and replaced the rear sight with a williams. More positive clicks, and no need for a screw driver to adjust. I also added a tube on the front to extend the sight radious. I did not bed the action, or float the barrel.

This is one of my best groups shot in a BR-50 iron sight match. I now shoot a Anschutz, but haven't matched this group with it yet. I shot two groups like this that day.

Great gun for the money.

 

[P.B.Walsh]

The factory front sight is a Williams, did you just get a different one?

 

[Racinready300ex]

I kept the factory front and changed the rear. I didn't like the adjustments on the rear. When shooting a match I didn't want to mess with the little locking screws. And the clicks weren't real positive on the factory sight, it was hard to tell how much you adjusted it.