New Savage Single Shots?

[JCooperfan1911]

With the recent discussions on single shot rifles and input from my own recent thread on bolt action tube fed .22s, along with the price of .22LR at amazingly high levels with no end in sight, I have been thinking about a single shot to slow down the pace and allow me to spend more time at the range without burning through my precious stock of rimfire ammo too quickly. I also shoot muzzleloaders and enjoy single shot rifles a great deal, I love the slow pace and relaxing nature.

Interested in a newly manufactured gun, the only company I could find that currently produces an adult-sized .22LR single shot is Savage in the form of their Mark 1 line:



With a 13.75” length of pull the above picture Mark I G is clearly an adult sized rifle and it is advertised as such. Also unlike most other guns (of every type imaginable) the prices don’t seem to be too inflated on these.

I am curious as to the quality and accuracy of these new Savages. I see they have an Accu Trigger which many rave about. I also am not expecting bench rest accuracy by any means and this would be for informal target shooting offhand and toting about the woods or desert, a knockabout plinker that could find use on squirrels and rabbits occasionally.

Will the gun be accurate enough for this and will it be durable enough to last for continued use? Also if any problems or breakages arise, is Savage customer service up to snuff?

All input greatly appreciated. Take care and thank you in advance.

 

[someguy2800]

They are basically a Mark II but with no magazine. They will be just as accurate and well built as the Mark II is which are excellent rifles. The only knock I can put on them is that the stocks are very basic birch hardwood as are pretty much all 22's these days, and the finish on them is a crude looking matte black finish rather than gloss bluing.

It would cost considerably more money but another option would be to get a Thompson Center contender carbine with a 22lr barrel.

 

[JCooperfan1911]

They are basically a Mark II but with no magazine. They will be just as accurate and well built as the Mark II is which are excellent rifles. The only knock I can put on them is that the stocks are very basic birch hardwood as are pretty much all 22's these days, and the finish on them is a crude looking matte black finish rather than gloss bluing.

It would cost considerably more money but another option would be to get a Thompson Center contender carbine with a 22lr barrel.

Thank you. The Contender looks like something out of a star war and I much prefer the traditional look on the Savage. Glad to here they are a quality gun I will pick one up if I can find one local.

 

[someguy2800]

Thank you. The Contender looks like something out of a star war and I much prefer the traditional look on the Savage. Glad to here they are a quality gun I will pick one up if I can find one local.

They are pretty neat guns. I don't know if you are familiar with them but they are switch barrel guns so you can switch between 22lr to 17hmr or even like a 357 mag or 30-30. They also have a phenomenal factory trigger.

 

[22250Rem]

Very interesting gun that I wasn't aware of. Thanks for the picture. I picked up a Savage Rascal youth rifle a few years ago, which is also a single shot with an Accutrigger and it shoots so great that I often plink with it just for grins. When the youngest grand daughter out grows it I should look at one of those Mark 1's. Based on how well that Rascal shoots I'd wager the Mark 1 would be worth a try. With that nice Accutrigger and the ability to switch barrels I may be unable to resist the temptation.

 

[someguy2800]

Very interesting gun that I wasn't aware of. Thanks for the picture. I picked up a Savage Rascal youth rifle a few years ago, which is also a single shot with an Accutrigger and it shoots so great that I often plink with it just for grins. When the youngest grand daughter out grows it I should look at one of those Mark 1's. Based on how well that Rascal shoots I'd wager the Mark 1 would be worth a try. With that nice Accutrigger and the ability to switch barrels I may be unable to resist the temptation.

To clarify I was referring to the Thompson Center contender as being a switch barrel gun. The barrel on a savage Mark I or Mark II is pinned in place just like on the rascal. The rascal is basically a scaled down Mark I

 

[WestKentucky]

Keystone (crickett, chipmunk) has an adult version of their rifle. I have 2 chipmunk guns and for being such a cheap gun they are surprisingly accurate. The youth rifle I bought for my girls is quarter sized group at 50 yards and they can nail targets with it just as well as I can. I have carried it squirrel hunting when I knew I would be walking a lot and the tiny rifle weighs nothing. I am interested in an adult version but the stocks seem a bit intricate and likely not super durable, but they are visually “pretty”.

I went looking for a picture or a link, seems that they now sell a traditional stock. I’m pretty interested now. Better than the spindly thing that I had seen before.
https://www.ableammo.com/catalog/cr...2-walnut-stock-stainless-finish-p-151892.html

 

[.455_Hunter]

My son has a Mk II Target single shot and it worked well for him in NRA Junior Smallbore.

 

[jmohme]

To clarify I was referring to the Thompson Center contender as being a switch barrel gun. The barrel on a savage Mark I or Mark II is pinned in place just like on the rascal. The rascal is basically a scaled down Mark I

I love my Contenders! Very accurate and fun to shoot.
The only thing to be concerned about is related to the ability to switch barrels so easily. It tends to lead to barrel addictions!

 

[doubleh]

Comparing a Savage MK II to a Contender is like comparing a Model A Ford to a new Cadillac. I'm off of MK IIs like a dirty shirt after my last one. Never ever again.

 

[3Crows]

Savage MKIIs are annoyingly accurate to people who own more expensive rifles they think should therefore be more accurate but often are not or so little so that the difference cannot be quantified or reliably demonstrated.

 

[loose noose]

Do like my Contender, and like what was said about the addiction to additional barrels in different calibers is gospel truth. BTW that is why I have two receivers, one for the carbine, and one for the pistols.

 

[Ohen Cepel]

Look at the CZ's also. They make a single shot adapter to replace the magazine (pretty much just a mag with a fixed follower) for most of their .22's. Then, can also use a mag if you like.

 

[Newtosavage]

With the recent discussions on single shot rifles and input from my own recent thread on bolt action tube fed .22s, along with the price of .22LR at amazingly high levels with no end in sight, I have been thinking about a single shot to slow down the pace and allow me to spend more time at the range without burning through my precious stock of rimfire ammo too quickly. I also shoot muzzleloaders and enjoy single shot rifles a great deal, I love the slow pace and relaxing nature.

Interested in a newly manufactured gun, the only company I could find that currently produces an adult-sized .22LR single shot is Savage in the form of their Mark 1 line:

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With a 13.75” length of pull the above picture Mark I G is clearly an adult sized rifle and it is advertised as such. Also unlike most other guns (of every type imaginable) the prices don’t seem to be too inflated on these.

I am curious as to the quality and accuracy of these new Savages. I see they have an Accu Trigger which many rave about. I also am not expecting bench rest accuracy by any means and this would be for informal target shooting offhand and toting about the woods or desert, a knockabout plinker that could find use on squirrels and rabbits occasionally.

Will the gun be accurate enough for this and will it be durable enough to last for continued use? Also if any problems or breakages arise, is Savage customer service up to snuff?

All input greatly appreciated. Take care and thank you in advance.

You have no reason to worry about the accuracy of a Savage rifle. Every singe one I've owned (and it's been a bunch now) shot lights-out. I wasn't aware they made a full-sized single shot rifle, but I have no doubt it's a shooter.

 

[Newtosavage]

Savage MKIIs are annoyingly accurate to people who own more expensive rifles they think should therefore be more accurate but often are not or so little so that the difference cannot be quantified or reliably demonstrated.

"Annoyingly accurate" is a good way to put it. I had a rimfire Savage in .17 HMR and I got bored with it. It was just stupid accurate.

 

[Demi-human]

Will the gun be accurate enough for this and will it be durable enough to last for continued use? Also if any problems or breakages arise, is Savage customer service up to snuff?

Yes, and Yes.
Savage takes their rimfires seriously. They are a known accurate rifle with great customer service I have never used yet. I only have five though.

Here’s my MKII FV/SR out last.

I put a Boyd’s stock on it, but the other three shoot just fine as is. I think the boy’s tiny Red Rascal is super fun too!

180ish yards. She’s good for it. Better than I am.

They also have a, rather garish, green laminate target model, that would be right up my alley.
Their website lists 84 22LR rifle models, but I know they make more than that, I’ve seen non-cataloged items in different stores.

I highly recommend Savage rimfires!

They have the new A22 and B22 lines as well. Some of the wood stocks look a bit futuristic, but they handle well and feel great, and I can’t see it when I shoulder it.



Just for reference...

A T/C Contender single shot carbine. Barrels from 22LR to 45/70!


A T/C TCR 22. These are semi automatic, however.

 

[earlthegoat2]

It is my opinion that Savage rimfires shoot better than CZs. CZs are a little nicer but you pay a bit for it too.

 

[LoonWulf]

"Annoyingly accurate" is a good way to put it. I had a rimfire Savage in .17 HMR and I got bored with it. It was just stupid accurate.

Mine was ok at best, and the least accurate .17hmr ive see to date.....and with out the vaunted accuracy, a savage rimfire is otherwise kinda meh.
Usually tho savages tend to shoot fantastically, and are good, if not "nice" rifles.
I wouldn't give up my 457 for a mk2 or a 93r, but i also wouldn't expect it to out shoot a savage.

Both the cricket and rhe single shot mk2 are pretty cool, but ill stick with a magazine, and if i want to conserve ammo, i just wont shoot at as many things...

 

[22250Rem]

Look at the CZ's also. They make a single shot adapter to replace the magazine (pretty much just a mag with a fixed follower) for most of their .22's. Then, can also use a mag if you like.

........... Thanks for reminding me that I had one of those. Ordered it from CZ shortly after I got my CZ-455 a few years ago because it struck me as a nice accessory to have. Fits right into the gun in place of the regular magazine and basically makes the gun a single shot. Hasn't been used in a while. Almost forgot I had it. . Gonna be in the gun next time it goes out.

 

[Ohen Cepel]

22250,
Glad I could be of help. Not sure why more makers don't have that option for their rifles, not hard to make and is a nice plus at times.

 

[.455_Hunter]

22250,
Not sure why more makers don't have that option for their rifles, not hard to make and is a nice plus at times.

Unfortunately, magazine capacity is what sells guns. Uncle Cleetus wants a 50 round clip and not a no round clip. Most makers tailor to Uncle Cleetus.