Shop#1 sees a lot of Marlins and Stevens sold as far as bolt gun go with Winchester coming up fast!
Shop#2 Sees the majority of bolt rifle sales go to Savage, and this would include a lot, not all, but quite a few semi-custom builds. And again, Winchester a extremely close second.
The clientele at Shop#2 is quite different than the other shop...and don't ask the locations, we are forbidden to discuss anything concerning advertising or location, contact ect....
It isn't rocket science...Savage offers a rifle that most, if not all the time will be MOA right out of the box and at an attractive price that lets the retail seller generate profit....a feat that has become impossible with Remington!
Winchester is on their way to sharing the podium with Savage...and from what I have seen, the Winchesters are superb rifles...only problem is the price point could be better...Winchester does need to lower their price just a tad, to let the retailer make a dime on the sale, instead of a nickle! hehehe
Winchester is bringing out the Feather weight and Sporter in additional calibers...in the near distant future!
I don't think Savage will falter, unless they go stupid like Big Green has, but they need to keep an eye on Winchester(FNH).
Also, the Weatherby Sub-MOA Vanguard is selling well at both locations.