Savage quality and service

[VoodooMountain]

What is up with Savage lately? It's like a race to the bottom. I used to be a huge Savage fan and I understand they were always a budget friendly option but lately it seems they have slipped down quite a bit.

I have a B22 that has had issues from the start. Feeding , extraction, poor accuracy, the safety button? Decal? Falling off.

I have a B22 and a Rascal that won't extract. Called Savage customer service and was told I needed new extractors. Then I was told they have no parts for the rascal and to "call back in the future..." I thought that was weird . Wasn't given any option to go on a list or any time frame.

But, they said they would send me the extractor and spring for my B22 right away. It has yet to arrive after 4 weeks. I'm guessing it was never sent

And then today I notice my B22 is starting to rust on the barrel. It has spent most of its life in a safe (because it doesn't ever function correctly) and still manages to be the only firearm in that safe with rust.

The axis rifles seem to fair no better based on what I've been hearing.

Buddy of mine bought an MKii and it won't feed or shoot right. At all.

Edited to add another issue with a savage 11. Post 10

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

I couldn't be happier with my Rascals. Excellent quality for a $150 rifle.

Had a 1st gen Axis. Accurate and a smooth, great trigger. Flimsy magazine latch, though.

 

[CoalCrackerAl]

All my Savage rifles been fine. And i have quite a few of them.

 

[Turkeytider]

All three of my Savage rifles have given me many hours of enjoyment. Had some very early magazine issues with my 110 but they have resolved. My Model 12 LRPV range gun in .223 has been very good, shoots sub-MOA groups at 500 yards with factory loads that it likes. Bolt lift is somewhat heavy, but nothing that`s any big deal.

 

[CoalCrackerAl]

Only complaint i have. Is the rotary mag for my A22. It is a little goofy loading. I check now and then if someone came up with a speed loader. Like the ones for the 10/22.

 

[d2wing]

Some Savage models do have issues in common. In general, they are very accurate for the price point. I bought an Axis and had trouble with the flimsy stock. My friend that has it now loves it and has no issues with it. They are cheaply made. For some guys, cheap covers lots of flaws. They have a strong following so lots of guys will defend them.

 

[Turkeytider]

Some Savage models do have issues in common. In general, they are very accurate for the price point. I bought an Axis and had trouble with the flimsy stock. My friend that has it now loves it and has no issues with it. They are cheaply made. For some guys, cheap covers lots of flaws. They have a strong following so lots of guys will defend them.

The Axis II is the most common traditional hunting rifle at our state run range being zeroed just prior to deer season.
During a visit to our local Palmetto State Armory store I asked the guy behind the extensive rifle counter what brand they sold the most. He didn`t draw breath and said " Savage ". Combination of price point and out of the box accuracy IMHO. That was for more traditional rifles, however. AR type platforms FAR outnumber traditional style bolt action guns.

 

[dh1633pm]

I posted more than a few years ago right here. Question which long range rifle Should I get. Savage Long Range Precision. So I got one. Happy with it to this day. Caliber doesn’t matter too much. I have two other factory rifles for longer range work. 700 Milspec in .308 and 300 winmag. Also happy with these.

 

[thump_rrr]

I have quite a few Savage rifles that I am extremely pleased with.
I have however had a 10TR with bottom bolt release that was a total turd from brand new.
It would shoot 30” to the left at 25y.
It was sent in for warranty and was returned to me 1 year later with a new barrel.
It shot nearly as bad.
Yes both barrels had good rifling in them.
They replaced the rifle and it is up to the same standards as the rest of my Savages.
Here are a few of them.

 

[VoodooMountain]

And my savage woes continue...lol

My issues with my rimfires reminded me of another issue.

Model 11 hog hunter in 308. Bullet and brass get scratched up when loading a round. Scratches look like zipper marks almost.

This rifle has been at the back of the safe for a couple years. And now I remember why.

Upon clambering a round and ejecting you could see copper/brass left behind at the top of the feed ramp along with the scratches on the ammo. I thought "ah ha...easy fix!" So I went ahead and smoothed out that sharp shoulder /deburred that area.

Rifle feeds smoother now....no more bent bullet tips...but those damn scratches are still showing up on the bullet and brass. Honestly perplexed. Wonder if the chamber itself has an issue?

Figure I might send it to savage to let them look at it.

 

[Turkeytider]

And my savage woes continue...lol

My issues with my rimfires reminded me of another issue.

Model 11 hog hunter in 308. Bullet and brass get scratched up when loading a round. Scratches look like zipper marks almost.

This rifle has been at the back of the safe for a couple years. And now I remember why.

Upon clambering a round and ejecting you could see copper/brass left behind at the top of the feed ramp along with the scratches on the ammo. I thought "ah ha...easy fix!" So I went ahead and smoothed out that sharp shoulder /deburred that area.

Rifle feeds smoother now....no more bent bullet tips...but those damn scratches are still showing up on the bullet and brass. Honestly perplexed. Wonder if the chamber itself has an issue?

Figure I might send it to savage to let them look at it.

Just a suggestion if you haven`t already. Take this over to Savageshooters.com. They are very helpful and extremely knowledgeable regarding all things Savage.

 

[Show Me]

Bought a few axis for the assortment of grand kids. .223 .243 .308 and 30-06. We shoot orange clays on the 200 yard dirt pile for practice. The .243 and the wood stock 30-06 are awesome. .223 and .308 are just fine for the woods. On sale with rebate. Couldn't be happier. Unless my mini thirty would shoot like that at 75 yards. I reload for all.

 

[Hookeye]

I got an Axis when they came out. Shot great after stock work.
But was long action for short cartridges, and the feel of the stock, the ergs.........even the recoil pad..........was too much to tolerate.
Don't think my 700 ADL shoots as well as the Savage did (both .243) but its close enough, and feels so much better, am happy with getting rid of the Savage.

Pops loved 110s. I never cared for those either.

Everybody likes different stuff.
Looked at some Euro rifles, but they too were long action for short cartridge, and that still didn't set well w me, so passed.

Bought a Savage MkII TR and have hardly shot it. Proly sell it. Shoots decent, w Fiocchi HV. Of course that was initial sight in and last box of that .22lr I had.
Figures. Have to try some SK standard plus before I sell it. Just to know what it can do.

If I ever get another Savage it'll have to be a 99 featherweight in .250-3000.

 

[Hookeye]

My MKII TR bobbled a couple feeding, but has been fine since it got a couple dozen through it.
Accuracy was decent too.
But its a heavy and ugly rifle and Id rather have a CZ457 sporter (or Anschutz 1416 or even an old Sav/Anschutz 164).
Bought the TR for NRL22 but messed up my knee and aint doing anything to risk it for a while LOL

 

[jski]

Well, this is timely.

I'm looking at buying a Savage 25 Walking Varminter chambered in .22 Hornet but would prefer a Ruger M77/22 in .22 Hornet.

Certainly, don't want to buy a problem.

 

[jmorris]

Hmm, I was actually impressed with the last two I purchased (112 & B22) I wouldn’t be if they didn‘t feed or extract though.

 

[igotta40]

While I enjoy the superb accuracy of my Savage rifles, after shooting & cycling rounds with Winchester, Tikka, Franchi, and Howa rifles, the Savage bolts and magazines seem crude in comparison. Like cutting a steak with Cutco knives, then switching to a jack knife.