Over the years,I have known quite a few younger guys starting off buying one of the Savage Combos for about $300. Thinking in a few years to upgrade. The scopes are nothing to brag about but those " out of the box" Savages can sure shoot. Most guys I know still have them with only maybe upgraded scopes. 30-6 or .270 ammo is about the cheapest you will find,now maybe including 7-08


If God wanted you to walk and carry things on your back, He would not have invented stirrups and pack saddles