I purchased a Savage ML-II from a LGS several years ago. Chrome-moly with a camo stock. I never got around to using it. Then all the reports of failures came out and I put it in the back of my safe and never got around to using it again.
Now have access to a large parcel of private land for deer hunting but owner only allows archery, shot-gun and muzzle loaders. My interest in using a MZ has perked up a little. I've reviewed the manual that came with the MZ, the Savage web site and the net.
What is the general consensus - safe or not not safe to use? There is so much info on the net and bounces between the extremes -- best ever MZ to ticking time bomb!
I have 10 oz of Blackhorn, 1 lb of 5744, plenty of Accurate 2015. Also have some Barnes 240's, MMP black sabot's and 100 primers.
Please, share your experiences with the ML-II and any recommendations. All the bad press can make a person uneasy about trying one out!
Thanks for your help!
Last edited by SWJ; 08/18/21.