My first rifle was a Savage. Bought it because it was cheap, and I was a poor kid. Was never impressed with the finish. Horrible bluing, machine marks, casting seams on parts, and that was just the cosmetics. The action is too long for most scope base/ring combos, and I think their factory barrels are dogcrap.
I toasted 2 throats and it was an '06. I shot it a lot, but not that much. I think the steel must be cheap or something. They are fine guns if you restock them, refinish the steel, and put on a new tube. Otherwise, you are lying to yourself...
