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I own 3. A Model 11 22-250 with a bull barrel. It delivers 1/2" groups. I also have a lightweight hunter in 223 and 6.5 Creedmoor. The 223 goes under an inch easily . The 6.5 is new but showed promise in initial testing. I like 'em. They get it done.
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They should offer a special run of rifles that don't have rough bores. I knocked the snot out this buck with a 16 Weather Warrior 22-250 and a 55 grain Hornady SP at 260 yards. I was amazed I hit him with the SOB having such a rough bore. ![[Linked Image]](http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/tt260/jackpine44/bucksavage22250_zpsrnlba12r.jpg)
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I think that Savage 110 series rifles are less attractive than the comparable rifles from Rem/Rug/Win. I think that the Marlin X guns are the most attractive rifles in the Savage 110 series and don't understand why Marlin could make an attractive rifle with the same positive attributes as the Savage 110 series and Savage never bothered to make the effort. I also don't understand why Remington didn't keep the Marlin X gun design in favor of the 783.
EDIT: Although it almost makes me gag to type these words, I prefer the Mossberg Patriot to the Savage Axis. I bought a CeraKoted Mossberg Patriot in 6.5 Creedmoor to use for a loaner. With a Signtron S1H 3-9x40 in B-Square rings it is a surprisingly good shooter with the 125 grain Winchester/Olin Deer Season XP factory load. One of my son's friends who comes from a non-hunting/shooting family is going to use it when he joins us on 11/10/18. Crypes, how many "loaners" do you need ? I think that makes about the 150 th I've heard you blab about. You hunt with a gottdam army of moochers or what ?  I always keep a few loaners around, but I have a lot of discretionary income and can afford to be generous when the mood moves me.
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They should offer a special run of rifles that don't have rough bores. I knocked the snot out this buck with a 16 Weather Warrior 22-250 and a 55 grain Hornady SP at 260 yards. I was amazed I hit him with the SOB having such a rough bore. What did you shoot the doe with?
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It was shot earlier by another hunter as part of a deer drive.
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I always keep a few loaners around, but I have a lot of discretionary income and can afford to be generous when the mood moves me.
I don’t understand WHAT difference it makes to other hunters/shooters what/why someone else likes/wants what they have. I see pix of rifles that make me gag, I don’t comment, it’s none of my business. There are cal/cartridges that some love, & I have NO use for, it’s NO skin off my nose. Some guys feel if you don’t agree with them, you obviously are wrong. I happen to feel that DIVERSITY is a good thing, ADversity, not necessarily. I ONLY have to please myself. Jerry
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I don’t understand WHAT difference it makes to other hunters/shooters what/why someone else likes/wants what they have.
Brother, ain't that the truth?!
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Don't seem to hear much about these rifles, at least from what I've seen. Are they sleepers, junk, or _____? I've never owned one, obviously. Have heard a little about the Axis series and the race to $300 rifles, but the rest seems rather quiet.
What say the 'fire?
......................Up until this point and primarily because of aesthetics or looks I have never really been a big fan of Savage. However when I review their site, that newest version of the 110 Bear Hunter kinda grows on me. I own a 375 Ruger Alaskan. But if this same 110 Bear Hunter in 375 Ruger had been available back when I was contemplating the Ruger Alaskan, then I may have opted for the 110 Bear Hunter. In my honest opinion and a few have already agreed. The out of the box accuracy from the Savage rifles is extremely good. Very good value for the $$$$.....
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I suppose some of them shoot but they look like a cows ass.
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I've owned a few of them over the years. One was a 25-06 that I wish I would've kept.
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I have a couple and they are sub moa guns: You guys still "wish they were still 400 bucks"? Well, this one was $384.00 just a couple months ago: ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/09E03O4.jpg) She shoots just fine: ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/0V6FduU.jpg) Was shooting it yesterday at 440 and best group was 3" (10 shot group), centered on a 4" steel plate.... This Stevens 200 (too bad they don't make them anymore) was $300.00 and it shoots like this: ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/J2C1z0P.jpg) Glass bedding in a new stock as we speak: ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/r5FOQkS.jpg) Should shoot better now with a new Timney.... Savage rifles are UGLY, they do have rough bores and some collect copper, but they do shoot damn good right out of the box.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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They’re just the most butt ugly bolt actions ever. I’ve had some and will own some more....cheap. The LWH actually seems nicely made, but you still have to keep a bag over the back of the action.
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They’re just the most butt ugly bolt actions ever. I’ve had some and will own some more....cheap. The LWH actually seems nicely made, but you still have to keep a bag over the back of the action. They are ugly. I wish they were a little more aesthetically pleasing... I'm not going to complain about how they shoot though.. I guess you take the good with the bad..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Seems that Savage vs. Tikka is more apples to apples than anything.
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Seems that Savage vs. Tikka is more apples to apples than anything.  - You belong on the SHORT bus !  *reminder* No Christmas Card !  Jerry
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Seems that Savage vs. Tikka is more apples to apples than anything. - You belong on the SHORT bus ! *reminder* No Christmas Card ! Jerry As far as the haters go anyway...😆
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They have grown on me over the years. You can still get synthetic 110/10 series for under $500.
For true aficionados they are probably at the bottom of the list, but for average Joes and Janes they are good values.
The Axis is an ugly rifle but they are great tools for hunting. My daughter has a Muddy Girl stock on her Axis and just loves to shoot it. Scope and all it got her into hunting for less than $400. So I can appreciate that.
I wouldn’t mind a 14 Classic myself.
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A used 110 under $300 would be my top budget recommendation.
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They should offer a special run of rifles that don't have rough bores. I knocked the snot out this buck with a 16 Weather Warrior 22-250 and a 55 grain Hornady SP at 260 yards. I was amazed I hit him with the SOB having such a rough bore. What did the bullet weigh when it got there? I dealt with a Savage in 308 whose bore was so rough that if you wanted to hit a deer with a 150 you needed to shoot a 180. 
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I have owned several Savage bolt guns over the years and could not warm to any of them. 99s are a different story  . The Axis looks like a cartoon or video game idea of a bolt action rifle. Maybe that is the look they were going for.
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