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Curious what people think of the Savage Storm rifle. Thanks.

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My friend shot his sheep with one last year, seemed like a good rifle for the money. Nothing fancy, just a plastic stocked stainless savage.

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Why when there are so many better choices.


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Originally Posted by the_shootist
Why when there are so many better choices.


I had thought of one because the price point was pretty hard to beat.

The magazine setup seemed a bit flimsy but otherwise, how are so many choices better?


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Savage has never disappointed me. They flat out work.

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My Weather Warrior, which was similar to the Storm, is the most accurate factory rifle I have ever owned, and I have owned a bunch of higher dollar rifles.

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Originally Posted by PaulBarnard
Savage has never disappointed me. They flat out work.



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I own a number of high-end hunting rifles, from various makers. None are anywhere close to being as accurate as the Savage 110 Ultralite 6.5 PRC I acquired earlier this year. With a Proof Research barrel, and the Accutrigger set at 2 lb., it shoots sub-.5 MOA with several different bullet weights in my handloads. Add in the all-up, with scope, weight of 7.5 lb., and this is simply a great combo for mountain hunting.
I doubt that Shaw would use the Savage action as the receiver for their custom rifles and barrels if they didn't think it was a great choice.


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I think shaw uses them because they are easy to swap parts and barrels and assemble with a minimum of actual gunsmithing and machining.

Not to say they aren't good rifles. I have owned a lot over the years

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i had a savage weather warrior in 30-06 that was my most accurate hunting rifle. i gave it to one of my bonus sons. he hasn't even shot it yet (not a gun guy) but he will shoot it sometime in november, then most likely kill one of the many whitetails currently eating soybeans in my fields. i bought the rifle to give away, but was pleased with the feel and function of the rifle. i'm sure the new storm is equally good. go ahead and grab one.

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My Savage 243 is a tack driver, I'm sure the storm will have no problem with accuracy.
Another economy rifle I would consider would be a Ruger Predator


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I recently bought a Savage Brush Hunter in 338WM. I like it, and the Storm had more features.

With handloads, I am at 1.25" for 4 shots at 100 yds with TTSX bullets. Nothing to complain about.

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i wish Savage would fire whoever theylet design the aesthetics of their stocks


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I don't own a Storm, but I do have a Model 110 Hunter in 280 Ackley Improved I bought here at the 'Fire. It has a 5R barrel, Accu-trigger, Accu-Stock, and the new configurable butt stock. It shoots very well. The bedding block in the stock makes it a bit heavy, but that's not a bad thing for me with shoulder issues.

What I like about Savage is they keep improving their line with new developments like 5R rifling and the configurable stock. I can shorten the stock for hunting season when I am wearing heavy clothes, and make it longer in the summer for range shooting in a tee shirt.


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Originally Posted by PaulBarnard
Savage has never disappointed me. They flat out work.


PB, I had ONE, S 110 C. Gave me fits.
Someone wanted it bad, I let him have it reasonably.

I wouldn’t risk it again.

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Savage Storm?? Ugh gross. Bout as pretty as a warty snatch. Ha

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I only keep accurate guns and Savage has never let me down.



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If that’s what you’re looking for, it’ll probably shoot well like 99% of model 110’s. We have a couple of Savage rifles but none were bought for their classic beauty.


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