Find the best price on a Savage 10FP
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Glock_Racer
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Try http://www.auctionarms.com or http://www.forthehunt.com These are "auction" sites and usually the firearms they feature start out at a very low price.
Steve Smith
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Check out SOG (Southern Ohio Guns) at http://www.southernohiogun.com/
they usually have the best prices...they're closed right now or I'd have a price for you.
they usually have the best prices...they're closed right now or I'd have a price for you.
inGobwetrust
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Because gunmart thinks that ANYTHING he doesn't like/use is junk. Search his posts and you'll see what I mean. This may sound like a slam but it REALLY is just an observation. Honest.
i have said some good things about savage barrel's but that is it.there actions,stock and trigger are junk pure and simple.
i use "stuff"in the field all the time and have found what works and what does not work over the years.that is why i am so one sided on matters of equipment.
there are many items i "like" due to cosmetic appeal or the fact that it has lots of gadgets but if it does not work i will be the first to slam it on tfl or to anyone that ask.
i have 30 years of shooting experiance behind me as well as 15 years in the commercial firearms bussiness so i have seen products that work and dont work.if this makes me one sided then so be it...
i use "stuff"in the field all the time and have found what works and what does not work over the years.that is why i am so one sided on matters of equipment.
there are many items i "like" due to cosmetic appeal or the fact that it has lots of gadgets but if it does not work i will be the first to slam it on tfl or to anyone that ask.
i have 30 years of shooting experiance behind me as well as 15 years in the commercial firearms bussiness so i have seen products that work and dont work.if this makes me one sided then so be it...
THe only bad thing I can say about the Savage, from my dealing with it is, the action is alittle tight.
THe Rem's action is smooooooottttthhh!
The Savage I have shot would hit dime/nickel sized rocks @ 100yards every shot if I did my part.
THe only Rem 700 I have shot, was in 7mm Mag, and would hold th 10 ring @ 100yards off the bench.
THe Rem's action is smooooooottttthhh!
The Savage I have shot would hit dime/nickel sized rocks @ 100yards every shot if I did my part.
THe only Rem 700 I have shot, was in 7mm Mag, and would hold th 10 ring @ 100yards off the bench.
racegunner
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Bought a Savage 10FP 20" barrel and I am completely happy with it! I shoot 1/2" groups at 100yds. off bags with a cheap Tasco 3-9x40 scope. I paid $379 at a gunshow and I'm glad I didn't pay double for the Remington. Yes, the stock is cheap plastic and the action isn't that smooth (that will be fixed next week by a gunsmith friend), but I don't find anything wrong with the trigger. I backed off the adjuster 1/4 turn and it's fine now. If you buy a Remington you will be happy, if you buy a Savage you will be happy you didn't spend the extra money.
I can confirm what racegunner said. I recently purchased the Savage 10FP from Ultimate Outdoors for $389. Spent the money I saved on match ammo. Savages are fine firearms. The actions are tight but smooth out with use. Yes, Remingtons are the preferred actions of professional snipers but, then, I'm not a professional. I'm a pretty fair shot, though, and the Savage can shoot better than I can. They have very good barrels and are accurate out-of-the-box. I have only Colt 1911's and paid the extra fare because I wanted a Colt. They are excellent pistols but others, like Kimber, also make excellent 1911's. I wanted a Colt. So, you pay your money and take your choice. If you can, go to the local range and shoot some different rifles before deciding. Heck, you might want a Winchester!
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Yes, gunmart, I recall your old post(s). It read like someone who had a bad memory of his junior highschool girlfriend who didn't put out for him at the roller rink.
Bottom line. The Savage that I shot next to a tuned Rem 700 did .667 MOA (and better) at 300 yards, as did the Rem 700. Difference? The stock Savage (with a rather nice factory trigger) cost 1/3 of the tuned Rem.
I plan on spending the extra money on good glass, not an obligatory trip to a gunsmith to tune the quirks out of a Remington.
You want my opinion on a rifle? Let me see how it shoots.
Rick
Yes, gunmart, I recall your old post(s). It read like someone who had a bad memory of his junior highschool girlfriend who didn't put out for him at the roller rink.
Bottom line. The Savage that I shot next to a tuned Rem 700 did .667 MOA (and better) at 300 yards, as did the Rem 700. Difference? The stock Savage (with a rather nice factory trigger) cost 1/3 of the tuned Rem.
I plan on spending the extra money on good glass, not an obligatory trip to a gunsmith to tune the quirks out of a Remington.
You want my opinion on a rifle? Let me see how it shoots.
Rick
Steve Smith
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RickD, I too am a Savage fan. I've been very happy with the three that I've owned/own. The only reason I sold a Savage is because sinc eI've only know Savages (never had another brand) and they all shot well under an inch all the time if I did my part, then the "mystique" of having an accurate bolt gun just wasn't there. I'm totally spoiled with the accuracy. Apparently other bolt guns just don't shoot as well...I don't know why. Having no point of reference and having had great shooting bolt rifles, the intrest never "took" therefore, I traded them like marbles. Don't ask me to trade my M1A or 1911s like that though! 
"the stock Savage (with a rather nice factory trigger)?"
NO SUCH THING!!!!!!!
SAVAGE RIFLES ARE FOR THOSE THAT LIKE COOL RIFLES BUT WILL NEVER OWN ONE!!!!
"Yes, Remingtons are the preferred actions of professional snipers but, then, I'm not a professional. "
YES, THAT SHOWS!!!!!
"It read like someone who had a bad memory of his junior highschool girlfriend who didn't put out for him at the roller rink."
YOUR RIGHT FOR ONCE!!
SHE WAITED TILL WE GOT BACK TO HER MOTHERS HOUSE AND THEN BONKED MY BRAINS OUT!!!!
come on. really, there is no need for bad remarks here just some clean fun...
i have said on many post that the savage rifles have the best factory barrel on the market.the fact still remains that the actions do not hold up over the long haul and the stock design and the trigger design do not aid in good marksmanship.Yes i know you can get a aftermarket trigger and stock for your savage but you are still stuck with a cheesey action and you have just jumped into the cost of a remington pss or steyr.the "adjustable trigger" (if you can call it that) on the savage has the tendancy to run out of adjustment and soon becomes a "self adjusting trigger" meaning from shot to shot it will adjust to a differnt trigger pull.that is because the trigger housing is made strickly of cast parts.
i know of no serious riflemen that use savage rifles.if you are on a tight budjet for a rifle, (the only excuse i can think of to own a savage)
my advice would be to put the higher price remington ,sako or styer on layaway or work some extra hours at work to pay for it.you could always pick up a used one at about the same price a new savage would cost and be way ahead.
when i was just starting out and wanted a cheap rifle i bought a 98 mauser and built it up.they always shot good when i built them and they are way ahead of the savage and for less money too.!!!!
just some thoughts!!!!!
[Edited by gunmart on 03-15-2001 at 01:07 AM]
NO SUCH THING!!!!!!!
SAVAGE RIFLES ARE FOR THOSE THAT LIKE COOL RIFLES BUT WILL NEVER OWN ONE!!!!
"Yes, Remingtons are the preferred actions of professional snipers but, then, I'm not a professional. "
YES, THAT SHOWS!!!!!
"It read like someone who had a bad memory of his junior highschool girlfriend who didn't put out for him at the roller rink."
YOUR RIGHT FOR ONCE!!
SHE WAITED TILL WE GOT BACK TO HER MOTHERS HOUSE AND THEN BONKED MY BRAINS OUT!!!!
come on. really, there is no need for bad remarks here just some clean fun...
i have said on many post that the savage rifles have the best factory barrel on the market.the fact still remains that the actions do not hold up over the long haul and the stock design and the trigger design do not aid in good marksmanship.Yes i know you can get a aftermarket trigger and stock for your savage but you are still stuck with a cheesey action and you have just jumped into the cost of a remington pss or steyr.the "adjustable trigger" (if you can call it that) on the savage has the tendancy to run out of adjustment and soon becomes a "self adjusting trigger" meaning from shot to shot it will adjust to a differnt trigger pull.that is because the trigger housing is made strickly of cast parts.
i know of no serious riflemen that use savage rifles.if you are on a tight budjet for a rifle, (the only excuse i can think of to own a savage)
my advice would be to put the higher price remington ,sako or styer on layaway or work some extra hours at work to pay for it.you could always pick up a used one at about the same price a new savage would cost and be way ahead.
when i was just starting out and wanted a cheap rifle i bought a 98 mauser and built it up.they always shot good when i built them and they are way ahead of the savage and for less money too.!!!!
just some thoughts!!!!!
[Edited by gunmart on 03-15-2001 at 01:07 AM]
"YES, THAT SHOWS!"
Gunmart: You are the only one making personal attacks in this thread. Grow up. You may have many years in the gun field but you obviously live in a very small world. If you don't think much of a firearm someone is asking about, express yourself as you did in the latter part of your last post. Don't make judgemental pronouncements as it only serves to alienate the people you may be trying to help. No one likes a "know-it-all". If something hasn't worked for you, note that as your personal, limited experience but don't "slam" it. That piece of equipment may be perfect for someone else. Oh, and by the way, do you personally know all of the "serious riflemen" in the U.S.? How many, exactly, do you know? See what I mean? There could be literally thousands out there who own Savages. You just don't know them.
Gunmart: You are the only one making personal attacks in this thread. Grow up. You may have many years in the gun field but you obviously live in a very small world. If you don't think much of a firearm someone is asking about, express yourself as you did in the latter part of your last post. Don't make judgemental pronouncements as it only serves to alienate the people you may be trying to help. No one likes a "know-it-all". If something hasn't worked for you, note that as your personal, limited experience but don't "slam" it. That piece of equipment may be perfect for someone else. Oh, and by the way, do you personally know all of the "serious riflemen" in the U.S.? How many, exactly, do you know? See what I mean? There could be literally thousands out there who own Savages. You just don't know them.
Benchrest1000
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Geez,
RickD,
http://www.armthepopulace.com
This guy has treated me right in the past. I've purchased quite a few rifles from him and been very satisfied with the price and his service.
I usually don't get involved in these little 'My brand is better' arguements, but I'm a 'serious' rifleman and I happen to like Savage rifles. Many folks who shoot long range and cannot afford three thousand dollars for a custom made rig buy remington senderos and savage heavy barrels. Yes, Remington actions are hard to beat. However, on the average, Savage barrels shoot a little better at long range. The average, not always the case. I also don't like Savage triggers, just like everyone else. We won't even get into the stock.
All this being said, it doesn't matter what brand of rifle you are shooting, only how tight those bullets are on paper. I can afford a remington 700, but I purchased 2 savage 110FPs, as they make a left handed rifle and shoot at least as well as any rifle I have ever fired under 1000 dollars. They also understand something that not all manufacturers of 308 rifles understand (heads up European manufacturers). Some of us believe that long range shooting is best handled by heavy bullets, meaning something up around 180 to 190 grains in 308. That means forget that 1 in 12 twist stuff. That was another core issue for me. My 190 SMK load isn't the tightest I've got at 200 yards, but it spanks the crap out of the 168 at 600.
I just buy the Savage and shoot MOA out of the box. Then I replace the trigger or/and stock when I feel like it and shoot down near .5 MOA. Something both my rifles do on a regular basis.
RickD,
http://www.armthepopulace.com
This guy has treated me right in the past. I've purchased quite a few rifles from him and been very satisfied with the price and his service.
I usually don't get involved in these little 'My brand is better' arguements, but I'm a 'serious' rifleman and I happen to like Savage rifles. Many folks who shoot long range and cannot afford three thousand dollars for a custom made rig buy remington senderos and savage heavy barrels. Yes, Remington actions are hard to beat. However, on the average, Savage barrels shoot a little better at long range. The average, not always the case. I also don't like Savage triggers, just like everyone else. We won't even get into the stock.
All this being said, it doesn't matter what brand of rifle you are shooting, only how tight those bullets are on paper. I can afford a remington 700, but I purchased 2 savage 110FPs, as they make a left handed rifle and shoot at least as well as any rifle I have ever fired under 1000 dollars. They also understand something that not all manufacturers of 308 rifles understand (heads up European manufacturers). Some of us believe that long range shooting is best handled by heavy bullets, meaning something up around 180 to 190 grains in 308. That means forget that 1 in 12 twist stuff. That was another core issue for me. My 190 SMK load isn't the tightest I've got at 200 yards, but it spanks the crap out of the 168 at 600.
I just buy the Savage and shoot MOA out of the box. Then I replace the trigger or/and stock when I feel like it and shoot down near .5 MOA. Something both my rifles do on a regular basis.