Inexpensive bolt action rifles.

on the inexpensive rifles,though alot can be said for the Remington 700, It is by all standards a simplified mauser design it retained the basic design but did away with the standing ejector, and the claw extractor, also the bolt guide milled into the reciever, the Safety was simpler and cheaper to produce with much less mechiening,although the bolt was modified, it still functioned well eneough to remain in government service for several years.
It was cheaper to produce than a mauser, but still functioned well, the rifle was not cheap, just cheaper made, so the manufacturer could provide a rifle that worked, but make a larger profit.
Make it cheaper, sell it for a higher price, and net a bigger profit.
Thats how you stay in business. One positive note about the Remington 700 was that with the extra metal there, where you would otherwise have to mill it away for the large extractor the action was stronger, and could withstand more pressure, therefore you could load more potent cartridges in it for greater long range effectivness.
 
Disposable Rifle

It's just a term I use for those floppy stocked rifles with plastic magazines . Now how many of these things will still be functioning in 50 or 100 years . Truth is I don't have any use for the new guns they're making now days , except for some of the Pistols !
 
I guess I've always believed that form follows function.

If a rifle is sub-MOA out of the box the way MOST Savage rifles appear to be, and it doesn't fall apart after shooting a couple hundred rounds.. :confused: how in the world can that be considered a bad thing? Or, a "cheap" thing? How many people put more than a couple hundred rounds through their rifles anyway? I know, by definition, most people here on this forum are "gun" folks, and probably shoot a lot more than that, but for a more inexpensive rifle that will do everything that the average "non-gun" type hunter/shooter will ever require, how could you go wrong?

Disposable? Hardly...
 
When you need a repair part for a Rem770, Savage Axis or other guns in that class you will find what I mean by disposable. You can buy another gun for what it would cost you to get a $25 part replaced.
 
inexpensive rifle

I have a modest collection of sako`s but the savages & cz`s that my son brought home have got me addicted. They shoot just as good and mabey (( BETTER )). EVERY ONE that we have is a shooter. Some we bought new but most were used and everyone we have is a shooter 1 inch or less at a 100yrds. The triggers on the CZ`S and SAVAGES are just great and the stocks work jusr fine for us, we use bipods on a lot of them. We have used these two brands for maney years and have not had a problem of any kind. (( SCOPES )) we like the 4200 ELITES 4x16, 6x24, 8x32 and we own a few of them with no problems. We reload for most every thing we shoot, I think that helps and we try to shoot as often as we can. Good luck on your choice and I hope you get a good one. ken
 
Why not look around for a used quality brand rifle? Remington, Savage, Howa, Winchester, Etc. There are plenty of used guns out there in good condition.
 
I have stopped telling people how great the Savages are, the prices are going up on the one's I want. My best friend went out and bought an Axis in 223 when they came out, went to the range with it and one week later went back and bought the same model in 308. Now he's a Remington fan with a number of CLD's as well as a Browning fan (I couldn't afford his rifles), I am the Savage fan with a number of tackdrivers.

You make the call as to how you want to waste your money.
Jim
 
In my opinion, Savage is one of the most accurate out of box rifles. They are probably my favorite brand of rifles (I am a sucker for the older ones and the break action Model 24's). They well priced, well made and accurate. Although they may not be the best looking rifles, they get the job done. I have a Model 111 in 22-250. Plane jane field grade walnut stock, nothing special but its very accurate and will shoot sub MOA 5 shot groups @ 100 yards. YES that's 5 shot. Best 3 shot group out of my 22-250 is .65" @ 100 yards.
 
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