Joel Harmon
New member
First thing: I would like to know why Remington rifles cost so much more than Savage Arms rifles. I went to the first gun show of the season in my immediate area the other day and compared the two. They both seem to be well built. They both offer features such as heavy and fluted barrels, among other things.
I am attracted to a particular stainless Savage .223 (don't recall the model number, but could id the rifle in a line up). It is a fluted bolt action with five round magazine capacity and a 26" barrel. A vendor at the show told me that the difference is the way Savage attaches the barrel to the rest of the gun. I asked about accuracy and he told me that it was extremely accurate.
Second thing: Because this guy was a salesman I will rely on some of you guys sending me down the right path. Anyone out there who owns or who has fired a Savage .223 (around the $500 range) please tell me what you think of the accuracy of this rifle (MOA). I will be using hand loaded ammo. I don't care about any fancy exterior items on this rifle. All I care about is accuracy. However, I do not want to break the bank (my limit is $550).
Third thing: Do any of you think a fluted barrel really aids in accuracy (barrel cooling)?
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Joel Harmon
I am attracted to a particular stainless Savage .223 (don't recall the model number, but could id the rifle in a line up). It is a fluted bolt action with five round magazine capacity and a 26" barrel. A vendor at the show told me that the difference is the way Savage attaches the barrel to the rest of the gun. I asked about accuracy and he told me that it was extremely accurate.
Second thing: Because this guy was a salesman I will rely on some of you guys sending me down the right path. Anyone out there who owns or who has fired a Savage .223 (around the $500 range) please tell me what you think of the accuracy of this rifle (MOA). I will be using hand loaded ammo. I don't care about any fancy exterior items on this rifle. All I care about is accuracy. However, I do not want to break the bank (my limit is $550).
Third thing: Do any of you think a fluted barrel really aids in accuracy (barrel cooling)?
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Joel Harmon