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Savage rifles ... the most accurate out-of-the-box ?
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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 1425836" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>Barrel quality, assembly and ammo have the most bearing on accuracy, not the brand.</p><p></p><p>I have had some great shooters over the years and they have wore many names. at present the Savages appear to be "One" of the more accurate over the counter rifles and also the Weatherby Vanguard.</p><p></p><p>In my circle of friends, the vanguard has the edge in accuracy. If you are looking for sub MOA there are plenty of choices. if you are looking for sub 1/2 MOA it is a pig in a poke as to which one you get. </p><p></p><p>The absolute most accurate rifle I ever bought was a Remington 700 using factory ammo. The most accurate across the counter rifle using re loads was a Weatherby Mark 5. Both rifles shot less than 1/10 MOA (- .100 thousandths).</p><p></p><p>Savage appeals to many that Like to mess with different rifles but are not Gunsmiths and cant chamber and thread barrels. The barrel nut aids in assembly for these folks and makes it interesting and fun (What's not to like about these features for some). Savage designed there system for ease of assembly at the factory and not to require a gunsmith to assemble, not accuracy. just like the interchamble bolt face. These ideas turned out to be a great cost savings, lowering the price and increasing the profits (Something others have tried with very little success). From an all out accuracy standpoint, it does however add more chances of misalignment.</p><p></p><p>Triggers are another thing altogether, and are a personal preference.</p><p>Some like the Accutrigger and some don't. It is just a safe way to get the trigger pull down to low weights safely. and still have a standard 6 to 8 pound trigger when carrying it around. Most triggers are safe if left alone and not adjusted to below there safe design.</p><p></p><p>I personally don't believe that any one brand of rifle is more accurate than another. It is all luck in how all the parts come together and which one you get as to the rifles accuracy.</p><p></p><p>Stocks are another area that depend on fit and design to aid accuracy. one stoch is no more accurate that another if it holds the action in exactly the same place every time it is fired, does not add stress to the action or barrel and fits the style of shooting and the shooter best.</p><p></p><p>This post is not intended to poor mouth any brand of rifle, just to point out that different people will have different opinions about which is best in their minds and their experiences. </p><p></p><p>In my opinion the best and the favorite, is the one that shoots the best for me and not one that someone else said was the best.</p><p>It is just more of the Chevy versus Ford versus Dodge debate in my opinion</p><p></p><p>Just My opinion</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 1425836, member: 2736"] Barrel quality, assembly and ammo have the most bearing on accuracy, not the brand. I have had some great shooters over the years and they have wore many names. at present the Savages appear to be "One" of the more accurate over the counter rifles and also the Weatherby Vanguard. In my circle of friends, the vanguard has the edge in accuracy. If you are looking for sub MOA there are plenty of choices. if you are looking for sub 1/2 MOA it is a pig in a poke as to which one you get. The absolute most accurate rifle I ever bought was a Remington 700 using factory ammo. The most accurate across the counter rifle using re loads was a Weatherby Mark 5. Both rifles shot less than 1/10 MOA (- .100 thousandths). Savage appeals to many that Like to mess with different rifles but are not Gunsmiths and cant chamber and thread barrels. The barrel nut aids in assembly for these folks and makes it interesting and fun (What's not to like about these features for some). Savage designed there system for ease of assembly at the factory and not to require a gunsmith to assemble, not accuracy. just like the interchamble bolt face. These ideas turned out to be a great cost savings, lowering the price and increasing the profits (Something others have tried with very little success). From an all out accuracy standpoint, it does however add more chances of misalignment. Triggers are another thing altogether, and are a personal preference. Some like the Accutrigger and some don't. It is just a safe way to get the trigger pull down to low weights safely. and still have a standard 6 to 8 pound trigger when carrying it around. Most triggers are safe if left alone and not adjusted to below there safe design. I personally don't believe that any one brand of rifle is more accurate than another. It is all luck in how all the parts come together and which one you get as to the rifles accuracy. Stocks are another area that depend on fit and design to aid accuracy. one stoch is no more accurate that another if it holds the action in exactly the same place every time it is fired, does not add stress to the action or barrel and fits the style of shooting and the shooter best. This post is not intended to poor mouth any brand of rifle, just to point out that different people will have different opinions about which is best in their minds and their experiences. In my opinion the best and the favorite, is the one that shoots the best for me and not one that someone else said was the best. It is just more of the Chevy versus Ford versus Dodge debate in my opinion Just My opinion J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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