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<blockquote data-quote="Greyfox" data-source="post: 1529389" data-attributes="member: 10291"><p>The biggest problem is that the Savage doesn't have the "swank" of a custom or perhaps even gunsmith massaged 700 action.</p><p>The Savage action can be reliable and exceptionally accurate. With a minimum of tools and skill, the owner can screw on a custom barrel without the hassle, time, and cost of a gunsmith....perhaps the greatest appeal. If there is a potential weak spot it's the ejector/extractor. Both can be effectively addressed for less then $20 in parts and 5-10 minutes in time. I have not experienced feeding issues with the various magazine formats, and have shot a few thousand rounds through a a couple of Savage actions with "no" failures and consistent performance. Of course the Savage(much like the Remington) action lacks the smoothness, finish work, and "bragging rights" of my customs......but, they will win matches, and make the long shots on game...just like a custom action. IMO.</p><p></p><p>Two of my competition rifles in 6.5x47 and a 6.5x284 Hunting rifle</p><p>-Savage SA/ Criterion barrel</p><p>-Surgeon action/Krieger barrel</p><p>-Savage LA/Criterion barrel</p><p>[ATTACH]114276[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]114277[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]114278[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Greyfox, post: 1529389, member: 10291"] The biggest problem is that the Savage doesn’t have the “swank” of a custom or perhaps even gunsmith massaged 700 action. The Savage action can be reliable and exceptionally accurate. With a minimum of tools and skill, the owner can screw on a custom barrel without the hassle, time, and cost of a gunsmith....perhaps the greatest appeal. If there is a potential weak spot it’s the ejector/extractor. Both can be effectively addressed for less then $20 in parts and 5-10 minutes in time. I have not experienced feeding issues with the various magazine formats, and have shot a few thousand rounds through a a couple of Savage actions with “no” failures and consistent performance. Of course the Savage(much like the Remington) action lacks the smoothness, finish work, and “bragging rights” of my customs......but, they will win matches, and make the long shots on game...just like a custom action. IMO. Two of my competition rifles in 6.5x47 and a 6.5x284 Hunting rifle -Savage SA/ Criterion barrel -Surgeon action/Krieger barrel -Savage LA/Criterion barrel [ATTACH]114276[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]114277[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]114278[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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