Cheep hunting rifle; Savage vs Mossberg

archanfire said:

Considering purchasing a cheap, no frills hunting rifle to just slap on a scope and go(may swap for a Boyds stock later). I am looking at the Mossberg Patriot and a Savage 111. I know the Patriot can have some issues with the action screws not being torqued to spec from the factory and I've read some issues with the 111's too. Looking for any hands-on experience with either.

Thanks!

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ARlife4me said:

from what i've read the 111 is for females that have a shorter lop (could be a youth use also). if the 111 is the same as the 110, it should be gtg as i have several 110's (2 300wm, 1 338lm & 3 110 actions for lam builds......264wm and 300wm). i know this isn't "hands on", but i like everything about the 110's minus the accu-trigger. my wife (5' 7") and daughter (17 yo) (5' 6") shoots them, but some have an adjustable lop.

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VinceMule said:

I bought a new Stevens in 6.5 Creed made in Turkey, one heck of a rifle, especially when you look down the bore with the bore scope. Trigger is simply incredible with a slight modification, and the wood stock is really nice. The barrel is free floated, nice action design with 60* bolt throw. Put some lube on the bolt body.

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VinceMule said:

Yea, nix the lead sled!

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FEENIX said:

Savage!

No! Youth has a 'Y" designation on the model. As far as for ladies, the Lady Hunter is made in both 11(short action)/111(long action).

Savage has basically divided up the types of rifles and given them their own series. 2 digit numbers are Short Actions and 3 digit numbers are long actions.

10/110 = Sporter (old designation, now 10/110 is designation for the Law Enforcement Series)
11/111 = Sporter (new designation)
12/112 = Varmint Series
14/114 = Classic Series (same as Sporter Series but High Luster Blue and Nicer Wood Stocks)
16/116 = Weather Warrior Series (SS Actions, barrels, and Synthetic Stocks)
25 & 40 = Lightweight Varmint Series (these are a totally different Action Setup)
Axis = Entry Sporter ( Different Action and Stocks, Sporter Style with DBM only)

AK - Adjustable Muzzle Brake
B - Laminate Stock
BT - Laminated Thumbhole Stock
C - Clip (Detachable Box Magazine)
F - Synthetic Stock
G - Hardwood Stock
H - Hinged Floorplate
L - Left Hand
ML - Muzzleloader
NS - No Sights
P - Police
SS - Stainless Steel
T - (Rimfire) Peep Sights
V - Long-Range (Heavy Barrel)
XP - Package Gun
Y - Youth

I have had 10/110, 11/111, 12/112s in B, C, F, H, SS, and XP.

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cajun said:

Get the savage. It's an easy rebarrel if it doesn't shoot great. Odds are it will be fine.

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FEENIX said:

Savage!

No! Youth has a 'Y" designation on the model. As far as for ladies, the Lady Hunter is made in both 11(short action)/111(long action).

Savage has basically divided up the types of rifles and given them their own series. 2 digit numbers are Short Actions and 3 digit numbers are long actions.

10/110 = Sporter (old designation, now 10/110 is designation for the Law Enforcement Series)
11/111 = Sporter (new designation)
12/112 = Varmint Series
14/114 = Classic Series (same as Sporter Series but High Luster Blue and Nicer Wood Stocks)
16/116 = Weather Warrior Series (SS Actions, barrels, and Synthetic Stocks)
25 & 40 = Lightweight Varmint Series (these are a totally different Action Setup)
Axis = Entry Sporter ( Different Action and Stocks, Sporter Style with DBM only)

AK - Adjustable Muzzle Brake
B - Laminate Stock
BT - Laminated Thumbhole Stock
C - Clip (Detachable Box Magazine)
F - Synthetic Stock
G - Hardwood Stock
H - Hinged Floorplate
L - Left Hand
ML - Muzzleloader
NS - No Sights
P - Police
SS - Stainless Steel
T - (Rimfire) Peep Sights
V - Long-Range (Heavy Barrel)
XP - Package Gun
Y - Youth

I have had 10/110, 11/111, 12/112s in B, C, F, H, SS, and XP.

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