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<blockquote data-quote="TexSavage" data-source="post: 1732443" data-attributes="member: 6245"><p>Savage not a quality brand, well, each to their own. I own a 35 year old Savage 110 SA in 22-250. Has probably 3,000 rounds down the tube, both factory and handloads, taken more white tail deer, turkeys, and prairie dogs than I can count. Not one single issue, failure or inability to keep accuracy. Can still cover 10 shots with a dime at 100 yards with factory ammo.</p><p></p><p>Second is a model 12 BVSS in 300wsm with at least 1500 rounds downrange by me alone at or above max. .45 MOA at 545 yards using Berger 215 & H4831SC. I bought the rifle used and had no idea about the care of the rifle nor the round count. I examined the extractor a few years back and noticed worn areas. Replaced the extractor and it has worked great with one exception. Crappy brass from Winchester extracts poorly because Winchester's QC is apparently non existent in the last two bags I bought. The rounds of brass made by Nosler extract every time flawlessly. I also had issues with the Winchester brass failing to go into an RCBS and a Redding shell holder. Additionally I had to throw out 4 rounds out of the 100 because of neck splits from the factory and I've had to uniform more primer pockets in the 100 rounds than in my entire 40 years of reloading. I also notice that when I try to baby the operation of the bolt, the extract issues with the Winchester brass gets even worse. I try to make sure and be aggressive with working the bolt. That's my issue not the Savage.</p><p></p><p>I have a buddy that has a Savage 110 BA Stealth in 6.5 Creedmoor. Accurate and reliable would be weak adjectives. Another buddy just bought a used 110 FCP LE left hand in .308. His is also extremely reliable, 250 plus rounds with NO issues and .75 MOA or lower accurate when he does his part, all factory ammo.</p><p></p><p>So there is my experience with Savage. I've had more problems and poorer accuracy with Wins and Rems than all of my or my buddies Savages put together. I will buy another Savage when the time comes. I am not someone who gingerly handles his rifles. I am an admitted Bull in the China Closet, the gorilla that handles luggage and not afraid to go tumbling down an incline with my Savage. Nearing my mid 60's I might ease up. On second thought, nope, I might break something then. Guess I'm drinking lemonade and not eating lemons.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TexSavage, post: 1732443, member: 6245"] Savage not a quality brand, well, each to their own. I own a 35 year old Savage 110 SA in 22-250. Has probably 3,000 rounds down the tube, both factory and handloads, taken more white tail deer, turkeys, and prairie dogs than I can count. Not one single issue, failure or inability to keep accuracy. Can still cover 10 shots with a dime at 100 yards with factory ammo. Second is a model 12 BVSS in 300wsm with at least 1500 rounds downrange by me alone at or above max. .45 MOA at 545 yards using Berger 215 & H4831SC. I bought the rifle used and had no idea about the care of the rifle nor the round count. I examined the extractor a few years back and noticed worn areas. Replaced the extractor and it has worked great with one exception. Crappy brass from Winchester extracts poorly because Winchester's QC is apparently non existent in the last two bags I bought. The rounds of brass made by Nosler extract every time flawlessly. I also had issues with the Winchester brass failing to go into an RCBS and a Redding shell holder. Additionally I had to throw out 4 rounds out of the 100 because of neck splits from the factory and I've had to uniform more primer pockets in the 100 rounds than in my entire 40 years of reloading. I also notice that when I try to baby the operation of the bolt, the extract issues with the Winchester brass gets even worse. I try to make sure and be aggressive with working the bolt. That's my issue not the Savage. I have a buddy that has a Savage 110 BA Stealth in 6.5 Creedmoor. Accurate and reliable would be weak adjectives. Another buddy just bought a used 110 FCP LE left hand in .308. His is also extremely reliable, 250 plus rounds with NO issues and .75 MOA or lower accurate when he does his part, all factory ammo. So there is my experience with Savage. I've had more problems and poorer accuracy with Wins and Rems than all of my or my buddies Savages put together. I will buy another Savage when the time comes. I am not someone who gingerly handles his rifles. I am an admitted Bull in the China Closet, the gorilla that handles luggage and not afraid to go tumbling down an incline with my Savage. Nearing my mid 60's I might ease up. On second thought, nope, I might break something then. Guess I'm drinking lemonade and not eating lemons. [/QUOTE]
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