243 Savage Package
10-27-2006, 08:34 AM
#12
Join Date: Sep 2006
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Posts: 4,553
RE: 243 Savage Package
Savage makes some of the best rifles for any money short of a custom. They may not "look pretty" like some seem to think is important, but very accurate, affordable and reliable. Have fun with the .243, I am very confident that you will love it!
11-03-2006, 04:38 PM
#14
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Tri Cities, Washington
Posts: 1,616
RE: 243 Savage Package
Last weekend my son and I put about 15 rounds through it. I cleaned the barrel after each shot for the first few shots and then after that, I cleaned it after every other shot. The wind was howling. We really weren't trying too hard to shoot groups.
I got a chance this week to shoot the Savage again as well as my pre-64 Model 70 30-06. The -06 was my grandfather's gun. He and my Dad bought identical guns in 1953 or 54. I bought some Winchester 125 gr bullets to try in it. I will carry that when we go coyote hunting. My son will hopefully do most of the shooting with the 243.
The day was nice and calm. I set up at 100 yards and dialed both guns in. Took 3 shots with the -06 and 4 shots with the 243. Then I shot a 3 shot group in the lower right target with each gun. The 243 group measured 1 1/16". Two were touching and one was low and to the right, I might have pulled that one. The last shot on the middle target and the 2 touching in the lower right target make one hole, <1/2". Was amazed at the -06 group using the 125 gr bullets. It was 7/16" and adding the last shot from the middle target made 4 shots in probably 1/2".
I really could not be more happy. I do not consider myself a marksman at all. I was shooting off the hood of my Suburban with an adjustable rest under the front stock and a bag under the rear.
Would have loved to have shot some more, but I ran out of time. I will post some pictures tonight. Also, I really like the Accu-trigger. It is a crisp break at 2 1/2 lbs.
I got a chance this week to shoot the Savage again as well as my pre-64 Model 70 30-06. The -06 was my grandfather's gun. He and my Dad bought identical guns in 1953 or 54. I bought some Winchester 125 gr bullets to try in it. I will carry that when we go coyote hunting. My son will hopefully do most of the shooting with the 243.
The day was nice and calm. I set up at 100 yards and dialed both guns in. Took 3 shots with the -06 and 4 shots with the 243. Then I shot a 3 shot group in the lower right target with each gun. The 243 group measured 1 1/16". Two were touching and one was low and to the right, I might have pulled that one. The last shot on the middle target and the 2 touching in the lower right target make one hole, <1/2". Was amazed at the -06 group using the 125 gr bullets. It was 7/16" and adding the last shot from the middle target made 4 shots in probably 1/2".
I really could not be more happy. I do not consider myself a marksman at all. I was shooting off the hood of my Suburban with an adjustable rest under the front stock and a bag under the rear.
Would have loved to have shot some more, but I ran out of time. I will post some pictures tonight. Also, I really like the Accu-trigger. It is a crisp break at 2 1/2 lbs.
11-04-2006, 07:06 AM
#16
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Rivesville, WV
Posts: 3,192
RE: 243 Savage Package
Cascadedad you are right the Savage is not a 710, I believe the Savage is a better rifle. I do not like the pressed barrel on the 710. The bolt lockup on the 710 is alright, but I think your accu-trigger makes your rifle a much better choice. If anybody calls your scope junk, then tell them to go suck an egg. Remember Simmons has a life time warranty.
This rifle will make a great rifle, and back up rifle for the rest of your son's life. Just think about the conversation's the two of you are going to have in 30 years.
This rifle will make a great rifle, and back up rifle for the rest of your son's life. Just think about the conversation's the two of you are going to have in 30 years.
11-13-2006, 03:23 PM
#17
Join Date: Oct 2006
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Posts: 113
RE: 243 Savage Package
like I have posted before... The savage is a quality gun and a great price. It doesn't have the looks or the finish... but the deer or coyote you shot with it doesn't have any idea that the stock has no shine to it. The name is as good as rem. browning or any other out there. Ask someone in a gun shop and they all say the same thing..." the savage.. good gun the looks aren't there but it shoots great." and that's what matters. The trigger, The primer, The bullet. The Tracker.. Remember that when your at the register and your putting money back in your pocket instead of out of your pocket !!! my2cents
