Does anyone know anything about savage model 25?

Bwillsonhunter4 · August 18, 2016, 02:29 PM

I am looking at a savage model 25 walking varmiter at a local gunshot for $500 includes a good scope. Chambered in 223 I would like to know if that is a good deal or not and if anyone has expirence with these rifles.

ballisti · August 18, 2016, 03:53 PM

I owned a model 25 for some time. It was very accurate. The only complaint I had about it was that the magazine only held four cartridges. Since I single-loaded it most of the time, this was not a big problem.

I still have a picatinny rail for it. If you are interested in it, PM me.

Brian Pfleuger · August 18, 2016, 03:57 PM

That must be used, that would be an *unbelievable* price new with a good scope. The bare gun goes for minimum $500 on Bud's.

I don't know the 25 itself but Savage makes a good gun. I doubt that one is the exception.

The Bmag is the exception.

Bwillsonhunter4 · August 18, 2016, 04:29 PM

Yes it is lightly used

Bwillsonhunter4 · August 18, 2016, 06:08 PM

Also how is the bolt? Sticky or smooth?

taylorce1 · August 19, 2016, 08:31 AM

If I were buying a .223 it would be in a model 10 not the 25. The model 25 is just a beefed up rimfire bolt and receiver to handle small center fire cartridges. A model 10 is a true center fire receiver and capable of swapping barrels easier if you wanted or needed to. Plus you can pick up a brand new Savage M10 for $550 pretty easily with a Nikon scope.

David R · August 19, 2016, 08:58 AM

I have one and love it. I shoot a 100 yard offhand match every week. It's accurate enough to use fmj ammo. Twist is 1 in 9". I am fine with the 55 grain bullets

Bwillsonhunter4 · August 19, 2016, 07:42 PM

I just bought it today so thank you I hope it is good!

David R · August 20, 2016, 05:53 AM

Fits me like a glove, hope its the same for you.

Enjoy
David

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August 18, 2016, 02:29 PM	#1
Bwillsonhunter4 Member Join Date: May 30, 2016 Posts: 44	Does anyone know anything about savage model 25? I am looking at a savage model 25 walking varmiter at a local gunshot for $500 includes a good scope. Chambered in 223 I would like to know if that is a good deal or not and if anyone has expirence with these rifles.

August 18, 2016, 03:57 PM	#3
Brian Pfleuger Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Austin, CO Posts: 19,578	That must be used, that would be an unbelievable price new with a good scope. The bare gun goes for minimum $500 on Bud's. I don't know the 25 itself but Savage makes a good gun. I doubt that one is the exception. The Bmag is the exception. __________________ Nobody plans to screw up their lives... ...they just don't plan not to. -Andy Stanley

August 18, 2016, 04:29 PM	#4
Bwillsonhunter4 Member Join Date: May 30, 2016 Posts: 44	Thank you Yes it is lightly used

August 19, 2016, 08:31 AM	#6
taylorce1 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2005 Location: On the Santa Fe Trail Posts: 8,245	If I were buying a .223 it would be in a model 10 not the 25. The model 25 is just a beefed up rimfire bolt and receiver to handle small center fire cartridges. A model 10 is a true center fire receiver and capable of swapping barrels easier if you wanted or needed to. Plus you can pick up a brand new Savage M10 for $550 pretty easily with a Nikon scope. __________________ NRA Life Member

August 18, 2016, 03:53 PM	#2
ballisti Senior Member Join Date: January 1, 2016 Posts: 144	I owned a model 25 for some time. It was very accurate. The only complaint I had about it was that the magazine only held four cartridges. Since I single-loaded it most of the time, this was not a big problem. I still have a picatinny rail for it. If you are interested in it, PM me.

August 18, 2016, 06:08 PM	#5
Bwillsonhunter4 Member Join Date: May 30, 2016 Posts: 44	Also how is the bolt? Sticky or smooth?

August 19, 2016, 08:58 AM	#7
David R Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2015 Location: The swamps of WNY Posts: 753	I have one and love it. I shoot a 100 yard offhand match every week. It's accurate enough to use fmj ammo. Twist is 1 in 9". I am fine with the 55 grain bullets

August 19, 2016, 07:42 PM	#8
Bwillsonhunter4 Member Join Date: May 30, 2016 Posts: 44	I just bought it today so thank you I hope it is good!

August 20, 2016, 05:53 AM	#9
David R Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2015 Location: The swamps of WNY Posts: 753	Fits me like a glove, hope its the same for you. Enjoy David Sent from my SM-T900 using Tapatalk