Is the Savage 110 in .308 worth it?

gryphon · May 15, 2001, 06:37 PM

Looking into getting a .308 for deer hunting, but I don't want to spill the whole rainy day fund on a super high falutant Rem. 700. Is the Savage a worth enough replacement. They seem to have some decent package deals as well.

Dave R · May 15, 2001, 06:38 PM

Try a search. Based on my recollection of what I have read on this forum, the Savage has a worthy reputation.

I got the Rem 700 cheapo (ADL) in the low $400's and have been very happy with it.

Point Blank · May 15, 2001, 07:21 PM

I bought one of them Savage "package deals" at Wal- Mart for $362?? plus tax.I got the 30-06 and am very impressed with its accuracy.Still cant figure out why i want to get a better scope though....the one that came mounted seems adequate for plinking and paper punching.I have had some very nice groups for a rookie with it too,Its a keeper!!!

critter · May 15, 2001, 10:16 PM

I've only heard good things about them myself. There's a nice write up on them in the June issue of American Rifleman.

Bill Siegle · May 16, 2001, 04:58 AM

I have a Savage Scout in .308 and love it! I don't think you'll be anything but happy with a Savage. Have fun!

Bluefish · May 16, 2001, 05:35 AM

Buy one!

ED CHAVEZ · May 16, 2001, 02:55 PM

I have a Savage 10FP bull barrel .308Win, it is a real excellent shooter.

Savage 110-Long Action
Savage 10-Short Action

If you hunt get the standard barrel. If you target shoot get the bull barrel. Later-on.

gryphon · May 16, 2001, 04:48 PM

Thanks all. I appreciate all the responses. The price seems right, so I think that I will have to start getting serious about the purchase.

AAChang · May 18, 2001, 04:07 AM

My friends got me a Savage 110 in 7mm Remington Magnum for my birthday (yes I have very nice friends

) I can say that i highly recommend it, great buy for the price and a shooter at that

May 16, 2001, 05:35 AM	#6
Bluefish Junior Member Join Date: October 11, 2000 Posts: 10	I have 3 savages:All shooters!ntx Buy one!

May 16, 2001, 02:55 PM	#7
ED CHAVEZ Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 1999 Location: East Los Angeles, California Posts: 221	I have a Savage 10FP bull barrel .308Win, it is a real excellent shooter. Savage 110-Long Action Savage 10-Short Action If you hunt get the standard barrel. If you target shoot get the bull barrel. Later-on. __________________ A Well Regulated Militia "They may kill me, but there will always be more like me" -ED CHAVEZ They told me,"throw down your guns, return to the earth...HAH! time enough for the earth in the grave". -ED CHAVEZ "Do not fear the governments, that fears you". -ED CHAVEZ Proud Member of: NAHC LIFE, GOA, JPFO, CRPA, and NRA.

May 15, 2001, 06:37 PM	#1
gryphon Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,069	Looking into getting a .308 for deer hunting, but I don't want to spill the whole rainy day fund on a super high falutant Rem. 700. Is the Savage a worth enough replacement. They seem to have some decent package deals as well.

May 15, 2001, 06:38 PM	#2
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2000 Location: Idaho Posts: 6,073	Try a search. Based on my recollection of what I have read on this forum, the Savage has a worthy reputation. I got the Rem 700 cheapo (ADL) in the low $400's and have been very happy with it.

May 15, 2001, 07:21 PM	#3
Point Blank Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2000 Location: Armpit of the South...Atlanta Posts: 516	I bought one of them Savage "package deals" at Wal- Mart for $362?? plus tax.I got the 30-06 and am very impressed with its accuracy.Still cant figure out why i want to get a better scope though....the one that came mounted seems adequate for plinking and paper punching.I have had some very nice groups for a rookie with it too,Its a keeper!!!

May 15, 2001, 10:16 PM	#4
critter Member Join Date: February 12, 2000 Posts: 24	I've only heard good things about them myself. There's a nice write up on them in the June issue of American Rifleman.

May 16, 2001, 04:58 AM	#5
Bill Siegle Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2001 Location: Oregon Posts: 227	I have a Savage Scout in .308 and love it! I don't think you'll be anything but happy with a Savage. Have fun!

May 16, 2001, 04:48 PM	#8
gryphon Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,069	Thanks all. I appreciate all the responses. The price seems right, so I think that I will have to start getting serious about the purchase.

May 18, 2001, 04:07 AM	#9
AAChang Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2000 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 255	My friends got me a Savage 110 in 7mm Remington Magnum for my birthday (yes I have very nice friends ) I can say that i highly recommend it, great buy for the price and a shooter at that