Savage bug bit me hard!

458winshooter · May 20, 2022, 09:46 PM

Last year I purchased 3 rifles that are Savages. Ok technically one is a Winchester but it is in a Savage caliber. A model 54 Winchester in 250 Savage minted in 1927, a new Savage Axis in 22-250 and a model 99 takedown in 300 savage 1926 or 1927 production I can't remember off the top of my head. Does anyone else have a love for this brand or is it just me? The 300 with a hand load of a Hornady 180 gr at 2400 fps is a dream to shoot and still is potent enough for anything I plan to shoot at. Love this gun. The Winnie has been rebarreled with a fast twist rate for heavy bullets but factory 100's still do good at 100 yards from what I can tell. Everything you hear about it's mild recoil is true I almost want to check for a squib everytime I shoot it. I also got a 6.5 jap brought back by a marine after WWll I need to show some love but for now the Savages are getting all my attention.

taylorce1 · May 20, 2022, 09:58 PM

I like Savage 10/110 series rifles for ease of changing barrels. I think the .250 and .300 Savage are underated rounds. I had a 99A in .358 Winchester and sold it, I'm just not a lever action guy. Savage Axis are better left where you find them IMO, they cut too many corners with that design.

105kw · May 20, 2022, 10:25 PM

300 Savage is my go to rifle for hunting and fun.
I really like the 99 Savage, I've got 3, 1 pre WW2, 2 from the 50s.
308 may have pushed 300 Savage out, but with a 150gr bullet you can get close to 308 velocity. 180s can get to 2350 and a bit better, basically duplicating 30-40 Krag ballistics.
The 99s are just classy, fun guns.

stagpanther · May 21, 2022, 01:51 AM

I like them for bases for builds--just don't ever look at the bores with a borescope or you may have nightmares and/or not sleep well at night.

Even the lowly Axis is fine IMO--especially the axis 2--all their rifle barrels come off the same machines AFAIK.

GeauxTide · May 21, 2022, 07:28 AM

I have a 110 Weather Warrior in 260 and a Tactical in 6.5 Creedmoor. Both have Accutrigger and Accustock and 1/2" shooters. The 260 is SS, so I put it in a Boyd's Royal Jacaranda Laminate Stock. Sessy!

std7mag · May 21, 2022, 09:42 AM

I might have a few. Lol

Had a Savage 110 in 30-30. My first centerfire rifle.
Traded it on a Savage 110 in 30-06. Had trigger work & muzzle brake done on it.
Took many deer & shot golf balls with it out to 200 meters.
Alas, it was stolen.

Now have.

Savage 111 in 7mm Rem Mag. Shooting the 150gr ABLR. Want to try the 175gr ABLR.

Stevens 200. Originally chambered in 7mm-08. I did my own trigger work on that. Then reamed the chamber to AI & set back the barrel.
After 6,000 rounds i rebarreled with an E.R. Shaw 24" sporter in 250 Savage.
While i did take 2 deer with it this past season, i was under whelmed by it's performance.
Performs excellently on coyotes though!
Took barrel off & put it on an Axis II action.
Took the 7mm-08 barrel off the Axis II, reamed to AI & put on the Stevens action.

Savage 111 in 270 Win. Took barrel off & put an E.R. Shaw 24" sporter 257 Roberts reamed to 257 Roberts AI on.

I do have an Axis action modified to use a standard recoil lug. I was planning on using it as a base for a short range (400 yards & under) bench rest build.
Modified Rifle Basix trigger. 8oz pull weight.
Shilen heavy varmint barrel in 250 Savage.
Was going to have a custom bench rest stock made for it. But cost & just lack of time for reloading & shooting have me rethinking it.

taylorce1 · May 21, 2022, 02:01 PM

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Had a Savage 110 in 30-30. My first centerfire rifle.

I didn't know they made a 110 in .30-30, I know the Savage 340 was offered in .30-30.

std7mag · May 22, 2022, 08:11 AM

It was back in the early 80's.
But i'm sure it was a 110.

Man i'm getting old!!!

Had a coworker that reloaded. He told me he'd reload my brass for me.
Kept saying about using a round nosed bullet.
When i brought my rifle in to him, he was surprised. He thought because i said 30-30 it was going to be a lever gun with a tube magazine.
Those 150gr Sierra spire points shot amazingly well!

sako2 · May 22, 2022, 10:02 AM

Did it look like any of these? https://www.google.com/search?q=sava...lmsvRbXX3a3QVM

BornFighting88 · May 22, 2022, 08:37 PM

OP, have you looked at one of those Impulse rifles by Savage? I had a 110 in 7mm-08, but traded it in on my Win70. I get a kick out of that floating bolt head to make sure it locks up square. I think that is a really neat idea, and the changing barrels on your own?? It’s a sales dream. I want to get one of those Impulse rifles in 308.

Pistoler0 · May 23, 2022, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BornFighting88

OP, have you looked at one of those Impulse rifles by Savage? I had a 110 in 7mm-08, but traded it in on my Win70. I get a kick out of that floating bolt head to make sure it locks up square. I think that is a really neat idea, and the changing barrels on your own?? It’s a sales dream. I want to get one of those Impulse rifles in 308.

I am with you.
I am waiting for a heavy barrel, varmint Impulse myself.

I also want to hold off until a few after market stocks and chassis are available for the Impulse.

BornFighting88 · May 23, 2022, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Pistoler0

I am with you.
I am waiting for a heavy barrel, varmint Impulse myself.

I also want to hold off until a few after market stocks and chassis are available for the Impulse.

Boyd's Hardwood. I think they already have a model coming off the line.

If someone were to make a chassis system for that, in like a PRS set up??? Filth.

Drm50 · May 23, 2022, 08:09 PM

I just been selling off most of my hunting rifles. I just sold three Sav 99s newest was a 1950
250/3000, and older 300 and 303Sav. Also a Remington 81 Krieger conversion in 300 Sav. I’ve owned several 99s in 300sav, that’s most common chambering in this area. I’ve shot many deer with 300Sav, similar to hitting them with a 308, they’re dead. If the 300Sav
cartridge with short neck hadn’t been a problem for automatic weapons/ belt feed there would have never been a 308- 7.62 NATO.

May 20, 2022, 09:46 PM	#1
458winshooter Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Transplanted to Ridgeland,SC Posts: 607	Savage bug bit me hard! Last year I purchased 3 rifles that are Savages. Ok technically one is a Winchester but it is in a Savage caliber. A model 54 Winchester in 250 Savage minted in 1927, a new Savage Axis in 22-250 and a model 99 takedown in 300 savage 1926 or 1927 production I can't remember off the top of my head. Does anyone else have a love for this brand or is it just me? The 300 with a hand load of a Hornady 180 gr at 2400 fps is a dream to shoot and still is potent enough for anything I plan to shoot at. Love this gun. The Winnie has been rebarreled with a fast twist rate for heavy bullets but factory 100's still do good at 100 yards from what I can tell. Everything you hear about it's mild recoil is true I almost want to check for a squib everytime I shoot it. I also got a 6.5 jap brought back by a marine after WWll I need to show some love but for now the Savages are getting all my attention.

May 20, 2022, 09:58 PM	#2
taylorce1 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2005 Location: On the Santa Fe Trail Posts: 8,498	I like Savage 10/110 series rifles for ease of changing barrels. I think the .250 and .300 Savage are underated rounds. I had a 99A in .358 Winchester and sold it, I'm just not a lever action guy. Savage Axis are better left where you find them IMO, they cut too many corners with that design. __________________ NRA Life Member

May 21, 2022, 01:51 AM	#4
stagpanther Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2014 Posts: 12,973	I like them for bases for builds--just don't ever look at the bores with a borescope or you may have nightmares and/or not sleep well at night.Even the lowly Axis is fine IMO--especially the axis 2--all their rifle barrels come off the same machines AFAIK. __________________ "Everyone speaks gun."--Robert O'Neill *I am NOT an expert--I do not have any formal experience or certification in firearms use or testing; use any information I post at your own risk!*

May 21, 2022, 07:28 AM	#5
GeauxTide Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Helena, AL Posts: 4,514	I have a 110 Weather Warrior in 260 and a Tactical in 6.5 Creedmoor. Both have Accutrigger and Accustock and 1/2" shooters. The 260 is SS, so I put it in a Boyd's Royal Jacaranda Laminate Stock. Sessy! __________________ Reloading For: 223R, 243W, 6.5 GR, 6.5 CM, 260R, 6.5-06, 280R, 7mmRM, 300HAM'R, 308W, 30-06, 338-06, 9mm, 357M, 41M, 44SPL, 44M, 45 ACP, 45 Colt, 450BM.

May 21, 2022, 09:42 AM	#6
std7mag Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2013 Location: Central Taxylvania.. Posts: 3,611	I might have a few. Lol Had a Savage 110 in 30-30. My first centerfire rifle. Traded it on a Savage 110 in 30-06. Had trigger work & muzzle brake done on it. Took many deer & shot golf balls with it out to 200 meters. Alas, it was stolen. Now have. Savage 111 in 7mm Rem Mag. Shooting the 150gr ABLR. Want to try the 175gr ABLR. Stevens 200. Originally chambered in 7mm-08. I did my own trigger work on that. Then reamed the chamber to AI & set back the barrel. After 6,000 rounds i rebarreled with an E.R. Shaw 24" sporter in 250 Savage. While i did take 2 deer with it this past season, i was under whelmed by it's performance. Performs excellently on coyotes though! Took barrel off & put it on an Axis II action. Took the 7mm-08 barrel off the Axis II, reamed to AI & put on the Stevens action. Savage 111 in 270 Win. Took barrel off & put an E.R. Shaw 24" sporter 257 Roberts reamed to 257 Roberts AI on. I do have an Axis action modified to use a standard recoil lug. I was planning on using it as a base for a short range (400 yards & under) bench rest build. Modified Rifle Basix trigger. 8oz pull weight. Shilen heavy varmint barrel in 250 Savage. Was going to have a custom bench rest stock made for it. But cost & just lack of time for reloading & shooting have me rethinking it. __________________ When our own government declares itself as "tyrannical", where does that leave us??!! "Januarary 6th insurrection". Funny, I didn't see a single piece of rope...

May 20, 2022, 10:25 PM	#3
105kw Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 2017 Location: Columbia Basin Washington Posts: 516	300 Savage is my go to rifle for hunting and fun. I really like the 99 Savage, I've got 3, 1 pre WW2, 2 from the 50s. 308 may have pushed 300 Savage out, but with a 150gr bullet you can get close to 308 velocity. 180s can get to 2350 and a bit better, basically duplicating 30-40 Krag ballistics. The 99s are just classy, fun guns.

May 22, 2022, 08:11 AM	#8
std7mag Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2013 Location: Central Taxylvania.. Posts: 3,611	It was back in the early 80's. But i'm sure it was a 110. Man i'm getting old!!! Had a coworker that reloaded. He told me he'd reload my brass for me. Kept saying about using a round nosed bullet. When i brought my rifle in to him, he was surprised. He thought because i said 30-30 it was going to be a lever gun with a tube magazine. Those 150gr Sierra spire points shot amazingly well! __________________ When our own government declares itself as "tyrannical", where does that leave us??!! "Januarary 6th insurrection". Funny, I didn't see a single piece of rope...

May 22, 2022, 10:02 AM	#9
sako2 Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2009 Posts: 766	Did it look like any of these? https://www.google.com/search?q=sava...lmsvRbXX3a3QVM

May 22, 2022, 08:37 PM	#10
BornFighting88 Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2021 Posts: 454	OP, have you looked at one of those Impulse rifles by Savage? I had a 110 in 7mm-08, but traded it in on my Win70. I get a kick out of that floating bolt head to make sure it locks up square. I think that is a really neat idea, and the changing barrels on your own?? It’s a sales dream. I want to get one of those Impulse rifles in 308.

May 23, 2022, 08:09 PM	#13
Drm50 Senior Member Join Date: November 10, 2014 Posts: 1,500	I just been selling off most of my hunting rifles. I just sold three Sav 99s newest was a 1950 250/3000, and older 300 and 303Sav. Also a Remington 81 Krieger conversion in 300 Sav. I’ve owned several 99s in 300sav, that’s most common chambering in this area. I’ve shot many deer with 300Sav, similar to hitting them with a 308, they’re dead. If the 300Sav cartridge with short neck hadn’t been a problem for automatic weapons/ belt feed there would have never been a 308- 7.62 NATO.