I just got this in this week. I was doing some searching before I ordered it for reviews. Most everything I read was positive other than the early ones had a straight scope base.
This one comes with a 20MOA base (I believe) I did not go thru the paperwork yet to see if it listed. Some of the early reviews said they were switching to 20MOA.
1-9 twist 26in barrel. The muzzle brake looks like it will be effective. There is a clean recessed crown.
10.7 lbs empty
49.5 oal
trigger measures 37oz out of the box. It feels nice for a factory trigger. I will see how it goes before ordering a replacement. It is alot better feeling than the x mark pro that came on my remington.
The mag is an Accurate brand mag. It is an AICS pattern mag.
The bolt knob is a good size and comfortable to manipulate.
The stock is very comfortable and the palm swell is fairly sizeable which is great for me as I have large hands. It is finished with a nice matte texture. The buttplate is about a medium hardness and fitted nicely to match the stock. It comes with dual sling studs on the forearm. The stock is quite solid. I can grab the barrel and the forearm and flex the stock twards the barrel but only slightly and I have to squeeze quite hard. It feels quite rigid. Nothing like the squishy stocks on the 700's
The bottom metal has a nice fit and finish. The mag fits quite well with very little slop in the fit
Overall I am quite impressed with the rifle especially for the price. There are only 3 things I would change with this rifle and 2 of them are just being very nitpicky.
#1 the stock needs an adjustable comb. As I think every rifle does. I mocked up the scope on some mid height burris rings and I would need about 3/4in higher on the comb to have a good cheek weld. I will order some low rings and expect I will need about 1/2in added to the comb to get a good cheekweld right on my cheekbone where I like the stock to sit.
#2 the bolt slides fine but sounds a little rough as most factory actions do. I think I am just more sensitive to the feel and sound as I have been messing around with alot of custom actions lately and they are butter smooth. The fit of the bolt to the reciever is quite nice with very little play. Again I am being super nit picky in mentioning this.
#3 the rear tang of the action shows some faint tool marks from machining. This does not bother me at all but figured I would mention it.
Ultimately This rifle cost me $1310.00 out the door which is about the cost of a custom action alone. I have not shot it yet as I am going to wait on new rings and fitting the stock to me. I have owned a few savages/stevens and they have all shot quite well for factory rifles so I am hopefull this one will as well. I will post up some results after I get it out and sighted in.
If anyone is looking at one and has any specific questions feel free to ask. I did not get to see one in person before buying mine.
For size comparison. This is next to am AR-30 in 300WM
This one comes with a 20MOA base (I believe) I did not go thru the paperwork yet to see if it listed. Some of the early reviews said they were switching to 20MOA.
1-9 twist 26in barrel. The muzzle brake looks like it will be effective. There is a clean recessed crown.
10.7 lbs empty
49.5 oal
trigger measures 37oz out of the box. It feels nice for a factory trigger. I will see how it goes before ordering a replacement. It is alot better feeling than the x mark pro that came on my remington.
The mag is an Accurate brand mag. It is an AICS pattern mag.
The bolt knob is a good size and comfortable to manipulate.
The stock is very comfortable and the palm swell is fairly sizeable which is great for me as I have large hands. It is finished with a nice matte texture. The buttplate is about a medium hardness and fitted nicely to match the stock. It comes with dual sling studs on the forearm. The stock is quite solid. I can grab the barrel and the forearm and flex the stock twards the barrel but only slightly and I have to squeeze quite hard. It feels quite rigid. Nothing like the squishy stocks on the 700's
The bottom metal has a nice fit and finish. The mag fits quite well with very little slop in the fit
Overall I am quite impressed with the rifle especially for the price. There are only 3 things I would change with this rifle and 2 of them are just being very nitpicky.
#1 the stock needs an adjustable comb. As I think every rifle does. I mocked up the scope on some mid height burris rings and I would need about 3/4in higher on the comb to have a good cheek weld. I will order some low rings and expect I will need about 1/2in added to the comb to get a good cheekweld right on my cheekbone where I like the stock to sit.
#2 the bolt slides fine but sounds a little rough as most factory actions do. I think I am just more sensitive to the feel and sound as I have been messing around with alot of custom actions lately and they are butter smooth. The fit of the bolt to the reciever is quite nice with very little play. Again I am being super nit picky in mentioning this.
#3 the rear tang of the action shows some faint tool marks from machining. This does not bother me at all but figured I would mention it.
Ultimately This rifle cost me $1310.00 out the door which is about the cost of a custom action alone. I have not shot it yet as I am going to wait on new rings and fitting the stock to me. I have owned a few savages/stevens and they have all shot quite well for factory rifles so I am hopefull this one will as well. I will post up some results after I get it out and sighted in.
If anyone is looking at one and has any specific questions feel free to ask. I did not get to see one in person before buying mine.
For size comparison. This is next to am AR-30 in 300WM
