Hi,
I'm new to rifles. I purchased the Savage Edge XL 308 yesterday and have a couple of questions. And, yes I get that some folks think it's ugly. Actually, I think it looks fine in the picture. Sure, I'd love a nice walnut stock, but that was not in my budget.
1. Does it come with a cleaning kit? I saw nothing on the Savage site indicating that.
2. Am I going to need to buy a carrying bag/case for traveling?
3. Are there ammo that I should stay away from that would hurt the weapon (i.e. moly stuff, etc). Based on other reviews, I plan to start with Federal Gold Metal Match as the first rounds to go through it.
4. I don't have any plans to reload my own just yet. Can you all recommend a more affordable (than Match), but also reasonably accurate, every day ammo that won't break the bank and is also not harmful to the gun?
5. (edit) Forgot one question. I have a Walmart and Kmart nearby. Will I find reasonably priced ammo there or will I get a better deal online, given shipping cost?
Thanks,
Jeff
I'm new to rifles. I purchased the Savage Edge XL 308 yesterday and have a couple of questions. And, yes I get that some folks think it's ugly. Actually, I think it looks fine in the picture. Sure, I'd love a nice walnut stock, but that was not in my budget.
1. Does it come with a cleaning kit? I saw nothing on the Savage site indicating that.
2. Am I going to need to buy a carrying bag/case for traveling?
3. Are there ammo that I should stay away from that would hurt the weapon (i.e. moly stuff, etc). Based on other reviews, I plan to start with Federal Gold Metal Match as the first rounds to go through it.
4. I don't have any plans to reload my own just yet. Can you all recommend a more affordable (than Match), but also reasonably accurate, every day ammo that won't break the bank and is also not harmful to the gun?
5. (edit) Forgot one question. I have a Walmart and Kmart nearby. Will I find reasonably priced ammo there or will I get a better deal online, given shipping cost?
Thanks,
Jeff