Savage edge
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Re: Savage edge
Are we talking just the stock here or are a lot of the parts outside the action plastic. I saw one at Wally world and the barrel had some kind of collar on it. Is that the much vaunted Savage barrel nut because I swear I have never seen that before.
Are we talking just the stock here or are a lot of the parts outside the action plastic. I saw one at Wally world and the barrel had some kind of collar on it. Is that the much vaunted Savage barrel nut because I swear I have never seen that before.
Re: Savage edge
It is a hunting rifle. No more, no less.
It is not a base for a build.
Get a stevens for that.
It is a hunting rifle. No more, no less.
It is not a base for a build.
Get a stevens for that.
Re: Savage edge
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: fdkay</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It is a hunting rifle. No more, no less.
It is not a base for a build.
Get a stevens for that. </div></div>
Perfectly stated.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: fdkay</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It is a hunting rifle. No more, no less.
It is not a base for a build.
Get a stevens for that. </div></div>
Perfectly stated.
Re: Savage edge
It's Savage's answer to the Remington 710, 770. Also, it has been renamed the Axis, since the name Edge was already taken for one of McMillan's stock models.
As a low cost, entry level hunting rifle, it does quite a good job. Its action configuration is different from the Savage Model 110 based actions, so Savage aftermarket doodads probably won't fit, especially stocks and such.
If you're looking for something besides a baseline hunter, there are better Savage rifles, they just cost a little more.
A lot of folks have found out that Savage's Stevens 200 line is pretty equivalent (the <span style="font-style: italic">can</span> use the current 10/110 scope mounts) to the original, pre-Accue-stuff Savage actions, and they can be used as an economical donor action for a decent build.
Greg
It's Savage's answer to the Remington 710, 770. Also, it has been renamed the Axis, since the name Edge was already taken for one of McMillan's stock models.
As a low cost, entry level hunting rifle, it does quite a good job. Its action configuration is different from the Savage Model 110 based actions, so Savage aftermarket doodads probably won't fit, especially stocks and such.
If you're looking for something besides a baseline hunter, there are better Savage rifles, they just cost a little more.
A lot of folks have found out that Savage's Stevens 200 line is pretty equivalent (the <span style="font-style: italic">can</span> use the current 10/110 scope mounts) to the original, pre-Accue-stuff Savage actions, and they can be used as an economical donor action for a decent build.
Greg
Re: Savage edge
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Greg Langelius *</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It's Savage's answer to the Remington 710, 770. Also, it has been renamed the Axis, since the name Edge was already taken for one of McMillan's stock models.
As a low cost, entry level hunting rifle, it does quite a good job. Its action configuration is different from the Savage Model 110 based actions, so Savage aftermarket doodads probably won't fit, especially stocks and such.
If you're looking for something besides a baseline hunter, there are better Savage rifles, they just cost a little more.
A lot of folks have found out that Savage's Stevens 200 line is pretty equivalent (the <span style="font-style: italic">can</span> use the current 10/110 scope mounts) to the original, pre-Accue-stuff Savage actions, and they can be used as an economical donor action for a decent build.
Greg </div></div>
Great point... It has everything to do with what you plan on doing with the rifle??? Do you just want a hunting rig to shoot game at 100-500yards??? IF so, no need to look further, but if you want to shoot further and more precisly, you might want to upgrade to the 110/116 Savage actions or a Remy...
Just think if your hunting you don't need a $3K rifle and $3K S&B on it to take a elk or deer at 400yards...
PRecision rifles can be great hunting rigs, but most plain jane hunting rifles cant be precision rifle.. Buy the right tool for the job, remember the multi-tools do many jobs sorta ok, but cant do any of them real well.
JMO...
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Greg Langelius *</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It's Savage's answer to the Remington 710, 770. Also, it has been renamed the Axis, since the name Edge was already taken for one of McMillan's stock models.
As a low cost, entry level hunting rifle, it does quite a good job. Its action configuration is different from the Savage Model 110 based actions, so Savage aftermarket doodads probably won't fit, especially stocks and such.
If you're looking for something besides a baseline hunter, there are better Savage rifles, they just cost a little more.
A lot of folks have found out that Savage's Stevens 200 line is pretty equivalent (the <span style="font-style: italic">can</span> use the current 10/110 scope mounts) to the original, pre-Accue-stuff Savage actions, and they can be used as an economical donor action for a decent build.
Greg </div></div>
Great point... It has everything to do with what you plan on doing with the rifle??? Do you just want a hunting rig to shoot game at 100-500yards??? IF so, no need to look further, but if you want to shoot further and more precisly, you might want to upgrade to the 110/116 Savage actions or a Remy...
Just think if your hunting you don't need a $3K rifle and $3K S&B on it to take a elk or deer at 400yards...
PRecision rifles can be great hunting rigs, but most plain jane hunting rifles cant be precision rifle.. Buy the right tool for the job, remember the multi-tools do many jobs sorta ok, but cant do any of them real well.
JMO...
Re: Savage edge
I bought two for my twin sons, both in .270, and both will shoot handloads under an inch for three rounds at 100 yards, and some groups were less than 3/4". One shoots bug holes with the right load. All of that was with the factory 7-8 pound triggers. I've since replaced the triggers, but for an entry-level hunting rifle they are light and handle well, and obviously shoot well, so I can recommend them for that. I agree that they are probably not a good place to start a build, though.
I bought two for my twin sons, both in .270, and both will shoot handloads under an inch for three rounds at 100 yards, and some groups were less than 3/4". One shoots bug holes with the right load. All of that was with the factory 7-8 pound triggers. I've since replaced the triggers, but for an entry-level hunting rifle they are light and handle well, and obviously shoot well, so I can recommend them for that. I agree that they are probably not a good place to start a build, though.
Re: Savage edge
the recoil lug is built into the stock. like everybody says stevens if you want to build it up later. look at the price, if its close to stevens, then just go stevens unless you never plan on mods and its cheaper
the recoil lug is built into the stock. like everybody says stevens if you want to build it up later. look at the price, if its close to stevens, then just go stevens unless you never plan on mods and its cheaper
Re: Savage edge
It Savages answer to not losing sales to those that are not serious gun enthusiasts and need a rifle to step into the woods with. Might make a good truck gun that you don't mind knocking around and scratching.
It Savages answer to not losing sales to those that are not serious gun enthusiasts and need a rifle to step into the woods with. Might make a good truck gun that you don't mind knocking around and scratching.
Re: Savage edge
If you just want a cheap but effective rifle for deer hunting, go for it. If you want to do a .308 build, get a Stevens.
If you just want a cheap but effective rifle for deer hunting, go for it. If you want to do a .308 build, get a Stevens.
Re: Savage edge
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: coldboremiracle</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: fdkay</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It is a hunting rifle. No more, no less.
It is not a base for a build.
Get a stevens for that. </div></div>
Perfectly stated. </div></div>
Worked well. The stock was okay when you factor in that you're only paying $250.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: coldboremiracle</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: fdkay</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It is a hunting rifle. No more, no less.
It is not a base for a build.
Get a stevens for that. </div></div>
Perfectly stated. </div></div>
Worked well. The stock was okay when you factor in that you're only paying $250.
Re: Savage edge
if you buy if for what it is than you can't go wrong.The rifle was never ment to be modded just shot.What I don't like is now they are the axis. I think the could have picked a better name.
if you buy if for what it is than you can't go wrong.The rifle was never ment to be modded just shot.What I don't like is now they are the axis. I think the could have picked a better name.
Re: Savage edge
Get the Stevens instead. You have more options down the road and you can get a used stevens or find one on sale for 300.00 easily. See my sig if you want options for upgrades.
Good luck,
Merritt
Get the Stevens instead. You have more options down the road and you can get a used stevens or find one on sale for 300.00 easily. See my sig if you want options for upgrades.
Good luck,
Merritt
