Thread: Thoughts on Savage Weather warrior.

Originally Posted by Toby

@gadgetman and @GravelBen will give you unbiased opinions

All right, since you insist. I like them, they have a pretty nice adjustable trigger, shoot well and have a good finish to the bore. The earlier ones have a rather flexible fore end that is not too difficult to stiffen up with arrow shafts. The later models have the Accustock with an aluminium bedding block. Can't say I've noticed that much difference in shooting accuracy. I really like the three position safety on the tang where it is easy to operate with the thumb but very difficult to accidentally knock pushing through scrub.

You almost have to be a contortionist to get the bolt out. On the Accustock models there is a button to depress at the front of the trigger guard, while squeezing the trigger and withdrawing the bolt. On the non Accustock models you have to depress a release on the right side of the action, where most have the safety, while squeezing the trigger and withdrawing the bolt. I like this as I'm a clutz.

We have three here in 243, one a right handed Accustock, one a right handed non Accustock (bought as a spare parts rifle) and one leftie in non Accustock for @TimeRider. They all shoot sub MOA (when we do our bit) with Highland and Winchester 100gn softpoints and handloads. These are the only things I've tried. @TimeRider always seems to get 13-15mm 3 shot groups at 100m with her one, Miss bloody consistent! Mine improved from 20mm by upping the powder 0.5gn from the safe starting load I chose to learn how to reload with, not a lot of development and I was satisfied.

This was my last trip to the range. Last three shots holding hands.



For a budget sort of rifle they are good value and certainly do what a rifle is meant to do. I liked the feel and comes with a good butt pad, so ready to go from the box.