Anyone shooting a Savage weather warrior? Looking for honest out of the box performance review. Pros con's ect.
Cheers
Tim
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Anyone shooting a Savage weather warrior? Looking for honest out of the box performance review. Pros con's ect.
Cheers
Tim
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Toby
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.
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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.
I have one in .270 I really like the fit for me.
Trigger is fully adjustable and very easy to do.
As far as accuracy goes I reload 140g sst and they group just over an inch at 200 with very little load development.
As Gadget has mention the bolt release take a bit to get use to, at least you wont loose it;)
@deepsouthaussie I was in shooters supplies in Christchurch on Friday the had a few left at $795
Cheers
6mm
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Originally Posted by deepsouthaussie
Yeah @6mm ackley. Saw them and thought was a good deal been after a stainless syn left hander for ages.
Might just buy one. Was really after a .308 30-06 though and only 7-08 and .270 available.. Might have to stick to the good old .270! Cheers for the review @gadgetman
Have a non accustock one in .243.
Shoots sub MOA, had to stiffen up the front of the stock to use a bipod on it.
Have had it for 8yrs+, gets 200-300rnds through it a year and it's only the shooter that lets it down.
The SS finish doesn't get the "brown pattena" that some other SS rifles get.
Either of those could be swapped out with a prefit Barrel from Savage & Rem/Age Pre-Fit Barrel someone was looking at bringing some in on here I think it was Herb ??
Nothing wrong with the .270 gets the job done( wait for @Toby to have some comment ):thumbsup:
Pushbikes get the job done yet we all rather drive :D
If I can I take the pushbike.Quote:
Originally Posted by Toby
Good rifles as others have said - probably my top choice if I recide to replace my Ruger 308 with something stainless in future. Accurate, great trigger, good strong action, nice 3-stage tang safety etc. I don't own one but have used one and own/ed a couple of wooden stock Savages with the same action.
I must have mad skillz cos I don't find the bolt release tricky. You don't have to keep the trigger pulled, just enough to unlock the release button and then hold the button in and pull the bolt out. Very low chance of ever releasing the bolt accidentally.
@StrikerNZ has a pre-accustock one that he can tell you about if he's bored.
Actually I see you're in Invercargill, if you're passing through Gore and want to see if you like the feel of the Savage action and trigger then drop me a line, you're welcome to check out my 223.
Every savage I have had has been very accurate.
I have had feed issues however and a large degree of bolt slop on a very used one that made fast reloading difficult.
I love new Savages.... not the well used ones!!
Cheers for the offer @GravelBen but be better off to come have a shoot with ya with my new one! I have fondled one in the past and thought it felt good just wasn't sure on reliabilty/accuracy. Read a few other reviews online and the concensus is good for the money, and thats the retail price they're talkin bout willis!
All new rifles are made pretty decent these days I imagine.
Hopefully the .270 is not gone before I run it past the bank/Mrs..
haha
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Got one in 308 - it shoots well but the original rubbery stock wobbled too much so I got an aftermarket one and now the thing is good
Lightened the trigger and that made the safety not work - a touch heavier and it was ok but I never trust a safety anyway,
Half-cock is okay, don't know if you can do the more positive half-cock modification that is popular with Tikkas, I've not bothered with it myself.
Cut down and suppressed it is a good rifle that can take a bit of bushbashing and still deliver the pill
Yup, got one of the earlier non acustock, hinged floorplate models in 7mm08.
I love the Savages, very good design. Barrel nut is awesome. I really like the accutrigger, some folks don't... Bolt design is great, easy to disassemble for cleaning.
Got a Boyds stock for it.
I've only heard/seen great things about their accuracy. However i'm not generally a fan of Savages due to how they look/feel. Just feel a bit plastic/cheap. So if that doesn't bother you then get one :).
Gidday - I've got a Savage lightweight in 6.5 Creedmoor, its a very very accurate rifle, and my one is quite smooth for a Savage - the guys have given you a fair summary of their virtues and warts !!.
The last one I had was quite different, it had a fairly heavy bolt lift, it cycled fine but it was noticeable. If you can get into the shop and they have a few I'd try and see if you can cycle them then make a choice, from what I read they vary "that much" due to bolt timing issues.
I'm also in Invervegas and your're welcome to look at mine as well.
Cheers
Foster
Love my lightweight .223 savage.
Savage are mostly accurate straight out of the box. Their locking lugs have a washer and wobbly locking lugs set up that aligns the lugs correctly without fancy trueing. It works.
I have got some real fancy stuff in my cabinet, but I'm never too proud to grab my Savage. Gives me a lot of pleasure. Now I want a lightweight in a heavier calibre like Tentman's. Actually, I want Tentman's :) A bush pig (I hate that expression) straight out of the box that weighs under 6lb, shoots like a demon and doesn't make gunsmiths rich. Only negative is that they are not stainless. But you could buy a 44 gallon drum of oil for the price difference when compared to the stainless flash Harry's that you still have to spend money on.
I have owned 6 savage rifles including a .300wm and a .243 weather warrior. The 300wm was amazingly accurate, the .243 was not. The 243 action was loose, the 300 tight as. They are ugly but very functional firearms IMHO:) but it seems you can get the occasional Friday 4:30pm one. If you can have a play first before purchasing all the better.
I use to have a pre accustock model 16....in 204. bloody accurate rifle and loved the tang mounted 3 position safety.......I upgraded the stock to a Boyds laminate stock.
regret getting rid of it.
Cool guys thanks for the feed back. Got a real sharp price on one coming from shooters supplies chch. Haven't been able to have a play with it unfortunately but no one seems to stock them in Invers. Now to pawn off some other items in the buy and sell haha..
Argh the savage fanboys are singing in tune...
I have a weather worrier (not Warrior) in 308 stainless synthetic. Anyone want it for 500 bucks?
Do you care to share the story behind your worries @Pointer Did you buy rifle new? Not shoot stright, Whats the deal?
How bad is it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Pointer
It shoots well, I just hate the fit and finish, and the feel. It balances like a 2X4. Rugged and reliable sure but there's more to life than this. Rings and bases included for 500
Hi @PointerQuote:
Originally Posted by Pointer
Any more info round count? pictures would be good
Cheers
6MM
I'm glad you are making solid enquiries. Could save me trying to figure out a way to store something else.Quote:
Originally Posted by 6mm ackley
Me too.
I know what you mean with regard to the fit and finish but that's a good set up for $500. Fuck I better go to sleep. I don't need another .308.
Round count? It's a 308! seriously id say no more than a couple of hundred. Bore looks pristine.Quote:
Originally Posted by 6mm ackley
I live in a place with no internet so posting pics would take hours. Anyone who wants to see pics should PM me their cell phone number so I can send PXTs. Will throw in some factory ammo if picked up. Cheers
good buying but the sounds..
Just picked up my new lefty Weather warrior Accustock version for $795 plus rings and bases. pretty happy with that!
My new family member.. Hopefully get some blood on her this weekend..
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Nice. Are you able to take a photo of the under side? Want to see if your accustock has a screw for the "wedge".
Hi nicks
Yes there is a screw for the wedge
Ok thanks for your reply. I bought one from the same shop as you. I have since found out that the current accustock no longer has the screw for the wedge. We got old stock........ Interested to know what your twist rate is, can you measure it?
Will let you know @nicks_tricks
I figured it wouldn't be a rifle made at the savage factory in 2015! Hence the low price trying to push stock along..
Do u not like the wedge screw system?
I dont mind it. Just hate finding out I bought old product even at a lower price. What caliber did you go with?
Got a .270 @nicks_tricks what did you got with mate? Sight in day tomorrow followed by hunt on Saturday arvo and Sunday.
Sweet! I went with a 7mm-08, not much kick at all. Very interested to hear how yours shoots. Take some photos of the groups it shoots if you can. Good luck Sunday!
Will do @nicks_tricks sounds like you've had a crack with yours. Howd it shoot for you?