Post by: Dan-o on July 25, 2012, 08:18:28 AM
That leaves me down 1 rifle, so I need to buy 1.
I'm not rolling in dough., and not destitute.
Savage 111 with BDC 3X9 scope combo for under $500 seems like the best deal out there.
Why not? got any better suggestions in the $500 - $800 range?
Thanks!
Post by: backwoods_boy on July 25, 2012, 08:22:19 AM
seems almost too good to be true.
Post by: arrowflinger on July 25, 2012, 08:31:15 AM
So, I have 3 rifles suitable for deer/elk, and I have two sons tht hunt with me. But, one of my rifles is down for the count (shipped back to Browning yesterday).
That leaves me down 1 rifle, so I need to buy 1.
I'm not rolling in dough., and not destitute.
Savage 111 with BDC 3X9 scope combo for under $500 seems like the best deal out there.
Why not? got any better suggestions in the $500 - $800 range?
Thanks!
Just a heads up, seeing these at the gun range and helping people sight them in, I have seen the scopes lose the crosshairs or just not adjust anymore and they were band new. In your other post you mention the 7mm and 300 win mag........the scopes might not handle the recoil of these. Again just a word of caution....they might work great for you. I have to say I have a couple of Savages.
Post by: Huntbear on July 25, 2012, 08:34:06 AM
Post by: FC on July 25, 2012, 09:31:55 AM
Post by: Lincoln4 on July 25, 2012, 09:45:29 AM
The Savage rifles are great but the fish-bonker grade Bushnells that they use in their packages are cheap glass at best! I had one of these scopes on a package rifle and it failed within a couple of trips to the range. I know other guys that have them and have no complaints but none that put as many rounds through their rifles as I do.
The rifles he's talking about are topped with Nikon scopes... I agree, I had a couple of the Bushnells on my Savages. Waste of glass...
Hopefully the Nikons work better than the P-series mounts I recently bought and returned... But the Model 11/111 looks to be a decent rifle. I love all my Savages...
Post by: FC on July 25, 2012, 09:56:10 AM
The rifles he's talking about are topped with Nikon scopes.
That is great! I was just looking through some of their models and saw a Weaver scope on another, have they ditched the fish-bonkers?
NVM, I just saw that they are still using the fish-bonkers on some of their rifles.
Post by: Curly on July 25, 2012, 10:01:09 AM
Post by: Dan-o on July 25, 2012, 10:27:08 AM
One guy I trust says the BDC is not a throw away scope...... :dunno: :dunno: :dunno: :dunno: :dunno:
Post by: Curly on July 25, 2012, 10:32:06 AM
Post by: Lincoln4 on July 25, 2012, 11:41:11 AM
One package has a BDC. Another package ($120 more, if I recall) has a Nikon.
One guy I trust says the BDC is not a throw away scope...... :dunno: :dunno: :dunno: :dunno: :dunno:
The "BDC" is Bullet Drop Compensation, Nikon's Prostaff on the Savages. Nikon's lower end scope, but I expect much better than the Bushnells.
The "Hunter XP" series has the Bushnell Scopes, the "Trophy Hunter XP" series sport the Nikons.
You can see them all here http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/models/ (http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/models/) .
Post by: buckfvr on July 25, 2012, 11:51:24 AM
Post by: jrebel on July 25, 2012, 07:49:53 PM
Post by: yorketransport on July 25, 2012, 08:45:03 PM
Another option is to buy a Stevens Model 200. It's the same gun as a Savage 111, but without the Accutrigger. You can find the Stevens for around $350 most of the time. Then you can take the money you saved and pick up some better glass if that is a concern.
I don't think you can do much better than a Savage for an entry level hunting rifle. In fact I'd run some of my budget Savages up against stuff which cost twice as much. And I do quite often! Just understand that the fit and finish leave a lot to be desired some times. If that doesn't bug you, then you're good!
Andrew
Post by: wraithen on July 25, 2012, 08:46:50 PM
Post by: jrebel on July 25, 2012, 10:16:07 PM
The stevens also has a worse stock.
:yeah: But you can buy a sweet aftermarket boyd stock for $100. If you find a stevens for the right price don't be affraid to pick it up and replace the stock. They you have a pretty sweet gun for the money. And a shooter to boot..... :twocents: :twocents:
Post by: Lincoln4 on July 26, 2012, 08:06:22 AM
Check out the stock on Boyd's. Sweeeeet.
Post by: yorketransport on July 26, 2012, 07:59:58 PM
Andrew
Post by: Dan-o on July 26, 2012, 09:06:05 PM
$480 with the Nikon BDC scope at Wholesale sports. Seems like a good deal to me. Please don't post a better deal........ I'm feeling good..... 8)
Post by: Lincoln4 on July 26, 2012, 09:16:51 PM
Post by: KFhunter on July 29, 2012, 06:17:45 PM
Wish I had a chance to run more rounds down range with it - I been slackin :chuckle:
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=90995.0 (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=90995.0)
Post by: duck1187 on July 31, 2012, 09:36:42 PM
Post by: highmuley on August 04, 2012, 06:10:31 PM
Post by: Kowsrule30 on August 06, 2012, 01:12:37 PM
I just picked one up tonight in 7MM Rem Mag. Kind of happy. I haven't ought a rifle in a LONG time. It will be fun to go sight in.
$480 with the Nikon BDC scope at Wholesale sports. Seems like a good deal to me. Please don't post a better deal........ I'm feeling good..... 8)
Seems like a good price.... I'd ditch the BDC though..... A Simmons 44 Mag scope is cheaper and better quality.... :twocents: