Jagermeister:
I beg to differ with you on the quality of Savage rifles. Some of them, particularly the older ones, are real shooters with the right .22 ammo. I own a Stevens (the downscale Savage brand name) Model 416, which was manufactured sometime between 1937 and 1948, probably at the start of WWII as it has U.S. Property markings and was likely used as a training rifle. Even after some sue and 60 years, it will consistently shoot 5-shot 1/2 inch groups at 50 yards with the right ammo. On a really good day, I've gotten groups in the low 0.3" range. I'm sure there are Anschutz rifles which will halve that group size, but only in the hands of people who can read wind and mirage (which I can't). Certainly not a "door prop" by any stretch of the imagination and not a bad piece for the $175 I have in it.
Current Savage centerfires get excellent reviews for their accuracy and trigger quality, even if not for noted for their cosmetics.
