Ruger vs Savage

[TMB 1]

Divernhunter, yes, 7mm-08 is the cartridge I was planning on getting for her. I do reload, so I will try that. Noted about the Savage accu-trigger. It does have it.

TMB 1 & E92335i, why do you guys prefer the Savage?

I own both Ruger & Savage bolt actions, but not the models you listed, mine is just an opinion from handling both your models at lgs.

[xXRifleManXx]

I have a savage 99 chambered in.308 made in 79 great gun good build quality and have hunted deer with it successfully. I have a a Ruger m77 that's a few years older in 30-06 that has been my go-to rifle for white tail, antelope, black bear , and elk ( did good 2 outta 3) since I was 14. I still use it for white tail but have a Weatherby in .300 win mag that was passed onto me for larger game like elk and mule deer. That Ruger has some age on it from being carried around but it is a true friend in the field. I really the Ruger and have since added a gunsite scout A+ would buy again.

PS. I like the American but you may want to consider getting her a hunting rifle with a wooden stock. 20 years from now that stock will hold some good memories of hunting out there with her dad.

[golfish]

I just looked at a Savage "Hunter" at Turners, along with the Axis and Ruger AR. I have never held a Ruger American Rifle that I liked.

The Hunter had a Nikon scope and felt pretty tight to me. I'll put one on layaway for my son, soon in .270 cal...

[357magnum]

Savage for me.

[toby]

There's a real nice Howa 270 with fluted barrel for sale over on BD outdoors for $600 OBO.

[J.R.W.]

Bought my girl the youth trophy hunter in 243 .great little rifle . like it so much i would like 2 get 1 in 30-06 .

[golfish]

There's a real nice Howa 270 with fluted barrel for sale over on BD outdoors for $600 OBO.

toby, where is BD outdoors?

[toby]

toby, where is BD outdoors?

https://www.bdoutdoors.com

[thomashoward]

Divernhunter, yes, 7mm-08 is the cartridge I was planning on getting for her. I do reload, so I will try that. Noted about the Savage accu-trigger. It does have it.

TMB 1 & E92335i, why do you guys prefer the Savage?

Most accurate right out of the box

[CNC_Apps_Guy]

I have a Trophy Hunter 30-06. I don't regret that purchase one bit.

[M1NM]

I've got several Rugers in the safe but you couldn't give me a new one. Too many quality/employee problems at Ruger lately. Had a 7mm Rem Mag Savage - paid $300 and would still have it if s friend hadn't fallen in love with it.

[Goosebrown]

If it were me, I would go Savage. When I was growing up I never thought much of them, but they are simply a different company and product today. Big thumbs up on Savage. I own three and swap the barrels around on one.

Do get the accutrigger. I didn't think there were any more without them, but apparently there are...

[QXSOUP]

accutrigger uber alles.....

If you are looking at the Ruger American keep in mind that it's a push feed gun, not controlled round feed like the M77 so you really can't compare the two.

Buy a Savage and be happy.

[skeleman63]

I have a savage axis 111 7mm rem mag...I like it

[Dragunov]

I have a 10TR, I like it too.