Savage Mk II "TR"

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Hi all,

Been pondering a .22 bolt-gun to learn a bit more and practice long(er) range shooting w/o breaking the bank on ammo costs.

The Savage Mk II series has been recommended in more than a few places as a good place to start. In particular, I like the stock design on the Mark II in "TR" trim... plus that stock layout is more conducive to bench target shooting anyhow (I think).

http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/MARKIITR

Getting a regular Mark II and retrofitting it with a similar style stock from Boyd's looks like it'd be a +$100 upgrade, so I might just spring for the "TR" model.

Therein lies the rub though... it appears this model is a bit hard to find in the SFBA. Has anyone recently found one stocked by a dealer in the SFBA? I know some of them will special order if necessary. One dealer I spoke to yesterday was saying now that varmit season is past, they are not likely to be taking delivery of anymore rimfire rifles this year w/o special orders.

I found some online sources for this model (e.g. US Autoweapons) but a local dealer will probably cost about as much once the FFL transfer fees and such kick in.

Any leads would be appreciated! Thanks.

[surfNshoot]

Turners had some last I checked.

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Turners had some last I checked.

Thanks for the tip! Turners is only in SoCal though, so that might be a bit of a hike. But I'll keep them in mind if they have inventory.

I haven't exhausted all the local options yet, but just wanted to see if any locals could save me a bit of leg work.

I saw that other thread with the rimfire "contest" you guys been running. Looks like a great way to work on the skill set! Now to get a .22 long gun first...

[Izzy43]

Thanks for the tip! Turners is only in SoCal though, so that might be a bit of a hike. But I'll keep them in mind if they have inventory.

I haven't exhausted all the local options yet, but just wanted to see if any locals could save me a bit of leg work.

I saw that other thread with the rimfire "contest" you guys been running. Looks like a great way to work on the skill set! Now to get a .22 long gun first...

Good luck with your rifle search. As for the rimfire matches improving your skill set I can tell you from personal experience that it truly does. I use two rifles in the matches and I used to cuss them for being so inaccurate. Long story short, I found out the rifles are great. It was my shooting skills that sucked. I have greatly improved since April and competing in the monthly rimfire matches. Also its a hoot to see if you can shoot a perfect score.

[Tank 57]

Doms in Livermore stocks Savages.Don't know if they have that one.

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nifty. thanks!

Good luck with your rifle search. As for the rimfire matches improving your skill set I can tell you from personal experience that it truly does. I use two rifles in the matches and I used to cuss them for being so inaccurate. Long story short, I found out the rifles are great. It was my shooting skills that sucked. I have greatly improved since April and competing in the monthly rimfire matches. Also its a hoot to see if you can shoot a perfect score.

Yeah... I am absolutely positive that every gun out there pretty much outshoots me at this point. Hence the need for a .22 to practice practice practice. I already have the Ruger Mk III, now I need a long gun...

The contest seems like a great way to track progress. I like it. I think the suggestion to do one for rimfire pistols would be great. I'm too new to know what would be a suitable challenge at the various ranges though.

Doms in Livermore stocks Savages.Don't know if they have that one.

Good deal... I will give them a call too. That's not too terrible a drive. Thanks!

[JSpin]

big 5 in vacaville has a savage .22 rifles of some kind, i dont recall which ones though. i'll take a look next time i drop in.

[JSpin]

come to think of it, it may be sports authority, but i make the rounds here in vacaville once a week or so.

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big 5 in vacaville has a savage .22 rifles of some kind, i dont recall which ones though. i'll take a look next time i drop in.

My local Big5 carries Savage, but only the "package" 64FXP model. The salesguy there said he's never seen a Mark II in inventory with them. I'll ask again when I stop by next time to be sure.

Thanks!

[JSpin]

i'd imagine ours carries the same, but i'll take a look.

[inkedshooter]

J&R Sports Supply in Livermore has carried the Savage TR rifles in .22lr, you can try them. If they do not have one in stock, I'm sure they can order you one.

[scootle]

thanks for all the tips.

i had some time this afternoon, so i stopped by the other listed "official" dealer in the local area and they were also out of stock of all Mark II models, but could easily order them and have them in-house before the lovely 10-day DROS wait is complete.

so i said, "why not?" and plunked down some $$$. i feel like i have found the perfect buddy for my Ruger Mk III.

now to decide on a decent optic w/o totally going to the poor farm... any of you other Mark II peeps have a favorite to consider? (almost a rhetorical question...)

cheers.

PS I checked again at Big5 and the sales guy there confirmed they can only order selected models from Savage... in the case of .22LR, it's the "package" 64FXP semi-auto only.

[JSpin]

thanks for all the tips.

i had some time this afternoon, so i stopped by the other listed "official" dealer in the local area and they were also out of stock of all Mark II models, but could easily order them and have them in-house before the lovely 10-day DROS wait is complete.

so i said, "why not?" and plunked down some $$$. i feel like i have found the perfect buddy for my Ruger Mk III.

now to decide on a decent optic w/o totally going to the poor farm... any of you other Mark II peeps have a favorite to consider? (almost a rhetorical question...)


cheers.

PS I checked again at Big5 and the sales guy there confirmed they can only order selected models from Savage... in the case of .22LR, it's the "package" 64FXP semi-auto only.

[Izzy43]

thanks for all the tips.

i had some time this afternoon, so i stopped by the other listed "official" dealer in the local area and they were also out of stock of all Mark II models, but could easily order them and have them in-house before the lovely 10-day DROS wait is complete.

so i said, "why not?" and plunked down some $$$. i feel like i have found the perfect buddy for my Ruger Mk III.

now to decide on a decent optic w/o totally going to the poor farm... any of you other Mark II peeps have a favorite to consider? (almost a rhetorical question...)

cheers.

PS I checked again at Big5 and the sales guy there confirmed they can only order selected models from Savage... in the case of .22LR, it's the "package" 64FXP semi-auto only.

My personal favorite scope.

http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/Mueller_8_5_25x44AO_p/mt852544.htm

Very clear even at the highest magnification and nice tall target turrets with positive clicks. Scopes are assembled in China but have fully multicoated Japanese optics. Check them out at Mueller.com. Also Mueller has a lifetime fully transferable warranty.

If that's too much magnification for you then I also have and like the Mueller APV. Very good optics at a reasonable price. Check out RimFireCentral.com for the Muellers, they love em over there. Same warranty as the one above. I have been thru the BSAs, Tascos and other low cost scopes and they just don't compare.

[scootle]

My personal favorite scope.

http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/Mueller_8_5_25x44AO_p/mt852544.htm

Very clear even at the highest magnification and nice tall target turrets with positive clicks. Scopes are assembled in China but have fully multicoated Japanese optics. Check them out at Mueller.com. Also Mueller has a lifetime fully transferable warranty.

If that's too much magnification for you then I also have and like the Mueller APV. Very good optics at a reasonable price. Check out RimFireCentral.com for the Muellers, they love em over there. Same warranty as the one above. I have been thru the BSAs, Tascos and other low cost scopes and they just don't compare.

cool beans. yeah, i've been reading about the mueller's over at rimfirecentral. seems like they are mentioned often. the pricing looks reasonable too. i might opt for the APT model just to be able to practice with a mildot reticle.

i'm not sure i need something in 8-25x but at that price point, it's almost like it's affordable to have both on hand if the situation arises.

i'm pretty new to distance shooting, so i'll be working my way up to 100yds gradually.

sounds like i should take a look at Vortex (like the Crossfire series) too, but reviews seem mixed with those.