Rimfire ammunition is finally(!) starting to reach what most would consider easy availability, with units actually staying in stock on retail shelves. For the last three years, the spaces have typically been barren and those wanting ammo in bulk had to seek it online at [Read More…]
Savage Arms is firmly cementing their brand atop the rifle industry with their quality barrels, famous AccuTrigger, and affordable packages. Their latest introduction does not deviate from that reputation. The Model 11/111 DOA Hunter XP is a culmination of products from [Read More…]
Stevens by Savage Arms has announced the expansion of their 555 over-under shotguns with three new models. The new offerings are “compact” models designed for smaller shooters or those who prefer a shorter length of pull. The new “555 Compact” is [Read More…]
WARNING: Some of the photos in the links embedded in this post are graphic. A man in New Brunswick, Canada, experienced a very unusual kind of out of battery firing with his Savage Axis rifle, in which the firing pin released and struck the primer while the bolt and [Read More…]
Savage Arms will be making their A-Series rifle in .22 WMR. The first gun in the series was their popular A17 which is chambered in 17 HMR. Their newest model is being called the A22 Magnum and, according to the company, has the same delayed blowback, semi-automatic [Read More…]
Most of us likely remember the original Savage Arms 10/110 BA which was discontinued. Monstrous in size. Monstrous in price. It was notably accurate, but the sheer weight, size, and price tag definitely hindered the popularity of the model. Savage Arms did not give up [Read More…]
The Savage 1907 handguns sold well, shot great, and look interesting. In their day they were quite popular and offered shooters the ability to quickly shoot off 10 rounds before having to reload, which was quite impressive for a pocket pistol. In this installment of TFBTV, we do some shooting with [Read More…]
Savage Arms, under the Stevens label, is beginning to grow a substantial inventory of firearms for itself. It’s newest offering is their first semi-automatic shotgun: the Stevens S1200. This model will be offered in a flurry of configurations that consumers would [Read More…]
Savage Arms has been very successful with its Axis line of bolt action rifles. These series of guns is a value priced line that has appealed to hunters and others looking for an inexpensive way to shoot. Since its introduction, the company has added calibers, left [Read More…]
The Savage Arms A17 has already been a crowd-pleaser for those who like the .17 HMR round. Now Savage Arms is looking to make the complete package with an A17 XP model that comes with a Bushnell A17 scope from the factory. The scope they are placing on the rifle is the [Read More…]
Proof Research announced the company is now offering pre-fit carbon fiber barrels for Savage bolt action rifles. According to the company, these pre-fit barrels are designed to be installed by the end user and not need a professional gunsmith to install them. This could [Read More…]
Butler Creek announced a 25 round magazine for the Savage A17 rifle. The A17 is a semi automatic rifle chambered for the .17 HMR cartridge, and it was introduced at the 2015 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, NV. As both Savage and Butler Creek are owned by Vista Outdoors, I would [Read More…]
Savage Arms expanded its bolt action rifle lines with the addition of the 6.5 Creedmoor. A number of new rifles are now available in this caliber. 16 Lightweight Hunter This rifle uses a synthetic black stock and has a 20″ stainless steel barrel. It has a [Read More…]
Savage Arms announced several new semi-automatic rifles for rimfire cartridges this year. All of them are based on the original A17 rifle the company rolled out last year. One of the new rifles is chambered for the .22 WMR, while the other three are variations on the [Read More…]
The Savage 1907 is a beautiful early semi-automatic handgun that really made some waves when it was introduced, as the capacity and shootability made it a great offering to consumers looking for personal protection, and it even served France during World War I. Savage was a relatively new company [Read More…]
Savage has introduced a new scout rifle, the Model 11 in .308 Winchester. Savage Arms fans the flames of the scout-rifle renaissance with its new Model 11 Scout Rifle. A study in versatility, the lightweight, fast-handling rifle is flush with features that deliver [Read More…]
Savage Arms, which was first started back in 1864 by founder Arthur Savage, has an addition for their new FCP-SR rifles. The Law Enforcement series rifles will come with a 10-round detachable box magazine. The rifles are chambered in .308 Win and feature Savage’s [Read More…]
Savage Arms announced a recall of B.MAG rifle bolts. According to Savage: Savage Arms has discovered that the bolt on some B.MAG rifles may inadvertently catch the safety button and slide it forward into the “fire” position. This condition is primarily [Read More…]
Announced earlier this year, Savage Arms is now shipping their new semi-automatic rifle chambered for the 17 HMR. The rifle, called the A17, uses a delayed blowback action to overcome the problems that other manufacturers have experienced in making rifles chambered for [Read More…]
Never one to bemoan an increasing amount of options in 22LR, I am pleased to see Savage releasing the Landry Signature Series Rifles. Modeled with input from Troy, Jacob, and Chase Landry (from Swamp People), the Landry series rifles feature a synthetic stock with a [Read More…]
Savage is coming out with a semi-auto 17 HMR rifle called the A17. According to Savage’s video, the problem with an auto loader rimfire is timing when dealing with higher pressure magnum loads like the 17HMR. Savage solved this by using a delayed blowback bolt to [Read More…]
Savage Arms is now making several Troy Landry rimfire rifles that sport an alligator camouflage. If you are not familiar with Landry, he is one of the personalities in the Swamp People television show on the History channel. The rifles are all versions of existing [Read More…]
Savage Arms is now selling a new rifle: the Model 112 Magnum Target in .338 Lapua Magnum. The gun is a single shot, bolt action rifle with a grey wood laminate stock. The carbon steel barrel is 26″ long and is finished in a matte black. The gun has an overall [Read More…]
New for 2015, Savage Arms has added detachable 10-round magazines to its line of law enforcement bolt-action rifles. Called the 10 FCP-SR rifles, these three gun are all chambered for the 308 Win cartridge. Each of the guns has a threaded barrel and come with a thread [Read More…]
Savage Arms is now offering six rifles chambered for the 338 Federal. They are: 11 Long Range Hunter – $1,104 11 Hog Hunter – $560 16 FCSS – $885 16 Bear Hunter – $1,035 11 Trophy Hunter XP – $612 16 Trophy Hunter XP – $740 According [Read More…]
Brandon sent in this nifty photo of two of his Savage rifles on prairie near Badlands National Park. This is a photo of my Savage 12VLP chambered in 22-250 with a Leupold VX-2 scope. The back rifle is a Savage 93r17 BVSS with a Vortex Crossfire 2. This photo was taken [Read More…]
Savage Arms is now selling three new suppressor-ready rimfire rifles. The rifles are available in the following calibers: 22 LR 22 WMR 17 HMR The 22 LR gun is a new version of the semi-automatic Model 64 that has a 16.5″ barrel and 10-round detachable magazine. [Read More…]
Savage Arms announced new rifle packages featuring the AXIS II XP rifles matched with a Weaver KASPA 3-9x 40mm scope. The packages will be available in a range of calibers and with two youth model options. Rifles all use detachable magazines, button-rifled barrels and [Read More…]
Savage Arms announced a new youth rifle package based on the Model 11 Trophy Hunter rifle. Savage paired the rifle with the Nikon BDC 3-9x 40 scope which is factory mounted and bore sighted. The rifle stock has the Muddy Girl camo pattern. Rifles will carry an MSRP [Read More…]
Oleg Volk has reviewed the Savage Mk.II FV-SR over at AllOutdoor … Savage has long done well in the entry-level rimfire rifles. Mark 2 series represented an upgrade on the basics with the addition of Accu-trigger. FV-SR model takes it another step towards [Read More…]