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Savage edge XP .223?

Started by new2turkey, March 13, 2011, 12:40:32 PM

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new2turkey

Anyone have any experience with this gun? I want to set up a long range bolt action gun with a bipod and I like the small caliber for the low recoil and cheap ammo....


In a .223 it is a good gun for a first time shooter.

Also my 7 year old brother shot a .223 the other day when I brought him out, and was a great shot with it set up on the bed of the truck... But I don't like the idea of him with an AR just yet... So I like the idea of a bolt action.

And I would use the gun for long shots as well as a coyote gun.


What do you guys think?

shootumindaface

Everything I have read concerning these guns has been positive, the accuracy is unreal

njdevilsb

I haven't had experience with that specific gun, but my dad owns 2 savages and they are both shooters.  One in 7mm Mag and the other is a 270.

archery1

accurate ...yes.. trigger ? well has alot to be desired. try the thompson center venture out. this does have a adjustable trigger and is a great gun. don't think i dont like savage cause i own a few but this model doesnt have the accu trigger and the pull has alot of creep. i wouldnt even think twice on this a  good turkey gun for long range though.
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bowhunter84

Quote from: shootumindaface on March 13, 2011, 12:45:59 PM
Everything I have read concerning these guns has been positive, the accuracy is unreal
:agreed:

new2turkey

Quote from: shootumindaface on March 13, 2011, 12:45:59 PM
Everything I have read concerning these guns has been positive, the accuracy is unreal


That's what I'm looking for.... I really want to mount a bipod on it and I have access to shoot at about 400 yards

redarrow

Great guns. Not many aftermarket triggers available though.

kamski1151

I've got a Savage 11 in 22-250 Great Yotie buster......Love it!!!!


When I'm not in the woods, I'm honkin on a Blues Harp

new2turkey

Thanks for the feedback guys... Not really worried about the triggers, I've never messed with aftermarket triggers, I've done fine with them I just have to learn the trigger.... I might be missing out though  :bike2:


Looks like this will be the next gun


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new2turkey

looks like I'm gonna start saving! especially after a review like that... :icon_thumright: