savage .22 bolt action question

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Is the stock on this really that flimsy and flexible. I want the savage bolt action with the heavy barrel and accu trigger in a .22. The $400 defence between this and their most expensive .22 Makes it seem like this is the best one to buy then buy a different stock that I like for cheaper. But for the time being I was planning to use it as is with a bi pod.

http://www.cabelas.ca/product/4990/savage-mark-ii-fv-heavy-barrel-bolt-action-rifle-w-accutrigger
 
Ive never had an issue with any flex from the plastic stocks causing the barrel to touch, while using a bipod or bags.
Like Canadiankeeper said, the stock usually requires a cheek rest or a modified technique to get a decent cheek weld. I put an aftermarket riser that strapped on with Velcro on my MKIIs
Boyds would obviously be an upgrade but I never felt the need for it.
 
Good Day
The stock has a very low comb but just add a cheek piece, as for the fore end I epoxied in a piece of c-channel aluminum in mine and is now very stiff.
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alberta guy said:
Is the stock on this really that flimsy and flexible. I want the savage bolt action with the heavy barrel and accu trigger in a .22. The $400 defence between this and their most expensive .22 Makes it seem like this is the best one to buy then buy a different stock that I like for cheaper. But for the time being I was planning to use it as is with a bi pod.

http://www.cabelas.ca/product/4990/savage-mark-ii-fv-heavy-barrel-bolt-action-rifle-w-accutrigger
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I've had at least 2-3 Savages with that stock (Mark II, Model 93FV, etc.) and they're not as terrible as most people would make you believe~flex-wise. They're pretty rigid things. Other than being pretty ugly though, the main drawback is the comb height~as someone has already pointed out. Savage now makes the B22 with a better stock, and while I haven't seen one in the flesh/held one, they look like a massive improvement over the Mark II in every way. Since I don't know what they cost, I checked out Prairie Gun Traders (bought my last CZ from Darren there, great guy) and the B22FV lists about $390. To my way of thinking, it's likely a better choice than the Mark II at this point in time, but we all have a budget to worth within.

IF you're sticking with your Mark II plans, consider one of these;

http://www.accu-riser.com/ascu-riser-cp-4000p-monte-carlo-comb-raiser/

I put one on my last Mark II (FV-SR) and it made the gun a pleasure to shoot with a scope. Matches the black color of the stock too~looks like it was made for the rifle. With exchange/shipping it'll probably blow a hole in $75 (Canadian $) but I highly doubt you'll regret the purchase. I guess the question is~B22FV in one shot, or, Mark II with a riser upgrade~close to the same money.
 
If i push on the forend with my thumb while my fingers hold the barrel I can make the stock touch the barrel. I haven't noticed it feel overly flexible in use though.

If you are concerned, you can either stiffen the forend with epoxy and some steel or an arrow shaft, or inlet the barrel channel with sand paper to minimize the likelihood it can touch even if flexing (this is what I did).

Cheek pads can be made with foam and tape. Mine is blue camping foamy wrapped in electrical tape, then covered with an elastic ammo holder sleeve thingy.
 
I bought a Mossberg 817 for a killer deal on boxing day a few years ago. That thing was so flexible that resting on the bipod and moving the back the stock would flex. That's why I am concerned about this one.
 
alberta guy said:
I have been looking a that one a lot this evening. I keep forgetting about it. Starting to lean towards it. Seems like bang for buck it is the one to buy.
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Its a great little Mark11.Its what I started with down this long path to rimfire shooting.They can be had for around $400.There is usually a savage rebate on of about $25usd as well.
 
MackForce said:
Ive never had an issue with any flex from the plastic stocks causing the barrel to touch, while using a bipod or bags.
Like Canadiankeeper said, the stock usually requires a cheek rest or a modified technique to get a decent cheek weld. I put an aftermarket riser that strapped on with Velcro on my MKIIs
Boyds would obviously be an upgrade but I never felt the need for it.
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I used a piece of pipe wrap insulation on my MKII and it is the perfect size.
 
Bought the BV. The synthetic stock on the mkII was quite flexible. I'd imagine with a bi pod and a hot day like today that it would get even more flexible.
 
It's not made of hardwood or super hard resin plastic.
That being said it's a .22 LR. It's not like the barrel is whipping around like a kalashnikov when you shoot it lol
Why do people care so much about the "flimsy" stock on the MKII's? The stock isn't going to flex to contact the barrel and vice versa. I guess if I had to use it as a war club to fight off a zombie grizzly it could be a problem?
Mine was contacting the stock at the tip so I hit it with a dremel and a sanding bit all around to ensure clearance while at rest. Good to go. Outstanding accuracy and reliability out of these rifles for one of the lowest sticker prices on any gun in the country.
 
alberta guy said:
Bought the BV. The synthetic stock on the mkII was quite flexible. I'd imagine with a bi pod and a hot day like today that it would get even more flexible.
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Good choice you'll be glad you got that laminated stock over the tupperware stock.
Find some SK std plus to shoot through it and you'll be grinning ear to ear.
 
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