Savage 64 Precision

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Anyone with any experience or thoughts with the Savage 64 Precision?

Tough to find information with it being newer to the market. Would love some real world feedback if anyone has some.

Looks like it could be some good, inexpensive fun with the 20 round mag.
 
The new mags for these look interesting, but basically you have to decide if a Savage 64 is up your alley. The design pre-dates Savage making them, so lots of info on these guns out there.
 
Probably no better than the 64 TR SR. Plus you need to remove the barrel to get the bolt out, so you are just cleaning it via brake cleaner.

But back to the TR SR, it wasn't that accurate, even after I put a mcarbo trigger in it.
 
same rifle that has been around for decades... now wearing fancy clothes, crappier mags and rougher finish.

I would say current manf 64s are worst then what I played with decades back. The one I bought a couple of years back was not a keeper. If you want a cheap plinker, by all means but I doubt the 'precision' is cheap.

If you want a semi, start with a 10/22 or something of better quality. I have no experience with the Savage A22 but these seem like a better place to play???

YMMV

Jerry
 
Appreciate the thoughts and insight on it. Unfortunately the closest gun shops to me don't have them in stock so I can't even hold one first hand. Definitely though seems to be a mixed bag on the 64 in general though, seems to be a few less than stellar years in the last decade but the few reviews I've read and watched on the 64 Precision specifically have been fairly positive.

I've had a number of semi-auto 22's over the years and it's always fun to take them out with the family for an afternoon - at the price point it could be something fun and different than my 10/22 for when I bring the family, or even when I bring nieces and nephews who only get an opportunity to shoot when I take them. Something in more 'modern' clothes just might add to the 'wow' factor. Plus, I wouldn't mind having something else in the cabinet that can take that larger capacity mag since the extended 10/22 mags are no longer to be had. Certainly wouldn't be doing anything really competitive other than bullseye nights at the club and that sort of thing, more than anything it'd be used to plink steel and blow up pop cans.

Ultimately was just looking to get some more hands-on details from people since I haven't been able to get any first hand experience with it locally and saw one online for what I was considering a reasonable enough price to maybe try it.
 
Not a fan of the 64 series. For one the maintenance is a pita it feels super cheap and less important not a fan of the ascetics. For an ultra cheap plinker they make sense but it not a platform I see being a base for a precision shooter.

That being said my first rifle I purchased was a bone standard Savage A22f. And it turned out to be a phenomenal shooter. And being the tinkerer that I am I decided to build off it. I spent way more on this rifle that it’s ever going be worth. But it was my first and I enjoy it. Today it’s one of if not the most accurate 22lr I have. Have spent a lot of time fitting and adjusting things. Swapping parts and scopes ect. Was it all worth it financially absolutely not. But that being said I have zero regrets. It’s a fun little riffle to bring out to the range. Generally every one that shoots it loves it. It’s an under moa rifle at the 100yard (seems to really like eley contact) and can mag dump with the best of them with 25rnd butler creek mags. This rifle will put shoot my CZ 457 Canadian all day long.

Its specs: early model Savage A22f, Weaver rail, Bushnell Prime 4-12x40 scope in Burris medium signature rings , Jared 1.5lbs all metal trigger assembly, Boyd’s AT-ONE stock in nutmeg. Soft touch Target grips and fore-end for Boyd’s stock. Next step for this one is to upgrade to a 6-24 scope of some sorts (being my great luck with bushnell likely an engage)
 
OP - I can offer another perspective that may help. It is very true that the 64 design is old and has limitations. The action is indeed a PITA to clean. The magazines are mediocre and a failure point. Accuracy is generally so-so, especially with the standard barrels.

BUT I have owned 4 different 64s, and currently own a 64 FV-SR. I have a soft spot for them, even with their limitations.

Since my first one, Savage has really improved construction. The newer ones have steel triggers (older ones were cast aluminum, and would wear through and break) and much better trigger springs from the factory, hence the trigger feel isn't bad at all. The 64 will never wear out, it's all steel inside. The newer stocks are a very dense composite and heavy. The Precision is the same action and barrel in a ###ier stock.

Best of all, this particular one is respectably accurate, getting 1" (and often under) 5 shot groups at 50 yards is the norm. The 64 will run SV ammo no problem. The short heavy barrel just works. No, it's not an Anschutz. Mystic's observation about fit and finish is justified too...the machining and finishing on the outside of the barrel and action is ROUGH. But, it was inexpensive, fun to shoot, reliable, and accurate enough for a semi 22. I can drop it from a bridge and I'm sure it'll keep working. It reminds me of the SKS...basic and reliable. But it is more accurate than one!

For a fun toy, you could do worse.
 
The design of this particular model rifle precludes any level of precision. The barrel slides into the receiver, and is securely located only axially by a locking tab. The barrel/receiver connection is not very secure in any other dimension. Then you have to remove the barrel to remove the bolt for cleaning, meaning you have to re-zero the scope each time. It is a short range plinker, not matter what you do to it.

Now the basic design in older Mossbergs had a very solid barrel/receiver connection, much better accuracy.
 
I only have the regular savage 64 but it’s always had what I considered workable accuracy (grouse head at 20 yards with iron sights) It’s not my most reliable 22 but serviceable for the 200$ I spent on it, personally I have no idea what is difference between the precision and regular is, heavy barrel? Different trigger? Picked up a few of the 20 round mags to try but haven’t used em yet, if you want it buy it that’s my thoughts.
 
My friend has a savage 64. It has a crap trigger. Had miss fires and feeding trouble.
I had a marlin 795. It felt cheap. But was always reliable and shot 1.5” groups at 50 yrds
With most ammo.
 
OP - FYI, Firearms Outlet Canada has a screaming good Boxing Day sale price on the 64 FVSR, which has a 16" threaded barrel and pic rail. I have one of these and like it very much. At this price point the quality varies, but I definitely got lucky with mine.

Merry Xmas everyone.
 
Lever30 said:
OP - FYI, Firearms Outlet Canada has a screaming good Boxing Day sale price on the 64 FVSR, which has a 16" threaded barrel and pic rail. I have one of these and like it very much. At this price point the quality varies, but I definitely got lucky with mine.

Merry Xmas everyone.
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Thanks for sharing that... That's a great deal and very tempting at that price.

Merry Christmas, appreciate the various viewpoints shared.
 
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