For being a semi auto, the savage 64 is impressive. i put over 1000 rounds through it and using bulk ammo, and is shooting 5 round group at 50 yards 1/4" moa. The scope is a cheap tasco 3-9 by 3. gonna try a few target rounds and see if it gets better.
savage 64
- Thread starter leadhead36
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Bought my Cooey 64 twentyfive years ago (and countless rounds). Have owned quite a few since (other Cooeys, a lakefield, and Savages). I adore my 64s.
They have to be kept clean, and I run mine dry.
The same basic rifle in production for 50+ years means something.
They have to be kept clean, and I run mine dry.
The same basic rifle in production for 50+ years means something.
The same basic rifle in production for 50+ years means something.
Well said. Although I have never used one, I know of several that have given good service for many years. I do own a Model 8C that is stamped for "Simpson Sears", mint, probably never fired, and probably will never be fired, at least not as long as I can raise my head! It came with two mags, one of which I doubt has ever been in the rifle.
Well said. Although I have never used one, I know of several that have given good service for many years. I do own a Model 8C that is stamped for "Simpson Sears", mint, probably never fired, and probably will never be fired, at least not as long as I can raise my head! It came with two mags, one of which I doubt has ever been in the rifle.
My first couple of years with my Cooey were not all rosy! It was an 'ol timer who clued me in to keeping it clean, and running it dry. Figured out it was a fussy eater on my own...now I only use round nose ammo.
Call_to_Arms
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- Oshawa, Ontario
Bass pro has the savage 64 in black synthetic in the Xmas flyer for 130$, when beat old bolt cooeys fetch $100 that's hard to beat. I'd.like.to.find a vintage Cooey 64 but it would actually cost me more than a new one.
I have the 64 TR-SRR with the boyd stock and 16" flutted heavy barrel, shoots great puts my ruger to shame.
Accuracy is fantastic for a semi .22. love popping ballons zombie head size at 100yrds great fun. Oh ya the barrel is also suppressor ready to bad we cant have them
Cheap plastic trigger guard is my only problem with the firearm.
Accuracy is fantastic for a semi .22. love popping ballons zombie head size at 100yrds great fun. Oh ya the barrel is also suppressor ready to bad we cant have them
Cheap plastic trigger guard is my only problem with the firearm.
I have no probs with the firearm, oiled or dry. The mags have had the probs with sticking or hanging up. The new savage mags, but a little cleaning and the red follower runs smooth.
Other than that the little sucker makes my ruger look like a remy with a accuracy problems.
Oh and I have the 64 TR-SR
Other than that the little sucker makes my ruger look like a remy with a accuracy problems.
Oh and I have the 64 TR-SR
Did they list a price for the wood stock version?
updated thoughts. i will be replacing the tasco and putting on a weaver base made for .22 to accept a nc star 3-9 by 50 e, with illuminated cross hairs, along with adding a bipod and also installing a adjustable cheek peice so i can have a proper cheek weld and see out of the scope.total cost around 300 or more.
I have the 64 TR-SRR with the boyd stock and 16" flutted heavy barrel, ...... Oh ya the barrel is also suppressor ready to bad we cant have them
I just took delivery of one of these last week and mounted the first scope I had spare which was a Bushnell 3-9 x 56
and I took it to the range yesterday for the first time and as shocked at the ragged holes it produced at 25 yards after a quick zeroing. I had a lot of feeding problems with one magazine (which will be internally polished - perhaps that will fix it) but the other magazine worked flawlessly. The rifle just sits there as you pull the trigger putting them in the same hole over and over. Quite impressed especially for the price. Must buy more ammo and magazines...
