Savage edge combo (scope)

Have a good look at the rifle before you buy. Stand back and look at the lines, do you like it? Look at the finishing, what do you think of it? Look for the primary extraction bevel on the front of the bolt handle, not much surface, how do you think it will stand up? How does it feel in your hands? How does it feel when you shoulder it.

I like Savages, I have 12 fv and a Stevens 200. I don't like the Edge and won't be buying one.
 
762shooter said:
Have a good look at the rifle before you buy. Stand back and look at the lines, do you like it? Look at the finishing, what do you think of it? Look for the primary extraction bevel on the front of the bolt handle, not much surface, how do you think it will stand up? How does it feel in your hands? How does it feel when you shoulder it.

I like Savages, I have 12 fv and a Stevens 200. I don't like the Edge and won't be buying one.
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It looks like a cheapo piece of crap to some.
To me my .30-06 Savage Edge looks and feels pragmatic and functional.
I love that gigantic, very quiet thumb safety button.
A no frills game harvesting tool.
Definitely not an H+H or even a Heym (but it would probably out shoot both).
The 180 grain Core-Lokts and Power Points are consistently congregating at the hundred yard line in a < 1" 3-shot family circle.
I remember having to fine tune rifle and hand loads 20 years ago to get < 1.5" groups.
Now with space age technology, computerized machining, cutting, production processes and quality control a $300 rifle will group under 1 MOA with factory ammo right out of the box.
I think that this kind of technological progress in our beloved shooting sport is nothing short of amazing.
 
I found this review (such that it is) on youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTfgUVYZ3Ts

It appears that the action is similar to a Tikka in that it is more enclosed and as such wouldn't easily top load. While the box mag is metal it sports a plastic bottom and locking clip which, to me, doesn't look like it would take too much abuse. The one thing that I really didn't like was that they have done away with the 3 position safety in favour of a cheaper 2 position. It may be that because it has a removable mag that they feel they don't need the safety on while cycling the bolt, but I just prefer having that option. Can't complain too loudly though, Remingtons have been like that for years.
 
I ordered an Edge from Dante on May 27 received it today. Its in 223 rem. Mounted an old Bushnell 4x12 on it, took some reloads ( 24 grs. of imr4895 with unknown 55gr. spitzer h.p. slugs) to the 50 meter range and sighted it in. Once sighted in, I shot three 3shot groups with it, with 5 minutes between groups off the benchrest. All 3 groups were clover leafs, and this is with the 6.5 pound trigger it came with. Tonight I stripped it to the bare bones and now it has a 3.5 lb trigger. It will be interesting to see what it will do with some match ammo.
 
Bob Morgan said:
I ordered an Edge from Dante on May 27 received it today. Its in 223 rem. Mounted an old Bushnell 4x12 on it, took some reloads ( 24 grs. of imr4895 with unknown 55gr. spitzer h.p. slugs) to the 50 meter range and sighted it in. Once sighted in, I shot three 3shot groups with it, with 5 minutes between groups off the benchrest. All 3 groups were clover leafs, and this is with the 6.5 pound trigger it came with. Tonight I stripped it to the bare bones and now it has a 3.5 lb trigger. It will be interesting to see what it will do with some match ammo.
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Whats the stock like? Is it similar to the Stevens 200 or what?
 
archie126 said:
Whats the stock like? Is it similar to the Stevens 200 or what?
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I handled one at Gander Mtn,

Personally, I prefer the Edge over the Stevens.
Stock feels 'less' cheap then the 200 but still contacts the barrel if you push on it enough. Shoulder's well - for me. Bolt is smooth on the Edge although it has a weird lockup when going into the up position.

I'd buy one.
 
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