Savage Mk II TR Reviews/Opinions?

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Hey Gang,

I tried a search and didn't find anything, so here's a new thread.

I have my eyes on the 597 VTR for a semi-auto, but I am also looking around for a bolt action .22. And after all the research, I keep going back to the Savage MkII TR. An added bonus is that, hopefully I am correct on this, but they are made here in Ontario. This rifle would be used mainly for plinking / target / and possible future varmint control

So, going through the picture thread I have seen one or 2 out there, but are there more?

So, Savage people:
What do you think of the Mk II TR?
Fit and finnish?
Value for $?
Ease of use?
Ease of care?
Reliability?
Price?
Other comparable .22s? (Not interested in 10/22...don't ask why)
Scope recommendations?
Availability?
Is the Accu-trigger any good, or is it accu-crap?
What's the difference between TR and TRR?

Anything else...?

Thanks in advance.
 
The accutrigger is good. Fit and finish is not in the same league as a CZ (but trigger is better) although the stainless models with laminate are very attractive. I have the FV which has a synthetic stock and will be ordering a wooden one. Basically you pay your money and will be shooting 0.5 to 1 inch groups at 50 yards right out of the box( with the right ammo).
 
The TRR has a threaded end at the end of the muzzle and picatinney rails .

I bought the 93FV in 22WMR as I wanted a bit more hitting power , I added a boyds tacticool stock ,bushnell 3200 elite 3x9, harris 9-13 swivel base notched leg bipod and a harris pod lock lever .

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The accustock on my 3006 is good enough but the original that came with mt 93FV isnt very stiff so I replaced it .I had to bend the tab that the mag slides onto forward a bit so it would feed better but that is the only issue it had. Overall I am very happy with it .
 
I like them. I've never heard of them being more accurate than a standard, heavy-barrel Savage...so the extra $ is going towards;

1.Tactical-style stock
2.Different (more durable?) metal finish
3.Really shallow flutes in the barrel that are likely just an aesthetic thing
4.Over-sized bolt handle (supposedly, good for when you're wearing gloves)

So, in OTHER words, you simply need to decide whether or not these added features are worth it. To many, they are. The difference between the TR and the TRR is that the TRR has a big, tactical rail thing around the receiver for stuff you'll likely never put on there. I've read that some TRR owners are scrapping them in favor of proper scope bases, as the bell of some scopes won't clear it. Looks interesting though.

I love .22s, but do think (especially in the Golden Horseshoe) that for varmint control around here, a .22 is pretty limited...unless those varmints are pigeons or rabbits. You probably won't have to wait long for someone to tell you they've taken a deer with a .22lr :) but in my experience, they're no hunting round for anything bigger than a squirrel or rabbit. As a .22lr for those applications, or target/plinking~pretty neat choice. If hunting is, or will play a bigger role, than a .17 HMR (the TR is offered in that) or .22WMR would be better choices.

I'm a Savage fan, and currently have a .22WMR, and a .223~both bolt actions. Savage rimfires are like most other bolt actions in the sense that they're VERY reliable, very accurate, easy/quick to clean, etc. I'd say "go Savage!" but in the TR price range, you're in CZ territory. I can't (bias aside) honestly say you should get the TR before looking over a CZ. They are beautiful guns, but I like the Savage accutrigger WAY more than the CZ trigger, and tend to shoot Savages better as a result.

Epps (CGN sponsor) usually has lots of Savages and CZs in stock, worth going to take a look. Last I looked, they had the TR in stock in .17HMR, it would be a good opportunity to look it the model over.

Good luck!
 
Love my TRR. Simply love it.

I had a Remmington 597. Wasn't a fan. It took 10 shots before it started shooting tight groups. It shot less accurate after being cleaned. The magazines jammed up despite being cleaned and polished. Both the plastic and metal ones. I loved the feel of it but it just didn't live up to what I would have expected from a Remmington product. It let me down one too many times so I sold it.

Just my two cents.
 
I also have a TRR. Mainly because it was on sale, and it has the same style of stock as my McMillan A5.

I've shot it from 25 - 100 yards, and have had great results everywhere in between.
 
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