I just checked on-line. A Savage Model 111 Long Range Hunter Rifle chambered in .300 Win Mag with a 26″ Barrel and equipped with an AccuTrigger, an AccuStock, and an adjustable comb, sells for $863. A Lucid L5 6x-24 50MM Rifle Scope can be found for $327. Yours Truly is no super sniper, military or law enforcement high-speed, low-drag, kind of guy, but I can consistently hit targets out to one mile with this set-up. This means you can too! And if you are a really disciplined shooter, your results should be phenomenal. This changes everything.
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I am just back from the local sporting goods store. Put down a $500 deposit to order one. Said it could be a week or two or a month or six. They have no idea anymore when they order a gun, Welcome to Obama's World.
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Welcome to Obama's World.
Delete:) and impressive for the price. By the way, what was their price?
What has this admin done to affect Savage Arms or this type of hunting rifle? Did I miss something?
DeleteI didn't get it.
DeleteAfter tax the total will be $932.84. So I put down just over half. I have the $500 to finish the gun payment. I'll have to order the scope next month. I found the scope for $367.
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Thanks and I see they offer it in .308 also.
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DeleteI think it comes in about 6 or 8 different calibers. They also make a standard model
ReplyDeletewithout the bull barrel but with the accutrigger for a good bit less money. It's guaranteed 1 MOA out of the box. I've had one on my wish list for a while but haven't bought one yet. Glad I waited because I like this long range version a lot. Great for taking bear regardless if they are polar, grizzly, brown, black or communist. CH
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DeleteThere is nothing directly targeting Savage or hunting rifles. With Obama and his anti-gun obsession, there is pressure on all guns. Gun manufacturers are a business and they focus on making the most popular models that offer the best sales and profits. I have no idea the popularity of this model. Unlike in the past where there was an inventory of unsold guns in all models. Today manufacturers and wholesalers do not have an inventory except the very popular. Today the more unique models leave the manufacturer usually already sold to an individual. Of course, some go to sporting good stores where they maintain a small inventory. Other than, the most popular models there just not an inventory of any gun.
ReplyDeleteThe chain of events for my order will probably be I order the rifle. My local dealer then orders the rifle from a wholesale house. When the wholesale house has, enough guns to order from Savage, my order would be sent to Savage. Then depending on production schedule at some future date, my rifle will be manufactured and shipped. Now there is a small chance that Savage or the wholesaler will have my model of rifle in stock available for immediate shipment. It is nothing specific delaying my getting the rifle. It is just way things are manufactured today. This sounds to me like a fairly special order rifle so I expect the delay. However if you are looking for a very popular model like a Remington 870 or Ruger 10/22 you can expect either the local dealer or wholesaler to have one in stock and receive the gun immediately or in a few days.
I also considered the .308 but opted for the magnum. I may be wrong but I expect the magnum to perform better at longer ranges. I already have two other .308 rifles and will probably end up regretting adding another caliber of ammo needed. On the other hand, I could look at it as an opportunity to add another .300 Win Mag rifle or two to the arsenal.
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I also considered the .308 but opted for the magnum. I may be wrong but I expect the magnum to perform better at longer ranges.
DeleteI was also thinking that.
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I already have two other .308 rifles and will probably end up regretting adding another caliber of ammo needed. On the other hand, I could look at it as an opportunity to add another .300 Win Mag rifle or two to the arsenal.
True, but you won't need the large stockpile of ammo for the sniper as you would for a battle rifle.
Nice, but I can only shoot one at a time. Already have a .308 (modified), so will have to pass. Otherwise I, too, would be jumping on it. Although I might be interested if picked up second hand. (there is a value added for that) Say a dissatisfied buyer? This sounds like a good deal, and a man can't go wrong with this opportunity. I also agree on the quantity of ammo needed for these. I figure 1,000 rounds should be sufficient. At least for starters.
ReplyDeleteYesterday there was one on Guns America that was new and with 14 hours to go, the bid was almost $1K.
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