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By Russ Chastain, About.com Guide to Hunting / Shooting since 1998

Savage Arms Unveils new Web site

Thursday September 4, 2003
While Savage has long had a pretty good Web site, now it offers more info than before. Manuals, twist rates, catalogs, and more are available right on their Web site. Details from the Savage news release follow.

From a recent news release from Savage:

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Now, at savagearms.com, you can download a full line catalog, product manual, muzzleloader quick tips and recommended loads. We've even added a section for downloading press releases and recent articles so you can read up on the latest Savage Arms information and products.

Our product pages have a new look and feel.
Want to know the rate of twist on a particular model or what calibers it's available in? Our product pages now include all the information you need about a particular Savage model. With the click of a button, you can print out the product spec sheet so you'll have it to refer to.

Have a question you need the answer to?
Check out our customer service section for answers to frequently asked questions. We asked our customer service department to compile a list of frequently asked questions. This section is updated on a regular basis, so we encourage you to check back often for new additions.

See what others are saying about Savage...
We've added a section called, "Savage Talk" to share all the wonderful letters and comments we receive from our customers who love our rifles. Nothing speaks louder than our customers' comments, so check back often to see what they're saying about us.

Visit www.savagearms.com

* For breaking news stories
* To download a catalog, product manual, press release or recent article
* Check out helpful information on muzzleloader recommended load info, quick tips, and helpful links
* View a list of events Savage attends * Search for a Savage Stocking Dealer

Have fun surfing!

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Comments

January 2, 2007 at 4:44 pm
(1) Ed Baird says:

I bought a 93R17 cal. rimfire rifle. In the box was a small catalog that has a thumbhole stock, for this weapon, but in a bull barrell, only .I wish you had the thumbhole stock for the 93R17 regular barrell so I could replace the synthetic stock. I have watched a lot of people in the stores buying the guns and a lot of them shyaway from the synthetic stock, but some like it. I also wish you guys still sold the lever action rifles, you used to make. Or do you still sell them and I just dont know where to find them at.Keep up the good work..

January 3, 2007 at 8:11 am
(2) hunting says:

I think your comments are meant for Savage, of which neither I nor my Web site are a part. What you need to do is get in touch with them. Here is the URL of their Web site: http://www.savagearms.com/

- Russ

August 29, 2008 at 7:08 pm
(3) Tom Iannucci says:

Hi, i recently bought a door knob that has written on the top Savage arms co.It also has a head of a indian with a full head dress. It apears to be 90-100 years old. Have you ever seen or heard of one being made? Thanks for your reply. I could send a picture.

August 30, 2008 at 12:49 am
(4) hunting says:

I’ve never heard of a Savage door knob, but it doesn’t surprise me. In the old days, these companies would make all kinds of things to stay afloat.

According to their Web site’s history page, the indian head became eassociated with their company in 1919, so that door knob must be newer than that. Here’s the URl of their history page: http://savagearms.com/history.htm

Feel free to Email me one or more pictures, I’d like to see that thing.

Russ

February 25, 2009 at 3:26 pm
(5) Philip Gundlach says:

I just puchased a Savage Model 10. I didn’t get it in the package. The gun came with bases, but what mounts and rings are recommended.

February 25, 2009 at 3:35 pm
(6) Russ says:

Any ring that will fit a Weaver base will work. (The bases Savage puts on their rifles are of the Weaver type.) I have bought cheap rings at Wal-Mart and have been satisfied – they are Leupold Rifleman rings, made of aluminum and they go together in right & left halves.

They’re not good for removing your scope and slapping it back on, but I don’t do that unless I have to. And at $11 per pair, they’re about the best scope ring bargain I’ve found.

But you can go more exotic if you want to. There are many rings on the market to fit Weaver bases, which allow you to remove the scope and put it back on with a good degree of confidence that it will still hit where you aim it.

I recommend the lowest rings that will work with your scope.

Russ

April 14, 2009 at 11:46 am
(7) Mont Smith says:

Hey, I just bought a Savage Model 12 Varmint rifle. Can anyone help me save a lot of time and money with a good load and bullet for the do it your self loader. Over the years I’ve beat myself up trying different loads and bullets for the best accuracy and velocity. I’m thinking of using it on everything from coyotes to deer. Also, I’m still playing around with loads for the 22-250, any advice?

April 14, 2009 at 12:21 pm
(8) hunting says:

Howdy,

You didn’t tell us what cartridge your rifle’s chambered for. It doesn’t sound like the 22-250 is the same gun as the Model 12 you first mentioned.

I’ve had real good luck with Hornady bullets in a number of different applications, and I handload Remington Core-Lokt bullets for my Savage Sierra 308.

July 6, 2009 at 7:07 am
(9) Richard Seifert says:

Gday mate, hows things in your part of the world.All is great here in Western Australia with lots of room to go shootin.Lots of feral animals to get rid of also-more than the amount of ammo i have.Q1- which synthetic stock maker can you recommend for a varmint stock for my Savage model 112–Varminter synthetic (long action) Left hand in .223 cal as i’ve no joy so far here in australia.The rifle shoots very nicely but having a pistolgrip stock is very greatly sought after.Eg ‘choate stlye or somthing close to it.’Your comments or any info you can give would be greatly appreciated.Cheers from Richard in WA down under.

October 5, 2009 at 3:38 am
(10) BIGDAVE54 says:

I have just bought a Savage model 93 in .17 cal used for avery low price. When I got it home and shot it a few times I noticed the synthetic stock was cracked. I bought a new .22 Savage a couple of months ago new and it worked fine. It also has the synthetic stock. After doing a little research I have found that the synthetic stocks are the weak link in Savage firearms. They are inection molded plastic that is an oil based product so repairing them with epoxy or fiberglass is out of the question. Many people shed the sythetic stocks and buy BOYDS STOCKS laminated wood stocks. I would try a site called …stockysstocks.com…and check out various examples. It gives good background info on choosing an aftermarket stock and has many on sale….Good luck there mate…Stick a reply up here if you have a problem finding this info….BigDave in SC…USA

October 5, 2009 at 8:35 am
(11) Russ says:

Why not contact Savage? If it is a defective product, they ought to fix it.

For the record, I have owned and hunted extensively with three centerfire Savage rifles with synthetic stocks, plus a Savage 10ML2 muzzleloader with a synthetic stock, and have never had a problem with their stocks cracking. One rifle in particular, a little 308, has been toted many miles.

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