Savage 300 win mag

**Zinergy** · 01-03-2011, 06:58 AM

What are your opinions on this gun and the companys quality? I plan on using it for slow weekends and open area hunting. I like my 30-30 for brush

Its got a 3 round clip and comes with a ok scope as a package for 379.99. 499.99 for stainless but I am looking at the 379.99 package.

**Nhra Firebird** · 01-03-2011, 07:13 AM

I have model 700 300 ultra mag.... Did you ever think about getting a short mag?

**Zinergy** · 01-03-2011, 08:24 AM

Originally Posted by Nhra Firebird

I have model 700 300 ultra mag.... Did you ever think about getting a short mag?

I have looked into SM a little. But i dont see them for sale as much as i do just 300 WM. I was looking at gander mountain since I have a 100 dollar gift card for there and didnt see any short mag. I have heard they get almost the same results.

**Sarge** · 01-03-2011, 08:41 AM

Anything made by Savage is an excellent, reliable gun.

**Zinergy** · 01-03-2011, 09:01 AM

Originally Posted by Sarge

Anything made by Savage is an excellent, reliable gun.

Good to know.. it will be my first gun from them.

**Darren P** · 01-03-2011, 07:36 PM

Originally Posted by Sarge

Anything made by Savage is an excellent, reliable gun.

+1 but it will kick like hell.

**ztrouble** · 01-03-2011, 08:38 PM

Get the accutrigger model it is well worth it. The scope will leave much to be desired, but will work for the time being.

Savage has really stepped up in the center fire rifle department in the past ten years or so. I'd have no problems buying one. I will say that I don't think there is much on the continent that a .270 or 30-06 can't handle. At roughly 6.5 lbs that thing will beat you to death

**Zinergy** · 01-05-2011, 06:01 AM

Originally Posted by Darren P

+1 but it will kick like hell.

Lol it kicks decent. I bought it yesterday and shot 20 rounds through it, it shot great.

**Zinergy** · 01-05-2011, 06:08 AM

Originally Posted by ztrouble

Get the accutrigger model it is well worth it. The scope will leave much to be desired, but will work for the time being.

Savage has really stepped up in the center fire rifle department in the past ten years or so. I'd have no problems buying one. I will say that I don't think there is much on the continent that a .270 or 30-06 can't handle. At roughly 6.5 lbs that thing will beat you to death

The scope is def leaving something to be desired. I should mount it to my 30-30 because it aint much use past 40yards.

**ztrouble** · 01-05-2011, 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by Zinergy

The scope is def leaving something to be desired. I should mount it to my 30-30 because it aint much use past 40yards.

I shoot a Nikon Monarch 3.5-10x50 on my .270 and .270 wsm

**Zinergy** · 01-05-2011, 01:43 PM

Originally Posted by ztrouble

I shoot a Nikon Monarch 3.5-10x50 on my .270 and .270 wsm

I am probably going to buy a new scope around tax return time. I was thinking bushnell 4200 series or 6500 series. Always heard those were good. What you think?

**IH8EVRY1** · 01-05-2011, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by Zinergy

I am probably going to buy a new scope around tax return time. I was thinking bushnell 4200 series or 6500 series. Always heard those were good. What you think?

+1 on the savages. I have 2 savages and love them both.

On to the scopes...like most things, you get what you pay for. Determine your budget and then look into something that fits your application. I do a bit of long range shooting and both of my long range rifles have Bushnell scopes. I like them but have shot better optics. I just don't have Nikon money. Just like folks asking about cams on the forum, you need more info to make a good recommendation on a scope. I will say again though, for the money, Bushnell makes some of the best stuff I've seen which is the reason I shoot them.

**ztrouble** · 01-07-2011, 10:09 AM

Originally Posted by IH8EVRY1

+1 on the savages. I have 2 savages and love them both.

On to the scopes...like most things, you get what you pay for. Determine your budget and then look into something that fits your application. I do a bit of long range shooting and both of my long range rifles have Bushnell scopes. I like them but have shot better optics. I just don't have Nikon money. Just like folks asking about cams on the forum, you need more info to make a good recommendation on a scope. I will say again though, for the money, Bushnell makes some of the best stuff I've seen which is the reason I shoot them.

yep. The vortex scopes are also really popular and affordable

**krusemj** · 01-08-2011, 07:32 PM

Don't know what your budget is but if you plan on getting serious about long range shooting I would recommend a Schmidt and Bender MP series scope. Have a Horus H58 or 37 put in it and you will be set for what ever you want to do. That is what I use down range and have on 2 of my personal guns and live them to death

**ztrouble** · 01-09-2011, 06:58 AM

Originally Posted by krusemj

Don't know what your budget is but if you plan on getting serious about long range shooting I would recommend a Schmidt and Bender MP series scope. Have a Horus H58 or 37 put in it and you will be set for what ever you want to do. That is what I use down range and have on 2 of my personal guns and live them to death

you're talkin some money there bud! but damn good optics... I've played around with the new reticles a little bit. Kinda confusing at first