I took my unfired Savage Edge .223 with factory mounted 3x9x40 Bushnell scope to the range to day. I first got it sighted in, then I shot for groups. I fired a total of 135 rounds through it. Until today, I have never fired a bolt action rifle, larger then a .22MWR. I was also unsure, how well a $389 package rifle would perform. I have heard some negative things about the Savage Edge. Things like:
1. The trigger pull being to long and gritty.
2. There being to much flex in the stock.
3. The pistol grip being to small.
The only issue I had was, sometimes the spent casings would not eject. So, at times I had to pull the spent casing from the action. I'm wondering, if it is because it's a long action.
First target. I used the center target to sight it in. The other four targets are all 5 shot groups.
Top left: PMC 223A 55 grain
Top right: American Eagle Tactical AE223 55 grain
Bottom left: Remington UMC L223R3 55 grain
Bottom right: American Eagle Tactical AE223 55 grain
Second target: All 5 shot groups.
Top left: American Eagle Tactical AE223 55 grain
Top right: Remington UMC L223R3 55 grain
Center: PMC 223A 55 grain
Bottom left: PMC 223A 55 grain
Bottom right: American Eagle Tactical AE223 55 grain
Best groups of the day!
Playing around!
Overall, I was very surprised. Considering this is Savage's budget rifle, I was pleased with the performance of the rifle. I need more trigger time, but was happy with my performance. Considering it was my first time out, and I have never fired a centerfire bolt action rifle. If you are looking for a budget rifle, I would highly recommend one.
Chris
1. The trigger pull being to long and gritty.
2. There being to much flex in the stock.
3. The pistol grip being to small.
The only issue I had was, sometimes the spent casings would not eject. So, at times I had to pull the spent casing from the action. I'm wondering, if it is because it's a long action.
First target. I used the center target to sight it in. The other four targets are all 5 shot groups.
Top left: PMC 223A 55 grain
Top right: American Eagle Tactical AE223 55 grain
Bottom left: Remington UMC L223R3 55 grain
Bottom right: American Eagle Tactical AE223 55 grain
Second target: All 5 shot groups.
Top left: American Eagle Tactical AE223 55 grain
Top right: Remington UMC L223R3 55 grain
Center: PMC 223A 55 grain
Bottom left: PMC 223A 55 grain
Bottom right: American Eagle Tactical AE223 55 grain
Best groups of the day!
Playing around!
Overall, I was very surprised. Considering this is Savage's budget rifle, I was pleased with the performance of the rifle. I need more trigger time, but was happy with my performance. Considering it was my first time out, and I have never fired a centerfire bolt action rifle. If you are looking for a budget rifle, I would highly recommend one.
Chris
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