trip to local Gander Mountain

[mando-gunner-89]

So today my dad and me went to good ole Gander Mountain looking for some ammo. They had .22LR in stock with a limit of 5 boxes, so I got 3 Velocitor boxes and the last 2 Stinger boxes. BUT they had a deal on a Savage model 64 that came with 2 325rnd boxes of Federal Target Grade ammo. Well as you can see I went for it. I really have never messed with Savage firearms, a couple friends have the 22-250 and they seem to like them but I just wanted some feedback on whether or not this is a good .22LR or not. I may be selling this one or my Henry .22 in the near future. already have a 10/22, so I don't really "need" another semi auto .22 but then again I guess you can't have too many good plinking guns can ya.

 

[Indynic]

Nice! That is a pretty killer deal they have going on those. Please let us know how well it shoots!

 

[Redacted]

I owned a Savage 110 in 7mm Rem Mag and it was an awesome firearm.

 

[clayshooter99]

For the last 10 years or so I have told people for the dollar spent, Savage is probably the best bang for the buck. They make their own barrels and seem to do it right the first time.

 

[Yeah]

Every Savage I've ever owned or seen has clearly been a cut rate effort intended to swoon those who demand very little.

But a rimfire is as safe a proposition as it gets and even Savage would be hard pressed to fumble one. That is is absent an accutrigger, is a good start.

 

[d.kaufman]

Love my savage axis II in .308. Great shooter, reliable and one hell of a bang for $300

 

[Bravo-4-2]

Pound this into your head: there is NEVER such a thing as a "good deal" at Gander Mountain. Don't spend money there.

 

[illini40]

I picked up a Savage 64 a couple of years ago. It has been a great little plinker, and I cannot really recall any malfunctions or issues. Trigger is ok on mine, but nothing amazing. I would suggest tracking down another magazine. I don't know the details of the specific Gander deal, but I would assume you got a decent deal in a good little shooter. Enjoy!

 

[Cameramonkey]

Pound this into your head: there is NEVER such a thing as a "good deal" at Gander Mountain. Don't spend money there.

I have to disagree. They can be found. I got a good deal on a 12GA O/U during the panic with two boxes of 22s at a reasonable price. (They had plenty in the back for sale with guns)

But as far as guns go, yes. For the most part if they have a gun, it will be overpriced.

So never say NEVER. They can be found.

 

[LPMan59]

Pound this into your head: there is NEVER such a thing as a "good deal" at Gander Mountain. Don't spend money there.

Generally this is true.

But I bought a gen4 glock 17 for more than $50 under what bradis said they could do.

 

[MRP2003]

I have only bought ammo and a CVA muzzleloader from Gander MT. The CVA was the entry level and was priced at $99. I believe that GM offers a decent price on certain firearms when they run specials. This is probably due to their buying power. Other than what I mentioned, I work with my local shop which I have built a good relationship with, The Outdoorsman. They always work with me. I typically find what I am looking for, find the best cost and then work with to get them at or very close to what is the best I can find. I sometimes pay $10-30 more from them but I prefer to work with people I know and are in my local area. If there is a problem, they are right there to work with me. Since I have lived in IN (9 years), I deal with the same people at The Outdoorsman. It just feels more like working with your buddies/neighbors than a big retail chain. I have also sent neighbors and friends there and they all come back saying how much they like dealing with the people at T O.

Just my opinion

 

[mando-gunner-89]

Yeah I usually don't buy guns at the local Gander MT but I thought this was actually a decent deal. From what I'm hearing this is a pretty good little shooter, I will take it out once I get a decent scope for it, and that will happen when I get some extra spending $$$. Thanks for all the replies.

 

[weenpeen]

Saw that deal in the paper the other day. I was pretty intrigued by it. Hope it works out for you. Personally, I've only heard good things about Savage Arms from friends.

 

[Win52C]

Every Savage I've ever owned or seen has clearly been a cut rate effort intended to swoon those who demand very little.

But a rimfire is as safe a proposition as it gets and even Savage would be hard pressed to fumble one. That is is absent an accutrigger, is a good start.

Well said. I couldn't agree more.

 

[DocIndy]

I have only bought ammo and a CVA muzzleloader from Gander MT. The CVA was the entry level and was priced at $99. I believe that GM offers a decent price on certain firearms when they run specials. This is probably due to their buying power. Other than what I mentioned, I work with my local shop which I have built a good relationship with, The Outdoorsman. They always work with me. I typically find what I am looking for, find the best cost and then work with to get them at or very close to what is the best I can find. I sometimes pay $10-30 more from them but I prefer to work with people I know and are in my local area. If there is a problem, they are right there to work with me. Since I have lived in IN (9 years), I deal with the same people at The Outdoorsman. It just feels more like working with your buddies/neighbors than a big retail chain. I have also sent neighbors and friends there and they all come back saying how much they like dealing with the people at T O.

Just my opinion

If you can get the Outdoorsman to within $10-30 of the cheapest price you can find, you aren't looking hard enough. Those guys are overpriced. They have the philosophy that since they have it on the shelf, or in the case, you will pay for that convenience of not having to order it in. There are cheaper places locally to find what your looking for...you just have to look. Try USDS since your in Greenwood.

 

[stephen87]

If you can get the Outdoorsman to within $10-30 of the cheapest price you can find, you aren't looking hard enough. Those guys are overpriced. They have the philosophy that since they have it on the shelf, or in the case, you will pay for that convenience of not having to order it in. There are cheaper places locally to find what your looking for...you just have to look. Try USDS since your in Greenwood.

This x 100. I put my name on the list for a Glock 26 during the panic. They acted like it was a big hassle, they still haven't called about one (I was the 4th person on the list), and their prices of everything else was with $50 of GM.

 

[Lefty64]

I just went with the ammo for $19.95, guys are still trying to get 35-40 at flee markets for the same box of 325.

 

[searpinski]

Generally this is true.

But I bought a gen4 glock 17 for more than $50 under what bradis said they could do.

Did you try Beech Grove Firearms? I can't believe Gander beat a price of an LGS.

 

[jdmack79]

Did you try Beech Grove Firearms? I can't believe Gander beat a price of an LGS.

It happens every day. When I worked at Gander, I would beat LGS prices every chance that I got. All you need to do is ask for a lower price or a price match.

 

[Hawkwind2112]

I learned to shoot a rifle by using a Savage Model 5 .22 rifle that was made before the end of WWII. It has never failed me.

As far as Gander Mtn having any good deals... Unless the firearm in question is on sale, then it is probably more expensive at Gander than most other places. The sales that they run usually bring their firearm prices into line with what other places are charging.