I saw massive vertical stringing in targets shot at 50 yards that resulted in 3″+ groups. I trust that some of you have very accurate Savage 64’s. That’s an extra 2″ of receiver and it makes the gun a bit longer than it really needs to be. In general, the receiver on the Savage 64 is really long: the length between the front of the trigger and the breech is 6 1/8″ compared with 4 1/4″ on a Remington 597 and 4 1/2″ on a Ruger 10/22. It’s not terrible to access, but either you need to break your grip and use your thumb, or use your index finger to flick it off. The safety is also in a bit of a weird spot right up on the right hand side of the receiver. The front mag catch is a weird spot that requires you to use your index finger. Right away, inserting the magazine in this rifle is weird.
SAVAGE RIFLE SALE SERIES
The Mark Series consists of the Mark I, a single-shot, bolt-action 22-caliber rifle and the Mark II, a bolt-action rimfire chambered in 22 LR with a detachable box magazine. Made with a drilled and tapped receiver, synthetic stock, carbon steel barrel, and AccuTrigger, the AXIS Series offers more than 20 variants, each with different features and options available. The AXIS is a light centerfire bolt-action rifle with a low price. It utilizes the AccuTrigger and a detachable box magazine, while the stock is either synthetic or made of hardwood, depending on the variant. Made in numerous variants and similar to the Model 10, the 10/110 is a bolt-action rifle built with a drilled and tapped receiver and a carbon steel barrel. The Model 10 is available in several variants. It features a user-adjustable AccuTrigger and a detachable box magazine. The Savage Model 10 is a bolt-action rifle built with a drilled and tapped steel receiver, carbon steel barrel, and synthetic stock with recoil pad. Some of the best-selling models include the Savage Model 10, 10/110, AXIS, Mark Series, and the Rascal. Savage Arms currently manufactures over a dozen different families of rifles, each offering several different features, finishes, and options.