Savage 22 LR

[50CalCal]

I have a matte finished Mark ll bull barrel 22 LR in a factory nutmeg laminated stock. It shoots quite well with CCI Mini Mag ammo. I've upgraded it with some goodies since that's what I like to do. Here is a list of additions and changes.
1. Added an EGW pic rail.
2. Replaced plastic butt plate with a thin rubber pad. It keeps the rifle from hitting the floor if I lean it against something on a slick surface.
3. Added an Apache trigger kit to the Accu-Trigger. Trigger pull is 6.2oz.
4. Replaced blued swivel studs with nickel ones.
5. Replaced black plastic trigger guard with DIP aluminum one.
6. Replaced cheap black bottom metal with DIP stainless steel one.
7. Bedded the action in the stock.
8. Added a Bradley BUL cheek rest.
9. Reworked bolt handle and added a Precision Armament mini bolt knob.

 

[ONE-TEN]

Sounds a heck of a 22 build-up! Love to see some pics! A story of modifications just isn’t complete with pictures to admire.

 

[50CalCal]

 

[ONE-TEN]

Excellent!

 

[CFJunkie]

Good job on tuning up your rifle.
Now try it with some good match ammo like Lapua Center-X, or Midas Plus and it will show you what it can really do.
I'd recommend Tenex or Match Eley, but they tend to shoot most accurately in tight chambers. Only two of my 7 target rifles have chambers tight enough to produce outstanding results with them.
Most of my .22LR rifles shoot Lapua Center-X or Midas Plus really well - only those two shoot top grade Eley ammos as accurately.

 

[Alan]

Was going to ask for some pictures but I saw it. It's looking great!

 

[demarpaint]

Nice!

 

[Paddyd]

The only Savage 22lr Id bother with is the new M110. The 93 series rifles have no way of changing barrels, at least not easily and the labor would be more that cost of rifle.

 

[ONE-TEN]

True, but the most people don’t purchase a 22lr with even the faintest thought of replacing the barrel. And serious 22lr competition shooters still would not consider the new 110RF acceptable for high level competition. With that being what it is, the 93 & MKII rifles can be exceptional shooters, even with factory barrels.

Of course, the 110RF certainly will appeal to those already familiar with or fans of the model 110 Action. Especially with the long bolt throw ability. It’s definitely favorable to those who already compete with the M110 rifle. I was skeptical at first of this 110RF. I thought it was made up because of the strange unveiling Savage did. However, I was wrong about it and see the benefits it can bring to many shooters.

 

[Paddyd]

True, but the most people don’t purchase a 22lr with even the faintest thought of replacing the barrel. And serious 22lr competition shooters still would not consider the new 110RF acceptable for high level competition. With that being what it is, the 93 & MKII rifles can be exceptional shooters, even with factory barrels.

Of course, the 110RF certainly will appeal to those already familiar with or fans of the model 110 Action. Especially with the long bolt throw ability. It’s definitely favorable to those who already compete with the M110 rifle. I was skeptical at first of this 110RF. I thought it was made up because of the strange unveiling Savage did. However, I was wrong about it and see the benefits it can bring to many shooters.

Really? How many CZs or 10/22s out there have prefit barrels on them? Factory barrels 'can' shoot, but nowhere near as well as a good barrel and harder to find ammo it likes.
I've been there and done that

 

[ONE-TEN]

Really? How many CZs or 10/22s out there have prefit barrels on them? Factory barrels 'can' shoot, but nowhere near as well as a good barrel and harder to find ammo it likes.
I've been there and done that

Yes, of course aftermarket barrels will always be better. Just as about everything aftermarket is better. My point isn’t arguing factory barrels are better. I simply mean of all 22’s sold, most will never see a barrel change; even the 10/22. Of all those I’ve known with a 10/22, only ONE bought a new barrel. (And it’s been QUITE a few!) Simply because most firearms owners are not builders or competitors. Most, simply want to shoot. Both building & competition are niche markets within the culture. Even our wonderful model 110. The large number of them ever made, has never seen a barrel replacement. The ratio of factory to aftermarket barreled 110’s is probably 100:1, maybe 500:1! Who knows? If I happened on info that it was 1000:1, even this would not surprise me.