Savage Revel Rifles

[Kudzu]

Can someone with first-hand experience comment on the Savage Revel lever-action rifles? Pros and cons?

I am interested in a lever-action rimfire and the Savage Revel line interests me because it has a metal receiver (aluminum) which I consider to be a plus.

I once had a Rossi lever-action rimfire rifle but I never warmed up to it because it seemed to be a youth rifle. I haven't bought a Winchester product in decades so the Winchester lever-action line (Ranger?) doesn't interest me either.

I think it boils down to a Henry or a Savage product.

Thoughts?

 

[CoalCrackerAl]

I have a Mossberg im very happy with it. Pic is from when my LGS had it.

 

[Kudzu]

Is that a rimfire? I thought they were centerfire rifles.

 

[ONE-TEN]

When I was about to turn 18, I wanted a Marlin 30-30 Lever gun so bad! I always envisioned. But I ended up with a Savage Model 111 Combo in 30-06. My first.

Sorry, no Revel. But I’ll be honest. It’s a Rimfire. Can’t really go wrong with a Rimfire plinker. If you dig it, grab one!

 

[CoalCrackerAl]

Is that a rimfire? I thought they were centerfire rifles.

Yes sir 22lr.

 

[CFJunkie]

I finally bought a Marlin 366 XLR with a 24-in SS barrel in .30-30 and put a Happy Trigger on it.
The XLR was made to shoot the Hornady MonoFLex 140 gr and FTX 160 gr bullets with the flex tips using LeveRevelution powder.
With classic .30-30 ammo with the rounded lead tips like the Sierra Pro Hunter 2000 or the Hornady Accu-bond 3035 bullets, it could barely break 2 inch groups at 100 yards.
With the Hornadys and LeveRevolution powder, the MonoFlex 140s flirted with 0.5 inches and the FTX 160s got down into the 0.4s.

As far as I was concerned, that was phenomenal for a .30-30.
Unfortunately, with that kind of accuracy, I was really not interested in taking it any further and it got retired to my gun safe.

 

[CoalCrackerAl]

I looked for new Mossberg 22. They stopped making them.

 

[Kudzu]

I don't think Mossberg makes any rimfire products at this time but I may be wrong. I have always thought of Mossberg as primarily a shotgun company.

 

[CoalCrackerAl]

Yeah it looks like they don't any more. They do make center fire.
https://www.mossberg.com/firearms/rifles.html

 

[6clint]

Can someone with first-hand experience comment on the Savage Revel lever-action rifles? Pros and cons?

I am interested in a lever-action rimfire and the Savage Revel line interests me because it has a metal receiver (aluminum) which I consider to be a plus.

I once had a Rossi lever-action rimfire rifle but I never warmed up to it because it seemed to be a youth rifle. I haven't bought a Winchester product in decades so the Winchester lever-action line (Ranger?) doesn't interest me either.

I think it boils down to a Henry or a Savage product.

Thoughts?

I'm watching this. Did you ever get an answer to your original question?

 

[Kudzu]

It's a moot point for me now. Last Friday, after posting the above, I went to local guns shops in my area and did not find a single Savage, Henry, Winchester, Browning or Rossi lever rimfire on the shelf until I got to a local pawn shop. However, even if a Browning rimfire had been on the shelf, it probably would have been out of the reach of my pitifully meager wallet.

The pawn shop had three or four Henry lever rimfire rifles on the shelf. One new and three used. The new one was nice but of the used Henry rifles, one appeared to be in almost new condition and was priced significantly less than the new one. I bought it on the "if ya' snooze, ya' loose" theory.

It is the basic Henry H001 in .22 S/L/LR. Apparently the prior owner did not invest in cleaning equipment. It took quite a bit of effort to clean the bore but eventually, it came out as clean as a mirror. Breakfree CLP, many patches and a bronze brush later.

I really wanted to hold and inspect a Savage Revel and I may find one later but I hated to leave the Henry and loose a chance. That said, am not against a Revel rifle if I stumble on one later.

 

[CoalCrackerAl]

Good to hear you found a rifle.

 

[Kudzu]

Al -

It's possible that tomorrow morning, Savage may make a rifle just for me. I will only have to find it.

 

[6clint]

It's a moot point for me now. Last Friday, after posting the above, I went to local guns shops in my area and did not find a single Savage, Henry, Winchester, Browning or Rossi lever rimfire on the shelf until I got to a local pawn shop. However, even if a Browning rimfire had been on the shelf, it probably would have been out of the reach of my pitifully meager wallet.

The pawn shop had three or four Henry lever rimfire rifles on the shelf. One new and three used. The new one was nice but of the used Henry rifles, one appeared to be in almost new condition and was priced significantly less than the new one. I bought it on the "if ya' snooze, ya' loose" theory.

It is the basic Henry H001 in .22 S/L/LR. Apparently the prior owner did not invest in cleaning equipment. It took quite a bit of effort to clean the bore but eventually, it came out as clean as a mirror. Breakfree CLP, many patches and a bronze brush later.

I really wanted to hold and inspect a Savage Revel and I may find one later but I hated to leave the Henry and loose a chance. That said, am not against a Revel rifle if I stumble on one later.

Roger that. I'm still on the hunt.

 

[Kudzu]

Since I last posted in this thread, I traded the Henry Classic in .22 S/L/LR for the same rifle but in .22 WMR. I am sure I have more in it cost wise than I should but I wanted one in .22 WMR.

I mounted an old Nikon Prostaff Rimfire 4X fixed power rifle scope on it and tested it with about ten or so different brands, weights and bullet styles of ammunition I had on hand. It proved to prefer Federal Small Game 50 gr. JHP ammo. So far, I am pleased with it but I still want to look at a Revel lever action.

My wallet has moved from ICU to a regular room but it still is not ready to leave the hospital but if I stumble on a deal on a Revel, it may make a miraculous recovery.

 

[The Infamous Jim B.]

I have had the Savage Revel Deluxe in 22 WMR since last fall. Probably the slickest and smoothest rimfire lever gun I've ever owned and a really, really nice trigger that breaks at a consistent 2.5lbs (5-pull average). I personally don't care for the stock stylizing or having the Savage logo plastered all over the Deluxe stocks, but I do prefer the semi-open pistol grip to a straight grip on my lever guns.

The Henry's are nice little rifles and shoot well also. At one time I had a HT001 Frontier with the octagon barrel. Nice slick little gun, but I never really cared for the two-piece Zamak 5 receiver design on them.

The old Winchester 9422's and Marlin 39's are highly sought after and collectable these days, and they're both very well made guns, but none of the one's I've handled in recent years were nearly as slick as this new Savage, and they definitely didn't have as light a trigger as the Savage has.

The little Henry will serve you very well. I probably put 3-5k rounds through mine in the couple years I had it and the only time I ever had an issue was due to a bad round rather than the rifle itself. Down the road you can still get a Savage if you still want one. I've actually toyed with getting another one in the base model in 22LR, but I already have more 22LR's than I know what to do with.

 

[Kudzu]

I never really cared for the two-piece Zamak 5 receiver design on them.

Same here but it is what it is. I doubt I will ever fire enough rounds thru' it to see any wear but I consider the metal receiver of the Savage to be a plus.

I just don't see Savage Revel rifles when I go to local gun shops.

Also, since I don't have deep pockets, cost will factor into the equation if I do find one.

 

[Kudzu]

Well, I bought a Savage Revel rifle in .22 LR earlier today at Academy Sports in Columbia, SC. They had only one in stock and the employee behind the counter said it was on display for some time. It shows it. The wood was fine but the barrel and the magazine tube had some scratches. It was listed at $429.99 and the employee adjusted it down to $386.99 to account for the scratches. It came to $417.98 with taxes out the door which seems to be a decent deal on a new rifle with minor flaws.

I need scope rings, a scope and a hammer extension before I go to the range but I have the rifle now.

If it as accurate as my Savage Model 93 I will be surprised but elated.

 

[Kudzu]

I took it to the shop for a cleaning and found dings on the wood. Also, when I took the Savage sicker off of the forearm, the wood that was under the sticker is noticeably darker than the surrounding wood.

Mechanically, it is still a new rifle so I guess I won't hesitate to use it.