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Title: Savage edge XP .223?
Post by: new2turkey on March 13, 2011, 12:40:32 PM

Anyone have any experience with this gun? I want to set up a long range bolt action gun with a bipod and I like the small caliber for the low recoil and cheap ammo....

In a .223 it is a good gun for a first time shooter.

Also my 7 year old brother shot a .223 the other day when I brought him out, and was a great shot with it set up on the bed of the truck... But I don't like the idea of him with an AR just yet... So I like the idea of a bolt action.

And I would use the gun for long shots as well as a coyote gun.

What do you guys think?

Title: Re: Savage edge XP .223?
Post by: shootumindaface on March 13, 2011, 12:45:59 PM

Everything I have read concerning these guns has been positive, the accuracy is unreal

Title: Re: Savage edge XP .223?
Post by: njdevilsb on March 13, 2011, 01:01:59 PM

I haven't had experience with that specific gun, but my dad owns 2 savages and they are both shooters. One in 7mm Mag and the other is a 270.

Title: Re: Savage edge XP .223?
Post by: archery1 on March 13, 2011, 01:02:19 PM

accurate ...yes.. trigger ? well has alot to be desired. try the thompson center venture out. this does have a adjustable trigger and is a great gun. don't think i dont like savage cause i own a few but this model doesnt have the accu trigger and the pull has alot of creep. i wouldnt even think twice on this a good turkey gun for long range though.

Title: Re: Savage edge XP .223?
Post by: bowhunter84 on March 13, 2011, 01:15:55 PM

Quote from: shootumindaface on March 13, 2011, 12:45:59 PM
Everything I have read concerning these guns has been positive, the accuracy is unreal

:agreed:

Title: Re: Savage edge XP .223?
Post by: new2turkey on March 13, 2011, 02:27:21 PM

Quote from: shootumindaface on March 13, 2011, 12:45:59 PM
Everything I have read concerning these guns has been positive, the accuracy is unreal

That's what I'm looking for.... I really want to mount a bipod on it and I have access to shoot at about 400 yards

Title: Re: Savage edge XP .223?
Post by: redarrow on March 13, 2011, 02:29:39 PM

Great guns. Not many aftermarket triggers available though.

Title: Re: Savage edge XP .223?
Post by: kamski1151 on March 13, 2011, 02:37:04 PM

I've got a Savage 11 in 22-250 Great Yotie buster......Love it!!!!

Title: Re: Savage edge XP .223?
Post by: new2turkey on March 13, 2011, 02:45:32 PM

Thanks for the feedback guys... Not really worried about the triggers, I've never messed with aftermarket triggers, I've done fine with them I just have to learn the trigger.... I might be missing out though :bike2:

Looks like this will be the next gun

Title: Re: Savage edge XP .223?
Post by: shootumindaface on March 13, 2011, 02:49:27 PM

Heres your gunhttp://randywakeman.com/SavageEdge223.htm (http://randywakeman.com/SavageEdge223.htm)

Title: Re: Savage edge XP .223?
Post by: turkey slayer on March 13, 2011, 07:25:26 PM

Great gun!

Title: Re: Savage edge XP .223?
Post by: hookedspur on March 13, 2011, 07:33:12 PM

Quote from: turkey slayer on March 13, 2011, 07:25:26 PM
Great gun!

Title: Re: Savage edge XP .223?
Post by: new2turkey on March 13, 2011, 09:31:06 PM

looks like I'm gonna start saving! especially after a review like that... :icon_thumright:

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