first purchase Savage Mark II

[gsrcrxsi]

hey guys. ive been lurking a while and figured id make a thread. I just recently started getting into shooting thanks to my brothers and my dad. I just bought my first gun, a Savage Mark II. Seemed like a nice little gun to get me started and practice my technique, and it came with a bushnell 3x9 scope. Ive shot some pistols, a friends AK-47, and my brothers .223 AR-15, but never a bolt action before (though its pretty intuitive and im fairly familiar with the operation). Is there anything i should expect? or anything i need to know? maybe some "must have" add-ons or tweaks to improve accuracy or just make the gun more enjoyable?

thanks guys

 

[j8064]

Congrats. You'll enjoy the Savage. Mine was a tack driver right out of the box with no tweaks at all.

 

[shaddydan]

The only problem you will experience is how this little rifle will quickly lead to an obsession with firearms! Actually, that's a great little rifle! I won't ever get rid of mine.

 

[j8064]

Oh, if I remember right it comes with a 5 round mag. You'll want to get some extra 10 round mags.

 

[gsrcrxsi]

Were can I get some 10rd mags from? When I bought the gun (at dicks btw) the guy said they didn't have any extra mags.

 

[Sev]

Were can I get some 10rd mags from? When I bought the gun (at dicks btw) the guy said they didn't have any extra mags.

he just meant that the gun as purchased didn't come with any extra magazines

you can purchase them online

I'd google "Savage Mark II 10 round magazines" and use the shopping feature to find the cheapest price

or sub 5 for 10 if that doesn't find anything

you get the idea

Here you go: https://www.google.com/#q=savage+ma....,cf.osb&fp=a13b0389ecff6ce9&biw=1366&bih=643

 

[gsrcrxsi]

Yeah google is always an option, but would anyone local carry them?

 

[mrjam2jab]

Oh, if I remember right it comes with a 5 round mag. You'll want to get some extra 10 round mags.

I bought the Mark II GXP from Dick's in Dec and it came with a 10 round mag. If the mag is inserted in that first pic above then it is the 5 round mag.

I didn't think to check to see if Dicks carries them...but I bought 2 from Midway. They seem to be a hot item and don't stay in stock very long...on most sites. Midway allows for back ordering. I ordered 2 more yesterday which will give 5 10 rounders. Perfect for Appleseed

 

[jawn]

Is there anything i should expect? or anything i need to know? maybe some "must have" add-ons or tweaks to improve accuracy or just make the gun more enjoyable?

A threaded barrel and a suppressor

 

[deMontjoie]

Good Choice!

Good choice -- you got the bull-barrel.

I've found 10-round mags at Wally-World from time to time. But local gun-shops can order them (if they're not already in-stock), can match on-line prices, and you won't pay shipping. I like to support my local gun-shop, even if it might cost me a couple extra dollars or a couple extra days.

Buy a small quantity of every brand of 22LR you can find. Then try the gun with each different ammo to see what yours likes best. Mine likes Aguila Match and Wolf Target, but all guns are different in this regard.

The scopes that are bundled with rifles are OK, but not great. You'll probably eventually (no hurry, though) want to upgrade to something like what is shown here: http://muelleroptics.com/category/products/mueller-scopes/rimfire-scopes

 

[boatbod]

A threaded barrel and a suppressor

Definitely a big +1!

My MkII is extremely quiet and deadly to the local squirrel population with the can installed.

 

[gsrcrxsi]

Thanks guys.

How often should I clean this thing? And how far does this thing need to be disassembled for cleaning. Any specific cleaning kit I need?

 

[awptickes]

How often should I clean this thing? And how far does this thing need to be disassembled for cleaning. Any specific cleaning kit I need?

You should clean it every time you use it, and depending on how anal you are, once a month even if you don't use it. I break down everything and clean it once a month whether I've used it or not. "Never let the sun set on a dirty gun." Although that doesn't apply as much to weapons without corrosive ammo, it still applies.

Let me know the next time you're going to Free State, and I'll bring my Marlin along.

 

[wolfsburgfanatic]

Very nice! I'm looking at picking up a Savage MkII myself in the near future. Let us know how you like it

 

[deMontjoie]

Cleaning of a 22LR bolt-gun

Thanks guys.

How often should I clean this thing? And how far does this thing need to be disassembled for cleaning. Any specific cleaning kit I need?

Admittedly, there are as many opinions on gun-cleaning as there are shooters.

For a rimfire 22 bolt-gun, I do the following after each range-trip:

1. Remove bolt.

2. Run solvent (Hoppe's #9 or similar)-wetted (not sopping wet!) patch down bore FROM BREECH END.

3. Clean off face of bolt with from breech end with a solvent-wetted toothbrush.

4. Let sit for ~10-15 minutes.

5. Run a dry patch down the bore. Wipe off the face of the bolt with a clean, lint-free cloth (a few patches work).

6. If you're not gonna shoot again for a few weeks, run a LIGHTLY oiled patch down the barrel AGAIN FROM THE BREECH END. If you do this, run a dry patch down the barrel before shooting it again.

7. Wipe-down the gun's exterior metal surfaces with a clean, lint-free cloth, dampened slightly with a light oil (NOT solvent). Keep the oil off of the wood.

8. Reinstall bolt into gun.

For rimfire guns, I stay away from the bristle-brushes. Many a barrel or crown has been damaged by excessive/improper cleaning.

Note that many rimfire target shooters VERY RARELY clean their gun's barrels: http://www.riflesilhouette.com/information/cleaning.html

 

[gsrcrxsi]

Sorry. What is a "dry patch"?

 

[Ganegrei]

The only problem you will experience is how this little rifle will quickly lead to an obsession with firearms! Actually, that's a great little rifle! I won't ever get rid of mine.

This is the problem that has ruined my plans for a vacation this summer.

A dry patch is just a patch with nothing on it.

 

[gsrcrxsi]

followup question. what is a patch? just any random cloth? or is this something specific?

and im pretty mechanically inclined, but i cant seem to figure out how to remove the bolt lol. there like no little tabs that i can see to release it.

 

[jimbobborg]

A sling would be a nice addition. As for patches, I suggest you get a rifle cleaning kit for .22 rifles, it will have patches and some include instructions.

 

[peace]

shot one for the first time yesterday, what a great 22LR. Better than the 10/22 imho.