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Didn't take her to pieces yet, but gave her a going over with some 4/0 steel wool and oil. Got a bunch of gunk off and she has more bluing wear than I thought. That's ok. I like a rifle with honest wear. Once I get her apart, I can get a better idea of how her bore is. Seem ok though. I will strip and oil finish the stocks, to bring out the nice grain. Might even try to convert the pressed checkering to cut.
She cycles very smoothly and is rattle free thanks to the " dampener ". It's. A spring loaded part that puts rearward pressure on the forend. No rattles!
Her trigger is a creepy 5 pounder. Will likely lighten and smooth up with a good cleaning and oiling.
There's a lot to like about this Savage. I don't think it compares badly to 1st gen 760's. Am curious to see how accuracy turns out. Will let you know
She cycles very smoothly and is rattle free thanks to the " dampener ". It's. A spring loaded part that puts rearward pressure on the forend. No rattles!
Her trigger is a creepy 5 pounder. Will likely lighten and smooth up with a good cleaning and oiling.
There's a lot to like about this Savage. I don't think it compares badly to 1st gen 760's. Am curious to see how accuracy turns out. Will let you know