Savage Rifles in Ukraine
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- The ongoing war in Ukraine has seen all sorts of small arms pop up. Many from military stores, some old - some new and some that were previously civilian-owned. One manufacturer which continues to surface is Savage Arms with a number of models seen in the field.
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Those are also IWI Tavors in these pics too
@@darthtyranus7683 there are indeed!
The fact is even snipers will unlikely be able to outshoot the capability of a Savage rifle. All the Gucci sniper rifles just make it easier, but also cost make training prohibitive because the weapon costs so much.
Yes, there’s better guns. No, you don’t need a better gun unless you are the top .05 % of trained snipers.
@@darthtyranus7683 They are most likely manufactured locally by the Ukrainian RPC Fort company. Alongside a number of other IWI rifles. If you go to IMFDB and select “Manufacturers” on the left hand side and then RPC Fort there is a selection of IWI Ukraine produced small arms and model numbers.
Thanks for making this video I'm going to go get rid of the ones I have don't support companies that support Nazis
Free "Advertising" for Savage. Savage bolt guns are good value for money, particularly with the hard downturn in quality of Remington.
You know why Remington's quality went downhill? I blame Freedom Group aka Remington Outdoor Company. Thanks God, it's bankrupted. Now DPMS Bushmaster, Marlin, Remington, and other brands belong to the companies that bought them in 2020.
And for pringles
Remington is currently under new ownership and are planning on moving to Georgia instead of Turkey. They just produced some 870s as their first firearm and seem to be interested in the mid to high end market.
@@Chewee394 I suspect the "High End" market is about to get decimated, except for perhaps commodities suppliers.
Savage is one of the most cheapest rifles from America, and most hunting rifles from America is poor quality and savage is absolutely one of the worst to buy! Surely good if you just want quantity and rifle up many soldiers in Ukraine, then its fine but sitting in Europe on a traditional hunting tour then savage is absolutely a BIG NO
America's most underrated firearms manufacturer.
I'd put palmetto armory on that list. The akv is my favorite pcc.
At least in the realm of bolt action rifles for sure.
They make extremely low quality firearms.
@@vrplaythrough626 palmetto is trash. I wish I could share a file of a compilation of PSA AK parts that broke on brand new rifles. Stick with an import when it comes to AK’s. Imports aren’t promised and they’ll hold value and continue to increase in price. Plus, who do you trust more? An import made in a military factory that’s been pumping out AK’s since at least the 1960’s with the proper tooling and data packs or a company in South Carolina that’s been making cheap AR parts and has been making AK’s for a few years?
@@vrplaythrough626 I wonder if any psa stuff has made it over there?
I’m always a little surprised that Savage Precision rifles don’t get more military or police contracts, especially with smaller or less well funded militaries such as in Eastern Europe or Africa. They are durable, reliable, and surprisingly accurate rifles, especially at their price point.
Its worth noting that goverment sales can be a huge hassle, and plenty of companies would rather sell to civilians
Europe do not lack good well established firearms producers... that also includes Ex-Warsaw Pact and curently NATO countries. Poland, Czech, Romania can produce good firearms with very competitive price-tag... and if you want to pay more then you can buy in Europe stuff from Germany, Belgium, France, Italy, Spain, Swiss...
Not to mention that if we talking about Ukraine then they also producing new stuff for Ukrainian army.
To be honest as a Polish guy it is the first time that i hear anything about Savage firearms and i have the feeling that considering price per value you would easly find 10 European companies that would give you nicer deal than Savage...
They don’t get military contracts because they are garbage tier quality. They rust from siting in air conditioned safes and aren’t accurate compared to other rifles in the same price range.
It’s the importation cost that would drive up a Savage over a similar Euro produced gun. Not the gun itself.
Importation and saturation in 3 rd world countries counts. Most have 7.62x54 and stay to those legacy systems.
It's quite ironic that Savage distributor has its branches located on Moscow Avenue and International Friendship Boulevard ;)
I don’t care what some people slag Savage Rifles with….. I’ve seen them podium at my matches. They shoot spooky accurate groups. I’ve witnessed the MDT platforms work and work well with the Savage 110 and 10 BA rigs.What’s not to like? Thanks for a great video. Slava Ukraine!!
Greetings from Ukraine! Sure we use Savage rifles. Even I'm an owner of 110 tactical 20" with some local aftermarket chassis. It's one of the cheapest ways to get precision rifle here.
good luck aim small miss small
I hope you won't need to use it, but shoot straight if you do!
GO GET EM BIG BOY!!! GOOD HUNTING!!! From the looks of it, hunting is good, too bad there's so many targets though, perhaps in time you'll thin em out!!!
110 tactical is a great rifle.
Savage Arms are an easy choice for precision rifles. They have a reputation for being top notch when it comes to precision. I would put their rifles up there with any millitary contracted precision rifle.
They're also very reasonably priced for what you get. Comparatively, a top end factory 110 with the bells and whistles is gonna be 2/3 the price of a similarly equipped Rem 700
@@mattnsac That is a good point. They are less expensive than most for similar quality. You can get cheaper prices, but you have to go to random quality Turkish no names, and that is clearly not in the same category.
@@madhatter6913 Yeah the bottom barrel stuff is serviceable and with good glass would still knock off targets no problem, but when you get into the upper class stuff with chassis or McMillan stocks, those rifles are damn serviceable and I'd use one if I had to. Id prefer an AI in 338, but Id take a chassied 110 in 338 no question.
The AI, Surgeon, whatever…is all great rifles, no doubt about it! But at what cost? They are rarely purchased by individuals and almost always by professionals that have rifles purchased for them via contracts.
By contrast, the Savage rifles will routinely hold better than acceptable accuracy for less than 1/3 the price. According to Larry Vickers even a hair over 1MOA is far more acceptable than is necessary for a true sniper rifle. Meaning that if it’s a personal weapon then more money can be spent on the optics and ammunition to train with. If it’s an agency that is on a budget you can equip more personal with better guns and more add on gear for the same price as a bare bones GA Precision & just a scope.
If you have the budget, get the better guns, at least for the best shooters that can actually use the small amounts of better quality than the others have. The vast majority do. It need that level of fit and finish. Most people will not be able to outshoot a Savage rifle.
@@soonerfrac4611 If you are fighting in war, your life or others depend on it and its a cold environment (like UA) Id pick the AI every time as its build to work in those conditions. That said, Id happily shoot a Savage rifle, especially something like the 110 Elite Precision, a factory rifle with all the goodies and ready to do that type of job. Theres always a better tool, but the Savage isnt a bad one by any means and thats coming from someone that owns a Model 10 Precision 308
Looks like Vortex is being represented by the Ukrainian riflemen quite a bit, too!
Pulsar looks represented well as well by the Ukrainians. funny some of dose are/were made in Belarus as far as I know
Vortex has a deal with Savage, as Simmons used to have, to be the telescopic sight packaged with Savage rifles as a "combo deal." A Savage Axis .308 (7.62×51) with optic, or an Axis II .223 (5.56×45) with optic, are under US$500 MSRP. Pretty good price for a ½-MOA hunting or varmint rifle.
In some cases I'm sure that's true. But the pic with the MSR-15s look to be mounting a Razor HD Gen III 1-10 LPVO. That's a $2k piece of glass that wasn't part of any combo deal.
@@davidgoodnow269 Vortex. Razor is the model line. I've seen those scopes at their showroom in Wisconsin.
ATN also seen.
Very underrated rifles for a great price.
Dunno about underrated, but the prices are indeed great.
but the MSR10 is 20k euros....is that cheap ?
Ahhh, I think you added an extra zero to that number. Even counting all the importation crap it shouldn’t cost 20k with a top tier scope, suppressor, and likely a really good laser rangefinder/ballistic computer.
@@medialies6254 I just checked the price of an MSR10 in Montana and it's $1500. I got a police marksman savage rifle which shoots sub moa bought for 500$ 5 years ago.
I even know a guy who has a savage sniper model, their priciest model, in 338 Lapua which he uses to shoot coyotes at ridiculous ranges. Think he spent 2k+ on that.
Absolutely
Henry Chan from 9-hole reviews did a "Red Dawn" format practical accuracy test using a Savage model 10 bolt action hunting rifle in 30.06 Springfield.
Henry was able to make hits at targets 500 yards away using "budget" 30.06 Monarch brand jacketed soft point hunting loads that were never designed to be shot at such long distances (about 100 yards is what the ammo manufacturer was thinking).
I have to believe that someone in Ukraine saw Henry's video.
I suspect it was his cousin Harry that facilitated the transfer of the Savage rifles into Ukraine.
I have a southpaw 110 I picked up a couple years ago on sale for under $500 in .30-06. With Walmart tier Winchester 150gr soft points it shoots .88" groups out of the box and now closer to .76" groups after break in. My T3X is closer to 1MOA with cheap ammo and kicks harder. The 110 I bought has the accustock that is somewhat adjustable with spacers and different comb pieces and has their accutrigger plus has an aluminum bedding block. Not the lightest rifle, but I can't complain.
A lot of US hunters and shooters didn't give Savage much respect over the years, including me. Their .22 rifles were ugly but I never heard any complaints about functioning the past 55 years. The barrel attachment system finally convinced me to get my first 110 last year. That barrel nut design is slick especially considering you can swap barrels yourself. So now I've a 30-06 and a 270 Winchester. It'd be awesome if Savage made the 110 for the 7.62x54R. :)
It is counter intuitive, but civilian hunting rifles tend to be more accurate than military rifles, even military designated marksman and even sniper rifles. The reason being that military rifles are required to be more rugged and must be more reliable under minimal maintenance.
While I am not so arrogant as to claim Savage makes the best or most accurate rifles, I will say that Savage rifles tend to be more accurate for the money spent, out of the box, than equivalent commercial counterparts.
Savage bolt rifles are guaranteed to be sub MOA. They are excellent firearms
At the end of the day, It's American and Canadian factories who created and sold these rifles to shops that would eventually help Ukrainians. It's a great thing, they have received some great rifles.
Makes perfect sense.
Military rifles do have harder triggers and harder magazine release button because soldiers are going to carry said rifles on rough terrains.
In said condition hair-like trigger is just asking for accidental discharge, and soft magazine release button is just asking for lost magazine.
@@dariozanze4929 its all adjustable. Any trained sniper know how to use it right. Even in army.🤣
But... It will sound strange, but we have different class sniper-hunter. As our laws give us right to kill russian invaders from oficially registered private weapons, we got wery specific hunters. 😁 It gives much more adrenaline then any other hunting discipline. So rifles for manhunting very popular here: reliable, prescise, cheap. Russians afraid them, as hunters can be anywhere away from battlefield.
@@teodor4ik183 I would guess that requirements for snipers, designated marksmen's, special forces are different and they do fiddle with their rifles.
I'm just saying, a rifle for an average GI Joe does need to be more robust.
Thanks
Savage have progressively upped their game over the years and improved their products while Remington went in the other direction. "Mil-spec" means simple and reliable, it doesn't have to be fancy. Take the L96/L96A1 and AW for instance, they are very well made but the bare bones of the rifle system is beautifully simple compared to say...the 700/M40 by Remington. Savage have discovered that same special sauce as AI.
Savage makes constant engineering changes. This is good in some ways, but has drawbacks in others. One of those is that a lot of their engineering changes individual parts aren't necessarily backwards compatible with older versions of the same guns. Another drawback is that many of their parts in their MSR series aren't compatible at all with industry standard parts like barrels, gas blocks, and gas tubes. For instance their gas block journal on some of their barrels is a proprietary diameter
@@ryanthede4689 I don't think they are going to be terribly upset about one particular AR10 pattern rifle not quite being interchangeable with other SR25 based rifles. Should a rifle go down its very likely reached the end of its service life and will simply be replaced anyway.
@@zoiders I wouldn't say that's necessarily true especially considering that he even showed them using MSR-15s in the video. Ukraine has multiple manufacturers of AR-10 and AR-15 pattern rifles that are being used for military purposes right now. Manufacturing new rifles and parts may not be as feasible at the moment. It would make more sense, logistically speaking, to be able to utilize existing stocks of parts to repair the rifles they have in inventory. Typically there is no specific end of service life for an entire rifle. It is usually a specific component or components and if they are able to be replaced or overhauled most militaries have programs in place for that eventuality.
Let's say you are an armorer operated close to a line unit in Ukraine. You have to be able to repair broken rifles of many different types. AK-74s, Malyuks, Fort 221s, AR-15s, etc. It would make sense for you to have to keep as few variations of parts on hand as possible to repair the widest range of weapons you can. More than likely you wouldn't be able to lug around every special proprietary part for each brand of rifle present. Not to mention any kind proprietary tools that may be needed. Most field armorer's kits consist of as small as possible tool kits and parts in order to maintain mobility. There's a premium for space if you're having to make field repairs out of the back of a truck
@@ryanthede4689 Fella - you are mansplaining. You are also confusing your experience with US logistics during COIN operations with the one the Ukrainians are having as they fight a full on conventional war. I very much doubt they have got mobile field workshops near the front line right now, unless they want to lose them.
@@zoiders nothing I have said is anything that is specific to counter insurgency operations or a western military at all. That's actually pretty standard for most militaries across the globe. An armorer would absolutely be operating behind the forward line of troops in a mobile capacity. If it were COIN ops that would not be the case. They would have an armory set up at a forward operating base. I can tell you that for fact as we had armories set up that way in Afghanistan and it wouldn't make sense to be constantly working out of the back of a truck if you are mostly static
I had a krieger-barreled Savage model 10 in 308 that was so accurate it was utterly boring to shoot. Loved that rifle.
Savage rifles have always been great. My dad has a Model 110 in .270 that is from the early 50's and that man can pull the scope up to his eye and shoot the second he sees and hit anything with it. He used to do that with a 1.5X3 power scope before finally getting a 3X9 scope. He made something like a 3/4 mile to nearly a mile long shot with that old scope of his and that rifle.
My ex's dad also preferred a VERY old Savage 99 in .300 Savage to hunt with, including bear. It was over 100 years old and going strong, he claimed it was the most accurate rifle he had ever shot out of the hundreds he'd owned.
My newer Savage-Stevens in .223 is one of the most accurate rifles I've ever shot myself, it saved my uncles life when he had it. A cougar was about to pounce on him and he turned around and shot the thing from the hip. Him, my dad, my other uncle whose rifle it was new and myself all say we could shoot someone's pupil out at a half mile with that rifle. I used to use it and yet another Savage rifle in .17 HMR to shoot quarters at a hundred or more yards, I even hit a dime a few times.
My daughter has a Savage youth Axis .243 w/ factory glass. $300 and change. Dime groups or less, all day, with 100 gr (Federal?) hunting ammo.
Tack driver to say the least. First deer, bang, flop, 2 yds. Perfect shot.
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@@shortyfrench2370 Nein?
For many years I've owned a Savage model 110 chambered for .270 Winchester, a lightweight version that's been an accurate, rugged hunting rifle unbeatable for the money.
I have a Savage 110 that literally will shoot groups you can lay a dime over at 100 meters. The 110 is an absolute beast.
At $5 a round you better
@@mattweger437 it’s $2.50 per round at the most expensive here
@@baker90338 for 338?
@@mattweger437 oh, I thought we were talking the classic .308
@@baker90338 oh, 308 apit is more than $2 a round XD
I bought a savage over a remington because they're more accurate out of the box, and the savage bolt head and barrel retaining nut are both more friendly to caliber change.
Out of the box, my budget 111 { no accu trigger, basic cheap plastic stock, and bushnell scope}, shoots 3/4 moa with federal bluebox.
Same accuracy can be said for my stevens made. 22lr { also a savage}.
I own two savage rifles. Absolute accuracy and precision out of the box. Mine shoot sub-MOA with hand loads and match grade ammunition. No better rifle made.
Hell mine shot .86" groups out of the box with Walmart grade Winchester 150gr power point ammo...
Can’t believe Savage is now mil-spec.
Or, the Ukrainien army went hunter spec, poor fellows, they use whatever they can... The Russians are a lot, 1:5 outgunned defenders the ratio.
@@botondkolumban8399 It's a joke. Whenever something is adopted by a military, it becomes "milspec". There absolutely no meaning behind "milspec" other than it meets military specification.
Hopefully Russia can wipe out these nazi clown it they haven’t been wiped already
@@ChucksSEADnDEAD Yup, like the milspec drop rating on my phone, which when you look it up means it is able to survive being dropped 1m onto a flat surface.
@@botondkolumban8399 Savage rifles are great guns.
Certainly better than a Mosin lol.
Savage's bolt action barrel attachment makes setting chamber headspace easy. Their accutriggers work and offer excellent feel. Savage rifles shoot.
Don't forget the floating bolt head to aid in *nearly* perfect centering of the cartridge in the chamber.
@@rhubarbpie2027 That's right! Another reason Savage rifles shoot so well. Thanks
I went out yesterday (Easter) with my 110 tactical in 308 and put 4 out of 5 shots on a 12 inch steel target i set out at 725 yards, Arken ep4 scope, windy cold day with a lot of ground mirage
I'd rather fight with a scoped hunting rifle that holds zero than an AK12 with no optics and a rail that dances like a ballerina without even being shot. At least in the south and outside of cities ofc
PS All the ZSU marksmen I know run various forms of AR-10s, I have yet to meet (or even see) someone with the high tech modernised galatz. It's a real shame because it's a really cool rifle :(
I'd rock a decent ar10 over almost anything else for medium to long range. Even sub $1k PSA ar10's will shoot sub-MoA these days, the only real downside being how heavy they are. If I was in procurement for the Ukrainians I'd definitely be trying to pick up some commercial ar10's for DMR and sniper roles.you could put a pretty decent system together for less than $2k.
Fact
@@boomerisadog3899 POF USA makes a AR10 that's around 6 lbs
American bolt rifles are kinda like Japanese motorcycles. They are basically all the same just small differences some prefer. Having said that, I am a fan of savage and would trust their guns any day of the week
Savage makes awesome rifles, they might not be the prettiest but they are accurate as hell. I’m sure there are some Russians that are 200 now because of Savage Arms.
So happy you did this video. Good on Savage.
110 and 10ba stealth chassis guns wil hit a tick at 200 yards. I run sub MOA all day long with .308 and 6.5 creedmoor.
Every home should own a rifle in at least 308/7.62X51.
heavy brush country here....foster slugs or 00buck out of my Mossberg works well.
Have owned a 110. Great rifle with amazing accuracy.
I have two Savage 110s one in 308 and one in 6.5 creedmoor love them very accurate and really good for the price...
Loving the videos, glad I found your channel.
Savage has always been known for accuracy. Since their acquisition several years ago they seem to have decided to compete with Ruger. I noticed back when I worked for a sporting goods store. I was looking at getting myself a Ruger Precision in .308, and we had a Savage Stealth as well. I decided to do a bit of research, and it turned out that the Savage was shooting tighter groups. I then stumbled across the Savage Ashbury Precision Rifle, and bought it at an great price from one of the warehouses. People complain about the buttstock, but it was kept simple to allow the purchaser to alter as needed. I love mine.
It’s fitting, because Ukraine has some of the BEST SAVAGE snipers at the moment. 😎✌🏻
Meanwhile Deer Hunters in the USA are being turned into Felons by our Corrupt Government.
Those Russian generals are sitting ducks )
Shooting 300 Win. Mag you ain't getting up from that.
I had the chance to shoot Savage's target .22 last year, and it is an amazing rifle. Good orc hunting tools from New England.
Savage makes some very good rifles at a very competitive price. I used to have one years ago.
What a beautiful time for .338 Lapua to be alive.
Also you can find that our forces have 50 cal rifles , just like Tac-50, M107, Armalite Ar-50 and other
All sorts in use!
Nice to know that actual snipers in a combat zone are rocking the only modern bolt action rifle that I own. Love my Savage 110 Tactical.
I have a 110A all left handed including the bolt and a Nikon scope. One of the best setups I own!
i have savage arms msr-15.Very accurate semi-autorifle for reasonable price
3:53 That chassis is called LUFA - local chassis manufacturers.
Ahh thank you Yuriy!
LUFA is really great chassis!
Great quick report!
I have a 110A all left handed including the bolt and a Nikon scope. One of the best setups I own! Their accu-trigger is second to none!
10FP lefty owner here. Chassis. AICS mag fed. I'd fight with that rifle. Insanely accurate.
stock accu-trigger goes to 2 1/2 lbs .. not light enough try a timminy thats down to 1 lb or less on my axis .. the less is when you pull trigger with the safety on , flip it off then just breath on the trigger like a set trigger from years ago
@@katana258 Savage must have changed their trigger mine sets from 1 to 6 pounds. I don't need it any lighter than that, I don't competition shoot with it.
@@bad74maverick1 ok i did and changing it sure helped on my axis but as a sniper trigger or a long range shot it should be under 1 lb like the old sharps '' set '' triggers of the 1880's
@@katana258 I own an 1874 Model sharps in .45-110 with duel set triggers. Actually the gun I had ordered is identical to Quigleys gun except I did a shotgun style butt instead of the french style for comfort. My set triggers are light, VERY light but not 1 1/2 pounds light. Thats way too light especially for a hammer gun. I'm also on gun boards and weapons guild and others. I can tell you the 3.5 to 4 pounds is the standard sniper trigger. Mine is set at around 2.5 only because I bench rest it when I'm not hunting with it, then its up to about 3.5 pounds. One pound is almost dangerous. You could blow on it and it go off. I personally do not know anyone in my gun club or the forums who keeps theirs under 2 pounds even for rest competition.
I love my Savages... One started life as a Left-Hand Model 14 American Classic in .243win, now it's completely custom. Much like the rifle @ 0:13 except black.
Jury SS 20" heavy barrel, custom 1.5lb trigger, MDT chassis, upgraded bolt, Atlas bipod, Badger 20moa rail, Vortex PS-T 6-24x50 w/Precision rings.
I also have a bone-stock Model 16 FLHSS in .223rem (left-hand, stainless steel) that I use for coyote hunting... Both my rifles are laser-beams.
Most Savage rifles (except Axis) are as accurate as guns that cost twice as much, given the right/preferred factory ammo. But my handloads really bring my rifles to life ! 💥
We have a savage 110 in 7mm Rem Mag. Dads favorite hunting rifle.
Savage snipers and Fort/IWI rifles. Nice!
not rifles entered service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine! there were kits for assembling savage 110 ba stealth fighters completed their rifles themselves on this basis! therefore, it is difficult to find 2 identical rifles, these sets were supplied to Ukraine by the Roshen company, this is a private company of the former President Poroshenko, it was a charitable aid for the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Thanks! Yes, read about that, they were transferred before 2020 from what I read.
I'm not shocked they are a great cheap option
Great no nonsense content... subbed 👍
Very much appreciated!
Love the Pringles product placement!
"With the sticker still on" - it's quite common thing here to leave stickers or even plastic shrink wrap on some new things, especially appliances. It's done mainly by older generations though
Interesting, thanks for putting this together.
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching. Next one is on Ukrainian Tavors!
This was soo awesome ty!!!
Thank you! Thanks for watching.
The savage axis is considered a dirt cheap bolt action rifle that works fine, but isn't particularly praised in American gun culture. That cheap and lower regarded rifle is good enough for snipers in Ukraine. Puts it into perspective. Makes me appreciate my gun rights that Ukraine could have benefited from having in the start. Civilian weapons are usually equal to or better than "military grade" when it comes to quality. An armed populace that is familiar with weaponry could have greatly benefitted them. While we are typically limited to the semi auto versions, an American gun owner could pick up a service weapon in Ukraine with confidence and familiarity. Gun owners typically have shot more than many soldiers around the world, so would be better shots. Why do Americans obsess over their guns? Because we are not at anyone's mercy when we have guns, too. There's my 2a 2cents soapbox, but I feel this very clearly demonstrates the value of having a second amendment.
Excellent video,
that was really interesting thanks
I have a 110 FP tactical heavy barrel, in 7 mm REM Mag. I’ve owned it since 1995. It’s rugged, accurate and my absolute go to long arm. Much better built than my Remington 700. Just look at the differences on the bolts. Fantastic quality rifle, price point is on point. Super accurate button rifled barrel.
I have owned 2 and I swear by savage they are underrated rifles
would be nice to see a video about zbroyar z008 since its being used as well
If you have photos of it in use and some information I would happily make a video on it, I'm keeping my eye out for them! Thanks for watching.
I picked up a savage 110 elite precision in 338 Lapua back in August. It took a while but i found a hand load it really likes. I put 3 in a 5 inch group at 850 yards.
I’ve got a 10FP bought first year of production. It’s amazing
I bought a axis for 285 USD about 7 years ago. I was very impressed with the quality not as good as some of my rifles but being about half the price and 2/3rds the weight and still have decent groupings at 300 yards very good for first time buys or on a budget.
best advertisement ever
Before 24.02 I was civilian then I picked up my DPMS 3g1 with Bushnell 1-8 and Savage elite precision in 338 lm with Leupold Mark 8 and joined to territorial defense of Armed forces of Ukraine. And yes, Savage good rifles but I prefer for military use Barrett Mrad in 338 lm.
P.S. All ammunition I buy for myself before 2022.
Thank you for sharing some insights!
Thank you for your service friend.🙏🙏 for you.
Was listening to a twitter chat room with a Uke company commander that was saying what they needed there in the Kherson/Maiupol / Donbas region were guns that could reach out and touch someone at distance, AK's were not getting the job done, and a lot of the AK's they had were not in great shape. Lots of flat, open fields with zero cover on them. Sounded like they need more 50 cal and stuff like that. Same type of issues US found, 223 & 308 weren't getting the job done because of distances.
Yep Ukraine is pretty flat, and while the north has a lot of forests the south is also not all steppe.
Man I love seeing these guys running those bullpups. Now I can show the wife and convince her the Tavor 7 and X95 were smart purchases, maybe I'll get to go back inside the house!
Love my lefty 110 tactical w primary arms 3-18x50 ACSS HUD.
I wanted a chassis gun. But I like my model 18 sr. Although I’ll more than likely use a break instead of a suppressor.
Floating bolt head seems to be the business for decades now from the little that I know.
My Sniper rifle was Mcmillan TAC338 in 338 Lapua Magnum and mine
DMR was H&K417p BOTH with custom-made IOR VALDAD scopes (a lesser-known Romanian company that uses the best German glass and custom reticles for your ammo and rifle!!!)
I recommend that optics to ANY fellow DMR or Sniper since it costs 1/3 of the "normal fancy western stuff" and transparency is said to be 100%! I mean it is enchanting to just observe through it!
And everyone who took it for a go-around said the same: WHERE did You get this! I want it?! :-D
Now they are a bit more known so I am not sure if the prices are still that low....
I bought both of mine in 2013!
In Ukraine before 2014 main precision rifle was SVD. When war in Donbas did start, army needed a real sniper weapon. Mostly precision rifles have been buyed from the civil weapon market and it can't offer many options. Firearms in Ukraine price-quality ratio in 2 times more expensive then in USA and Savage Arms has one of the best price-quality ratio
My main hunting rifle is a Savage axis in 7mm-08 and for a while I had a 112 in .338 Lapua, great rifles especially for the price.
I love my savage. .308. 100 yard 3 shot group 1/2 inch. With 165 grain Nosler ballistic tip. Alot of military weapons and optics is driven by the civilian market. Often for years before the military finally tests and adopts it.
Fun fact about EU policy and directors of Gazprom: Ukraine used Blaser LRS Tactical v2 from 90-x, and it was used by SOF snipers in 2014 -> Germany blocked civilian licence for Blaser to prevent sending repair parts for Ukraine )))
I had a 110 and had a lot of trouble with the extractor coming out 3 times. Traded it for a Rem. 700. No problems at all with it.
someone needs to update nutnfancy... he'd loose his mind.
Hahaha
Savage made also enfield no4 rifles in ww2 for great Brittan, had an no4 from Stevens/Savage for hunting.
Thanks for the video!
Do you know if they favor a specific brand of optics? I think I saw some Vortex Optics in your video.
Regards from Norway.
Savage has a deal with Vortex to provide telescopic sights for their "combo deals." Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price is < US$500 for a Savage Axis 7.62×51mm (.308 Winchester, we call it) hunting rifle paired with a 3-9×40mm variable magnification scope. A very good price for a ½-MOA hunting rifle.
Vortex optics have been sold in Ukraine by the same retailer. No surprise they get along. But to put you in context, beside batch purchases many devices are purchased by volunteers to provide either a magnification or termal imaging the unit or even a specific fighter requests. Also as of late all of the available gun store stocks have been wiped clean by civilians arming themselves so you might see very rare devices or combinations.
@@SergMuller Thank you for your insight. Do you live in Ukraine?
@@mr.nobody6457 You are welcome. Yes.
Savage employees must be happy to see their work going to good use
3:32 SKS with Tapco stock!
my savage 10fcp came out of the box shooting sub moa with match ammunition. With handloads, after cutting the barrel and suppressing easily sub 1/2 moa.
You should check out the Adams Arms piston rifles being sent there
I've seen a few, might be worth a short video on.
I can’t even comprehend the amount of work that went into this video. Very impressive battlefield forensics my dude.
Thank you, I definitely had help but it's been really interesting work. Thanks for watching!
@@TheArmourersBench You should start a private intelligence company this video is that that good. There’s lots of money in information.
got the same gun, savage ba stealth 6.5 creedmor
I shoot Savage 110 and112, single shot in 308 Win and 308 Win Ackley improved.
"Close" is 500 yards. The Ackley Improved 308 drives a 225grn head and is still supersonic at a Mile.
Nothing comes close to Savage for dead accuracy out of the box over the counter. You can get a stellar platform for nominal money; in a Macmillan A5 stock nothing comes close to a Savage.
Savage axis are mainly cheap in their furniture, and the trigger if you get the base version.
what about the elefant in the room, the TAVOR rifles???
Oh don't worry, I'll be doing a Tavor vid, I'm working on it.
@@TheArmourersBench
Awesome! Can't wait to see it
@@user-nf6qg1gv6i I'm unfamiliar, is the T-Rex you mention the .577 T-Rex safari rifle?
Many years ago Savage built Anshutz. Very nice rifles
Hunting Russians with actual hunting rifles 👍👍🇺🇸
You're not allowed to mount the heads on the wall.
Just saying...
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#StandWithUkraine
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LoL 😂😂😂
@@davidjames2145 maybe just take some ear's 🇺🇸
yep plenty of foreign Mercs on display as well
A decent bolt action gun with a quality scope and chambered in a full-power found will always have a place on the battlefield.
Hate to get hit by the 300 win mag. I love my 7mm magnum
I have my 6.5 110 in a MDT stock and it rocks with mt Crimson trace 6 by 24 by 50!!
The MDT chassis are from savage, they made a new rifle last year called the 110 elite precision, made for PRS matches. But a couple of the photos are definitely the elite precision, you can tell by the barrel but and very thick barrel, along with the extended magwell that has a barricade stop. Odd they’re getting brand new precision rifles
Ahh thank you, that would make sense.
How is it odd, the video even mentioned that Ukraine had purchased something like 450 rifles from Savage a few years ago, for its SpecForces. Apparently seen in service in 2017.
@@jessehachey2732 the elite precision rifle was introduced only last year. That specific model I mean, not other older versions of the 110 series of rifles
That image a 4:00 is strange those pvs-7s are backwards on the mounts somehow.
savage bolt guns have great design, good quality with affordable price. only need to put on a good solid stock to make them close to perfect.
What were the optics on those two in the last photo? Thanks again for great detail.
The most common areas where sniper rifles are used are in eastern Ukraine, we have small hills here, long fields, steppes that are separated by a forest belt, in general, a paradise for snipers, and hell for infantry ...
After the active phase of hostilities in 2014-2016, only separatist artillery, a FSB special forces sniper, worked in the east, there is a lot of evidence for this. Well, Ukrainian counter-sniper groups. and all in principle. Since 2016, most of those killed have been due to snipers.
It certainly seems like difficult open country to fight across.
@@TheArmourersBench Therefore, the counterattack of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for the deblockade of Mariupol is very difficult, they will have to go through the fields open on all sides for about 100 kilometers. For this we need long-range weapons, there will be weapons and victory. Ukraine knows how to fight better than anyone and has already proved it, the main thing would be what.
Love the savage 64
Great to see a good meat hunter broomstick out there making more sound waves 😊. Thanks 👍
Well, Savage is the every man’s rifle.
I’m sure the folks making them are happy to hear they’re being put to good use.
In Nevada I use a Savage bolt, in 7mm mag for my hunting.
Good quality; reasonable prices!