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Re: Model 788 in .222

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15 December 2003, 07:29
Graylake
Re: Model 788 in .222
For what it is worth, I would give the guys at Bashaw Sports a call about prices. I just bought a Savage 12BVSS in 22-250 with the accutrigger (September). VERY NICE And the prices were way better than anywhere else, including wholesale, thank god (can't stand wholesale).

I am in love with this gun. It shoots like a dream. I only shoot factory loads and can still do under an inch group, with out any problem.

I bought that gun because of what every body has been saying about the accuracy. They were not lying.

The reason I didn't go with the synthetic stock was that it was to lite. When I grabbed it in the store the stock would touch the barrel.

Enjoy what every gun you decide on.


Graylake
15 December 2003, 08:44
hoehne
Graylake-I'm with you, will buy from Wholesale if I can't get it anywhere else. Find most of the guys in hunting rather arrogant. If you don't mind my asking what was the cost for your Savage? Thanks-Karl
15 December 2003, 17:04
Graylake
when I bought it I paid $830. I have never regretted the decision to buy this rifle. It is heavy, but I have gotten use to the weight. When I chase coyotes around the farm I am running up to a 1/4 mile to get them and I have had no trouble with the extra weight.

Ditto with the wholesale guys. When I use to work for the Fish & Wildlife I would go in there to buy supplies, and they would not give me the time of day or just harrass me about what I was looking for, UNTIL they found out who I worked for. Then all of a sudden they were my best friend and a bunch of the salesmen would gather around to talk. What BS. I just can't stand going in there. But enough ranting.

I hope this helps. Any other questions, ask away.


Graylake
15 December 2003, 17:29
hoehne
Just for the record, the guys at Russell's in Calgary are first rate. On another website heard about a shop in Edmonton selling Savage 11FS for $439 in blue. Too good a deal to pass up if they can find me another one, they are out of the .223. I thought I might even give a .22-250 a try although it is more cartridge than I need. Thanks to all you guys for the info. Karl
15 December 2003, 17:41
Oscar Makonka
Know what you mean about Whoresale. Hate the fact that most behind the counter there think they know it all when they know so little. Arrogant peons.