Savage model 16

[Coreyh]

Hi All,
I am in the process of talking my wife into letting me get yet another bangy stick. I recently got a Stevens 22-250 and I am happy with it. For that reason(and because I have a few more $$ this time), I was thinking about stepping up from that to a Savage Model 16 or 116 in either .308 or .270.
Is that a good idea or not? Lets hear your thoughts.

[Coreyh]

Oh yeah...this rifle has "button rifling" What's that??

[Jason Balesdent]

thats when the barrel is drilled out undersize and a "button" is repeatedly pulled through the barrel. The button is a formed piece of hardened steel or carbide with the twist and rifling machined into it. As the button is pulled through the material it displaces forms the rifling. Lilja is one of the top barrel makers and they use this process so it works. Button rifling, cut rifling, hammer formed, it doesn't make much difference as long as its done correctly, same as everything else. I've heard a lot of good about the Savages and not much bad, very good for the money is the usual comment. If you can talk the wife into it, go for it. If your interested in more info about button rifling, check out Dan Lilja's site, he has photos of the equipment used on there.

[220swifty]

Why not in 300 WSM. Then you are covered game wise, and i just happen to know a guy who is selling a good used one

http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showthread.php?t=15060

[Coreyh]

Thanks Swifty, but I already have a 300 wsm(Benelli R1). I am looking for a "little less gun" this time.

[220swifty]

well if you want an experienced opinion, they are just as good, if not better, than any other commercial rifle. They shoot good, are reliable, and the price is right, so you dont feel bad using it as a tool, rather than a peice of art.