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<blockquote data-quote="YukonGlocker" data-source="post: 2689816" data-attributes="member: 425"><p>This will be a shamefully brief review...much shorter than my normal reviews.</p><p></p><p>I bought <a href="http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/11TROPHYHUNTERXPYTH" target="_blank">THIS</a> rifle for my 10-year old's birthday, in .223. He had shot the **** out of his BB rifle and pistol, and it was time to get a real gun. I've had 2 other Savage bolt-actions--both excellent rifles--so I decided to give this one a try for him.</p><p></p><p>- .223 caliber: I thought long and hard about .223 vs .243, and I'm glad I ended up with the .223. Very nice balance of a small rifle with a small shooter. Bonus: it's totally fun for me also!</p><p></p><p>- Trigger: usual Accutrigger greatness</p><p></p><p>- Action: smooth enough for a 10 year old to operate without problem...no complaints there</p><p></p><p>- Stock: surprisingly decent synthetic stock with functional stippling on grip and fore-end, but I could imagine a stock upgrade when he gets older...not the same stock pictured on website; it's actually a nicer stock</p><p></p><p>- Scope: It came with a cheaper model Nikon 3-9x40, and I'm not impressed. I would have preferred to buy the rifle and scope separately, but this rifle only comes as a package. It's good enough for him to learn on, but I'm sure it will get upgraded.</p><p></p><p>- Accuracy: I couldn't be happier with it. 3-shot groups at 100 yards: .89" with cheap factory 55-grain; .64" with PMC 75-grain. I can't wait to get a hand-load dialed in.</p><p></p><p>Overall, great rifle at a very reasonable price. Between his new rifle, and also getting some time with my old Ruger 22/45 pistol, he's hooked!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="YukonGlocker, post: 2689816, member: 425"] This will be a shamefully brief review...much shorter than my normal reviews. I bought [URL="http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/11TROPHYHUNTERXPYTH"]THIS[/URL] rifle for my 10-year old's birthday, in .223. He had shot the **** out of his BB rifle and pistol, and it was time to get a real gun. I've had 2 other Savage bolt-actions--both excellent rifles--so I decided to give this one a try for him. - .223 caliber: I thought long and hard about .223 vs .243, and I'm glad I ended up with the .223. Very nice balance of a small rifle with a small shooter. Bonus: it's totally fun for me also! - Trigger: usual Accutrigger greatness - Action: smooth enough for a 10 year old to operate without problem...no complaints there - Stock: surprisingly decent synthetic stock with functional stippling on grip and fore-end, but I could imagine a stock upgrade when he gets older...not the same stock pictured on website; it's actually a nicer stock - Scope: It came with a cheaper model Nikon 3-9x40, and I'm not impressed. I would have preferred to buy the rifle and scope separately, but this rifle only comes as a package. It's good enough for him to learn on, but I'm sure it will get upgraded. - Accuracy: I couldn't be happier with it. 3-shot groups at 100 yards: .89" with cheap factory 55-grain; .64" with PMC 75-grain. I can't wait to get a hand-load dialed in. Overall, great rifle at a very reasonable price. Between his new rifle, and also getting some time with my old Ruger 22/45 pistol, he's hooked! [/QUOTE]
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