Savage Arms Mark II BTV 22 Long Rifle Bolt Action Rifle - Blue/Black, 21" Barrel, 5+1 Rounds, Synthetic, Thumbhole Stock

I am late in posting this evaluation of the Savage Mark ll BTV 22lr heavy barrel rifle since my FFL had to hold the rifle for 10 days in accordance with Callifornia laws. This was my first purchase of a firearm sight unseen over the internet and I could not be happier. Bud's answered all my concerns before the purchase and provided periodical status until it was delivered. Bud's delivery service had the rifle (in excellent shape) to my FFL in only three days from Tennessee to California. I was especially pleased with the fact that the selling price was the lowest I could find anywhere, well below the MSRP. Relative to the Savage BTV, out of the box the floated barrel passed the dollar bill test. Using my Lyman trigger pull gage, the trigger pull was just at 2-1/2lbs, the lowest pull the trigger is designed for so no adjustment was necessary. After just one outting and 150 rounds of standard velocity ammo, my best 10 round group was 5/8" @ 50 yards which I know will improve with more time on the trigger. I will definately will use Bud's for future firearm purchases and recommend others do the same.

A very nice gun for the price.

The same great Savage MKII action in what I believe is a Boyds' Lightweight Thumbhole laminate stock with a built in Monte Carlo cheek riser in the Nutmeg coloration. It has a bull barrel and if you do your part, the gun is stupid accurate for a 22LR.

Nice. Tack-driver if you use a good 1 piece solid scope mount.

I received the rifle in about three days after I placed the order. After I received the gun I put a Charles Daly 6X18X40 Scope on it .I fired maybe 20 rounds, getting it zeroed after that It puts CCI 40gr subsonic almost one on top of the other, at fifty yards. Due to the cold weather I have not shot it a lot. I am very pleased with the rifle, and how Buds handled the transaction The laminated stock is a beauty, the trigger came set,I would guess 2to3 lbs. The thumb hole stock is amazing. I really like this gun, It looks like I could have paid twice what I did. Buds' gun shop was as usual, awesome, and 20 to 50 bucks cheaper than the local shops near me. I will purchase my next gun from Buds'.

I received the rifle in about three days after I placed the order. After I received the gun I put a Charles Daly 6X18X40 Scope on it .I fired maybe 20 rounds, getting it zeroed after that It puts CCI 40gr subsonic almost one on top of the other, at fifty yards. Due to the cold weather I have not shot it a lot. I am very pleased with the rifle, and how Buds handled the transaction The laminated stock is a beauty, the trigger came set,I would guess 2to3 lbs. The thumb hole stock is amazing. I really like this gun, It looks like I could have paid twice what I did. Buds' gun shop was as usual, awesome, and 20 to 50 bucks cheaper than the local shops near me. I will purchase my next gun from Buds'.

I was disappointed to find several stickers on the stock of the rifle. Being that the wood is simply a laminate, it was difficult to remove all the adhesive without damaging the finish. I also have concerns with the magazine and how it rests in the mag well. This rifle does not have a feed ramp, so the placement of the next round is very important from the top of the magazine. After experiencing these issues first hand, I found several pages of other user accounts with the same concerns. I have not yet taken the time to attempt any of the modifications that they have suggested. For the price, however, it would be fair to say that this is a good value. Dollar for dollar, I would put this right behind my CZ452 in price/performance ratios. I will however in the future, make more of an effort to purchase solid wood stocks, or fully synthetic.

I have been wanting a very accurate .22 for a few years. I decided on this one after a lot of research. This is a beautiful rifle. Put a BSA sweet 6-18 scope on it. I almost didn't want to shoot it for fear that I would be disappointed. Well I did shoot it and I was not disappointed. First 5-shot group at 50 yds measured .3 inches with CCI standard velocity. First 100 yd group 1.1 inches. 150 yd 1.75 inches. So I am very happy with this rifle and I hope it continues to shoot this well from many years to come.

I bought this .22 Monday the 26th of Jan. I had it in my hands Thursday the 29th of Jan. 2015. I have ordered several pistols and rifles from Bud's and have never had a bad experience. Their prices are excellent, and the free shipping is a plus. You will not regret buying from Bud's. I will definitely buy from Bud's again and again. Thank you Bud's for the excellent service you give. Cliff