Thoughts on this beginner rifle (Savage .270)?

So technically I could take this bad boy hunting?

And is the scope decent?

Scope is about as entry level as you can get. That being said it will serve every purpose you need out to 200 yards.

For $11 you can order a single piece scope mount raile from B&H photo online. Get that an some thread locker and mount it in place. This allows you a wider range of movement with the scope and a more stable base. Just make sure you stay within the scopes eye relief range if moving the scope forward or backward on the rail. Then make sure the scope is locked down well prior to trying to sight in.


Add a sling, and a neoprene scope cover, and some ear plugs and you have all you need.

After the $50 rebate and xfer fee it'll come out to around $250. Can't pass the deal up if I can eventually use this bad boy to hunt

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After the $50 rebate and xfer fee it'll come out to around $250. Can't pass the deal up if I can eventually use this bad boy to hunt

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It's a good entry level firearm for hunting. You'll be fine with it and if something happens and you don't use it often, you're not out much.

Would chesty approve?

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Great out of the box rifle and a good choice of caliber for any medium to large North American game.

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1+. If someone wants to spend $800 for a gun and $700 for a scope that's fine.....BUT one can get started hunting for a lot less, as well.

The first time I used the link I could see the gun was an Axis. Thereafter, the link just takes me to ads so I don't know what kind of scope it is. When my son first started hunting I bought him a Savage bolt action rifle in 308 and 3-9X scope package. He used the package for 5-6 yrs w/ good success before I decided to get a scope that would last his lifetime. You should be fine w/ your scope/gun package. Upgrade the scope later on if you want to.

That will handle anything you decide to do.