Deposit on a Savage MkII Camo

Wyld_Cat · 10-22-2009, 02:41 AM

As the title suggests today i put a deposit on a .22 Savage MkII camo patterned rifle.

I am so excited. I had been considering the Winchester Wildcat or this one pretty much although i hadn't had the chance to feel this exact rifle. Last week i did get to hold the full timber version.

The other day in the chatroom i put up the link for used guns to illustrate how much more we pay here particularly for ex-military rifles. And thought while i was there i'd have a look around. Came across the Savage for the best price i've seen, and brand new to boot. AND it was local to me.

So for a gun that retails for around US$260 i paid Au$405. Now with our dollar worth in the vicinity of 93cents US one has to wonder at the price variation.

About 2 weeks ago, maybe 3 i sent in my paperwork to acquire a rim fire so hopefully in about 2 weeks i'll be able to play with my new gun.

thrillbilly · 10-22-2009, 03:27 AM

Sounds like fun! That should be cheaper to shoot then your MN...sad to hear ya'll have to jump through so many hoops to enjoy the sport.

Is the camo so the 'roos won't see ya coming? LMAO

samuel · 10-22-2009, 03:28 AM

Hope you have a lot of fun with your new gun when you get it and get a lot of use out of it. ,,,sam.

Wyld_Cat · 10-22-2009, 03:53 AM

It's gonna be a lot cheaper to shoot than my Mosin. Ammo is plentiful, i can buy it at good gun store, lol. It's not going to hurt me, physically or financially. If i look after it it will last me a life time.
The funny thing is the ex has said to me not to say anything to his son about it until i have it. Wanted to make sure i knew that i could get a cammo'd sling for it. Needless to say i will be buying a cammo bag for it. And down the track when i'm ready to buy a better scope i might just have to get the matching scope as well, lol.

Ha ha about the roos. I'm not much thinking of shooting roos unless i find one that i need to. I primarily want to stick to feral animals, i know i can live with that. so its bunnies and foxes that will need to be on the look out.

With z-ammo or the 710fps rounds you can get away with firing them anywhere without giving the game away. Infact up at the exes we set up an indoor range down the hallway.. its about 11metres(36ft, or 12 yards). 2 storey house means no one can just wander in and get in the way. Gotta love a shot trap.

BenchRest · 10-22-2009, 08:43 AM

If your MKII is anything like mine you’ll love it!
The only problem I’ve got is the lack of shooting time. At 25 through 125 yards it’s a tack driver!

A 3X9 Nikon scope is a nice touch as well.

oldjarhead · 10-22-2009, 09:01 AM

Savage is a great choice but the Winchester Wildcat is really nice too.
Hope you get our rifle soon.

big boomer · 10-22-2009, 10:39 AM

Cat I am happy for you I know you have been putting a lot of thought into this buy. I know you will like this choice its a dandy. Enjoy

reloader2 · 11-15-2009, 06:27 AM

cat im happy you are getting a 22rifle and hope you have a lot of fun with it ,by the way what happened to chat i cant get on anymore did i miss something or what ?

big shrek · 11-15-2009, 10:59 AM

The reason for the difference may be the shipping costs & tariffs/taxes that are incurred in transporting weapons to Aussieland

10-22-2009, 02:41 AM	#1
Wyld_Cat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: East Coast, Australia Posts: 178 Blog Entries: 3	Deposit on a Savage MkII Camo As the title suggests today i put a deposit on a .22 Savage MkII camo patterned rifle. I am so excited. I had been considering the Winchester Wildcat or this one pretty much although i hadn't had the chance to feel this exact rifle. Last week i did get to hold the full timber version. The other day in the chatroom i put up the link for used guns to illustrate how much more we pay here particularly for ex-military rifles. And thought while i was there i'd have a look around. Came across the Savage for the best price i've seen, and brand new to boot. AND it was local to me. So for a gun that retails for around US$260 i paid Au$405. Now with our dollar worth in the vicinity of 93cents US one has to wonder at the price variation. About 2 weeks ago, maybe 3 i sent in my paperwork to acquire a rim fire so hopefully in about 2 weeks i'll be able to play with my new gun.

10-22-2009, 03:27 AM	#2
thrillbilly Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ozark Hill Country Posts: 2,611	Sounds like fun! That should be cheaper to shoot then your MN...sad to hear ya'll have to jump through so many hoops to enjoy the sport. Is the camo so the 'roos won't see ya coming? LMAO __________________ *" I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on."* John Wayne

10-22-2009, 09:01 AM	#6
oldjarhead Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MO Posts: 1,914	Savage is a great choice but the Winchester Wildcat is really nice too. Hope you get our rifle soon. __________________ No war has ever been won by a politician!

11-15-2009, 10:59 AM	#9
big shrek Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northwest, FL Posts: 3,128 Images: 56	The reason for the difference may be the shipping costs & tariffs/taxes that are incurred in transporting weapons to Aussieland __________________ In every Unit...there is a Scrounger...

10-22-2009, 03:28 AM	#3
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 10,916	Hope you have a lot of fun with your new gun when you get it and get a lot of use out of it. ,,,sam.

10-22-2009, 03:53 AM	#4
Wyld_Cat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: East Coast, Australia Posts: 178 Blog Entries: 3	It's gonna be a lot cheaper to shoot than my Mosin. Ammo is plentiful, i can buy it at good gun store, lol. It's not going to hurt me, physically or financially. If i look after it it will last me a life time. The funny thing is the ex has said to me not to say anything to his son about it until i have it. Wanted to make sure i knew that i could get a cammo'd sling for it. Needless to say i will be buying a cammo bag for it. And down the track when i'm ready to buy a better scope i might just have to get the matching scope as well, lol. Ha ha about the roos. I'm not much thinking of shooting roos unless i find one that i need to. I primarily want to stick to feral animals, i know i can live with that. so its bunnies and foxes that will need to be on the look out. With z-ammo or the 710fps rounds you can get away with firing them anywhere without giving the game away. Infact up at the exes we set up an indoor range down the hallway.. its about 11metres(36ft, or 12 yards). 2 storey house means no one can just wander in and get in the way. Gotta love a shot trap.

10-22-2009, 08:43 AM	#5
BenchRest Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: VA Posts: 325	If your MKII is anything like mine you’ll love it! The only problem I’ve got is the lack of shooting time. At 25 through 125 yards it’s a tack driver! A 3X9 Nikon scope is a nice touch as well.

10-22-2009, 10:39 AM	#7
big boomer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minn. Posts: 2,310	Cat I am happy for you I know you have been putting a lot of thought into this buy. I know you will like this choice its a dandy. Enjoy

11-15-2009, 06:27 AM	#8
reloader2 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: I live in streator illinois,lasalle co. Posts: 41	cat im happy you are getting a 22rifle and hope you have a lot of fun with it ,by the way what happened to chat i cant get on anymore did i miss something or what ?