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SAVAGE MODEL 12FV .308 (a few problems)
« on: August 13, 2005, 01:28:09 PM »
My new Savage arrived about a month ago, and not without a few problems.
 First problem: During my initial cleaning with Sheath Rust inhibitor the amount of surface rust that was being removed with each cleaning was huge. Each cleaning removed layer upon layer of rust. I felt as if I was re-bluing the barrel.
 Second problem was the poor crown that Savage released. During my barrel break-in and multiple cleanings, my patches were snagging on the crown. Closer examination revealed sharp edges, and poor machining. With that I took it back to my dealer to hear his opinion. He agreed with the bad crown, but was unsure as to the rust problem. Rather than send it back, he suggested that he recrown the muzzle, and bed the receiver(at no charge). That was above and beyond his responsibility, and hopefully this Gun will now shoot up to it's reported reputation.
 Anyone else buying a Savage with a target crown bull barrel; check it out to be sure it is OK.
 I haven't had the opportunity to shoot it since the re-crown due to an injury, but hope to be back shooting soon.
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SAVAGE MODEL 12FV .308 (a few problems)
« Reply #1 on: September 13, 2005, 04:50:14 PM »
I never heard of a crown problem with the savage rifles , but I guess anything is possible. The rust you mention may be from sitting on the shelf for a while. I was at cabelas this morning and looked at a Knight rifle and the first thing I noticed was surface rust.

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« Reply #2 on: September 13, 2005, 04:52:14 PM »
I never heard of a crown problem with the savage rifles , but I guess anything is possible. The rust you mention may be from sitting on the shelf for a while. I was at cabelas this morning and looked at a Knight rifle and the first thing I noticed was surface rust.

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« Reply #3 on: September 15, 2005, 11:57:31 AM »
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I never heard of a crown problem with the savage rifles , but I guess anything is possible. The rust you mention may be from sitting on the shelf for a while. I was at cabelas this morning and looked at a Knight rifle and the first thing I noticed was surface rust.

Norse


The surface rust is down to almost nothing now. I suspect it was residue from the blueing process.
 I did incur another problem when scope mounting. The front and rear bases didn't line up to the point that scope windage could not be adjusted to zero. I have since ordered a Leupold solid base to install which should get the scope more in line with the bore because of windage adjustment features on the Leupold set-up.
 I sure hope this thing is a shooter after all this bologna.
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SAVAGE MODEL 12FV .308 (a few problems)
« Reply #4 on: September 15, 2005, 12:48:26 PM »
Sorry to hear about your problems there mag41vance.
Did you call Savage's CS? I hear they are excellent to deal with. Fortunately I have never had to use it though.

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« Reply #5 on: September 16, 2005, 04:07:22 PM »
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Sorry to hear about your problems there mag41vance.
Did you call Savage's CS? I hear they are excellent to deal with. Fortunately I have never had to use it though.


 I sent a letter attached to my warranty detailing all of the problems, and they simply sent me back a form letter with a hand written note that said, "If you have any further problems, contact us or send it back, and we will be glad to look at it."
 No sorry for your problems, or anything like that.
Despict these problems, I like Savage firearms, and I hope this Model 12FV ends up being my best Savage, but it has been a disappointment and a challenge so far.
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