Good luck.
I haven't been able to find much of anything for the model 64.
I'll follow this thread though......

 

I will follow this thread too.

Ya?
Browning SA22 be the cats meow.

 

Boyds has a few stocks like the ss, barracuda, and one or two others. I wrapped my factory stock in camo gun tape, decent scope, and a bipod. Shoots great and cycles good with h.v ammo. Still breaking it in so havnt tried s.v or subs. Not bad at all for the price. A little hint...the $100 walmart 62 is almost identicale to the 64 minus being d/t'd but is grooved

 

I've seen the Boyd's stocks but they cost more than the whole rifle.
I wish someone would make a high capacity or rotary magazine for the 64.

posted pics before.
Mods I've done.
Upgraded scope, bipod, Cheek riser and 1" slip on buttpad recoil pad to extend LOP.
no problems so far with HVRN ammo.

 

You're gonna want to change the charging handle and the mag release lever. I used : http://www.diproductsinc.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=1212557&CAT=8858. (DIP) products. Has made a real difference in comfort.
I also changed the trigger to one supplied by a company called MCARBO.
I have the wooden stock and love it, very solid, good looking rifle.
Also, work on the magazines as everyone has mentioned. Polish the ramps etc. They can be a real PITA! If not smoothed down.

 

tap a .380 casing into the bolt handle.it make a good extension

 

Try here… https://www.diproductsinc.com/

 

i have a model 64 on the way. it may not need much in terms of mods, lots depends on how lucky i'll be with what arrives. i will fully take it apart, clean, lube and reassemble before shooting.

the mag release lever (dip) and sear spring kit (mcarbo) are the only things i'd prolly wanna do. mcarbo sez the trigger is pot metal and prone to breaking, numrich lists the trigger as stainless steel. hmm.

not sure about sights, though i do have some scopes and rimfire bases around to mess with, i'd like to try its iron eyes first.

i see no reason to replace the stock, other than for aesthetic values. a synthe stock that allows a free floating barrel isn't a bad thing at all.

this is as simple and easy a semi-auto rimfire as they come and aside from the comments above, i doubt it'll need further mods.

 

i have a model 64 on the way. it may not need much in terms of mods, lots depends on how lucky i'll be with what arrives.

the mag release lever (dip) and sear spring kit (mcarbo) are the only things i'd prolly wanna do. mcarbo sez the trigger is pot metal and prone to breaking, numrich lists the trigger as stainless steel. hmm.

not sure about sights, though i do have some scopes and rimfire bases around to mess with, i'd like to try its iron eyes first.

i see no reason to replace the stock, other than for aesthetic values. a synthe stock that allows a free floating barrel isn't a bad thing at all.

this is as simple and easy a semi-auto rimfire as they come and aside from the comments above, i doubt it'll need further mods.

the stock on mine is ok, not flimsy and ultra-lite. makes a good field gun. the only drawback is the need for a cheek riser if using a scope. if using the irons though, the factory stock lines you up perfect. well for me anyways

 

I've got a Boyd SS stock, DIP mag release and MCARBO trigger and spring kit on mine. Wanted to add that all three companies are top notch to deal with and the DIP mag release was the single best improvement overall. Should be standard equipment on all model 64s.

 

back from the range with the 64f and overall it was a good time. the gun is quite accurate on fast shooting at small steel plates out to 25 yards.

my upgrades/mods - i added 2# of lead shot to the butt for a rock steady rapid fire hold, a dovetail to picatinny/weaver scope mount, a bushnell trophy red dot, and an mcarbo trigger trigger spring kit. i plan on drilling into the mag release side to add a 4-40 bolt for easier/fast mag ejects. i have 6 mags, as needed for a steel challenge shoot and they are a BEAR to load because unlike an sr22 mag (or similar) there is no side thumb button follower assist. best i can do is finger in 3 rounds after which the follower is exposed in the mag's side slit, then slip a slim nail into the follower to pull it down and assist the loading. i've searched around the web and haven't found a savage 64 mag loader.

 

well over a year later and a few changes to the sav 64. adding the DIP extended charging bolt and mag release made life with this rifle much better. to make it point and shoot quicker i whacked off 4-1/2" of the barrel, then filed and crowned the muzzle. the stock weight i had added was removed, as was the bipod. a pair of mags taped close together takes care of any pressing need for more ammo during a firefight the 1-4x28 multi-illum cheap scope has worked well for over a year, no complaints - it's mostly left on 1x for fast shooting out to 25 yards. i've lost count with how many bricks of std and hv cartridges the gun has eaten over the last year or so, but it's still running well. for indoor training, cci quiet 22 ammo will cycle the case but not load a live round, just need to work the bolt. all in all, a cheap but reliable .22lr plinking or home defensive rifle - correct, not every family member is comfy working a 12ga pump or a glock 19.

 

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I recently swapped my barely used model 64 for a new TCR22. It was accurate, machined steel receiver is a plus.. but I wish they would make their magazines more functional and dependable.

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Had a 64G, promptly sold the 64G. Looked great, I loved the solid steel receiver and full size of the rifle. HATED the magazines and their cheap pot metal construction. Bought the DIP extended magazine release, metal trigger guard, and the MCARBO spring kit. Made for a nice, but long and spongy trigger. I don't get it. Spend a few grand on the right tooling, make a halfway decent magazine such as those for a Marlin 795, and bam, you will have an excellent rifle. It is a shame, Savage went through the hassle of making threaded barrels and fitting the action with their "Tacticool" Boyds stock to make the gun something it wasn't, but for some idiotic reason overlooked the most griped about issue with the whole setup. WHY? The GUN itself is great. Yep, beating the long dead horse.

 

^^^DITTO THAT^^^

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Let's be civil please.

 

I personally wouldn't go with a Savage at all! The 64's have nothing but bad reviews about jamming, AMHIK? Do your homework before buying!!! Mine's been to the factory 3 times and still won't work, and they say there's nothing wrong with it. WRONG ANSWER MORONS! Your better off getting a Ruger 1022 or Marlin 60 if you want a semi-auto. I have since dumped the POS for a Henry and have yet to look back. FWIW, Don't buy any weapon that has a 1 year ONLY warranty, look for lifetime! Good Luck

 

everybody harps about the mags for this rifle but my 2 mags haven't had any issues right out of the box. however, I did have an issue with the extractor hanging up the round during chambering causing the round to jam against the top of the chamber and once I polished the bolt face and deburred the extractor I haven't had any more issues. however, I really wish I could find an aluminum mag follower and flatwire mag spring. Just for s&g

 

I have a savage 64 with a 20 round magazine I made myself. No feeding issues at all.

 

Cool! Would like to know how ya done that!?

I've got many thousands of rounds of low to high velocity cartridges through my model 64F with nary a hiccup. The Boyd's stock fits well and enhances shooting, too.

 

Trying to figure out how to add picture so I can show you the magazine and process

 

you get that image thing squared away?

please help - i really need to know how to double the 64's mag capacity!!

 

I'll send you a PM with my email address, send me the pics, i'll edit and post them.

 

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I had one worked on it for a few years,mag sucked,they did not develop it,they ,like us ,bought it that way but they should have fixed it.For what it's worth I had considered refitting a Marlin mag to it and I think it could be done.

 

I have six mags for my 64F and each has had Many hundreds of rounds in and out and never a hiccup. Maybe I got lucky with the mags ... and the gun. If mine was a dog I'd have never blinged it with a Boyd's Spike Camp stock.

 

I own 4 savage model 64, super inexpensive and accurate. Downside is after market parts are limited. I started with extended bolt release and extended mag release which I made my own bolt releases as I'm a cnc programmer/machinist. So I played around with several sizes and looks, so I have a pretty good stock to change out when I feel like it!lol!

 

i have a 64 with 16" heavy fluted barrel, very accurate and no problems with it except the short mag release
I thought the short barrel looked odd, so I made a 2 1/2" brake for it.

 

Nice, did u upgrade the Charging handle?

 

Savage 'Upgrades'

Hi guys - I've seen this thread for a while and decided to add a bit. I've done several things to my 64 to improve functions. Pics for all are below.
First since you're focused on the charging handle and mag release, I took an 1" self-tapping bolt - 1/4" I think - and rounded the hex head on a grinder. Then I took a 3/8" nut and rounded the hex on this and slipped that on the bolt, so it's loosely moving. The bolt then is screwed the existing charging handle. It's stayed there for about 5 years now.
For the mag release, I drilled the existing release with a vertical hole, most of the way thru. I forget the size but it is to insert a short bit of coat-hanger wire, about 3/4" long, with a 45* bend toward the front. I secured it with a bit of JB weld which 'softened' the contour. This too has stayed in place for about 5 years and works easily w/o sticking out so far like the DIP release.
I also 'relieved' the mag well, stock area, and bottom metal to improve mag insertion. Just a lot of hand filing so I wouldn't take off too much w- a Dremel.
I got the MCarbo spring kit which helped the trigger pull, but the used a bit of 'clik-pen' spring (about 1/3 of one) on the trigger return. These two 'spring mods' took off about 2# pull. I lightly 'polished' ALL internal parts (including the Sear Pin AND Hole -see Pic) to reduce friction, careful NOT to change any critical angles like the Sear contact area. The trigger now is around 2-3#, fine for a plinker. :bthumb:
Last, I'd suggest that you load a snap-cap as last round in your mags, to avoid 'dry-fire' damage to the firing pin if you lose count like I do. I can get by with 9-rounds and I usually just load for 5-round groups anyway . That took me a year or so to figure out, after ruining a pin. Luckily, Savage sent me a new one when I called them. :bthumb:
I hope this can help you all a bit -I know it looks Bubba, but saved me about $100 or more AND helped to 'feel' something more than spending $$. YMMV Last pic of my rifle - came with flash suppressor - Not a Can ! And Cheek Pad under $10.
I can now shoot under 1" @ 50yds with 'Average' ammo like CCI-SV or SK+, using a 4-12x40 Tasco scope. If I take my time - it's hard to control Fun :gun4:

Charging Handle

Mag Release & Mag well

Better pic of Mag Release

Trigger Return 'Clik-pen' Spring

Sear Polished #1

Savage 64 pic

 

This is what I like to see.
Simple solutions with a little work.
I'll be doing the mag release like yours and will post some pics of my 64 after It has been bubbafied by me.
Thanks for the photos