New member here. I’ve never felt compelled to post an opinion on a new firearm, yet here I am. Purchased a revel last month and have made multiple range trips since and I have to say it’s been the most fun I’ve had with a new rifle in a long time. I have two Henry’s as well but if I want to shoot lever action I seem to gravitate towards the little savage. I’m always a bit skeptical of any new gun to the market especially with just a one year warranty but after handling, took a chance.
Pros:
Clean wood to metal finish. Walnut is sub grade two on mine with what I think is a smooth oil type flat finish.
Mount is very natural with good comb height and length of pull for my frame. Very natural sight picture with the factory irons.
Balance and feel is exceptional to me. Good forward weight with the medium sized barrel gives stability and just has a feel of a well put together piece. General high quality look and feel.
Action is super smooth and gets even better after each outing. Doesn’t take a back seat to any lever action I’ve had.
Tapped for optics if desired.
Takedown feature is a game changer to me two pins out separates in seconds. Very intuitive. Think AR style.
Mine has not been ammo picky. Five various brands and specs. Won’t cycle shorts but that’s to be expected. Cci standard were most accurate for me with mini mags sniffing tail. Roughly 800 rounds to date.
Large loop is standard and shaped narrower at the front for easy index or middle finger rapid cycling. Sort of a tri oval shape if you will.
Multiple safety features. Good for children maybe not so much for me.
Cons:
A slight movement sometimes where forearm meets receiver. Easily fixed with a thin piece of fabric laid in.
Seems like the lever swing is a bit longer then I’m accustomed too. Not really impactful in any way but wanted to mention.
Multiple safety features. Just preference for me to have the cross bolt only.
Apologies for the long (first post) that to the moderators, should be worth at least ten to get into the “shopping” group! These are obviously just my personal experiences but it seems savage designers really went back to their roots and wanted to reintroduce something with classic styling but more contemporary features.
Murph
Pros:
Clean wood to metal finish. Walnut is sub grade two on mine with what I think is a smooth oil type flat finish.
Mount is very natural with good comb height and length of pull for my frame. Very natural sight picture with the factory irons.
Balance and feel is exceptional to me. Good forward weight with the medium sized barrel gives stability and just has a feel of a well put together piece. General high quality look and feel.
Action is super smooth and gets even better after each outing. Doesn’t take a back seat to any lever action I’ve had.
Tapped for optics if desired.
Takedown feature is a game changer to me two pins out separates in seconds. Very intuitive. Think AR style.
Mine has not been ammo picky. Five various brands and specs. Won’t cycle shorts but that’s to be expected. Cci standard were most accurate for me with mini mags sniffing tail. Roughly 800 rounds to date.
Large loop is standard and shaped narrower at the front for easy index or middle finger rapid cycling. Sort of a tri oval shape if you will.
Multiple safety features. Good for children maybe not so much for me.
Cons:
A slight movement sometimes where forearm meets receiver. Easily fixed with a thin piece of fabric laid in.
Seems like the lever swing is a bit longer then I’m accustomed too. Not really impactful in any way but wanted to mention.
Multiple safety features. Just preference for me to have the cross bolt only.
Apologies for the long (first post) that to the moderators, should be worth at least ten to get into the “shopping” group! These are obviously just my personal experiences but it seems savage designers really went back to their roots and wanted to reintroduce something with classic styling but more contemporary features.
Murph
