I figured I would put this out there for anyone interested.
I started off with a Savage Mark II GXP. This model comes with a very thick trigger that breaks at about 5lbs. I despised the gun and always wanted the accu trigger model but couldn't justify $200 for another 22lr. Black Friday rolls around and a local shop put the Savage Mark II FV which is the heavy barrel, accu trigger model on sale for $150. I was torn between another standard barrel with accu trigger but it didn't balance well and just felt like a pellet rifle so i went with the heavy barrel. I was a little concerned about its balance and weight walking around the woods but 8hrs of squirrel hunting yesterday in some pretty steep terrain the gun was just perfect. It balanced well for leaning against tree shots, carried very well on a sling and shoots amazing. 2 grey squirrels with single head shots at 45-50yards and the night before I was sending cci standard velocity through the same hole. I absolutely love the accu trigger also!
My only con for this rifle is the stock has a very weird dip in the heal. I had to find the lowest, medium rings possible to get a good cheek weld. I topped this rifle with a Bushnell 3-12-40 SF Rimfire. I was a little concerned for the weight of the scope and the crosshairs being duplex and being too large but everything was absolutely perfect! If your looking for a tack driving, well balanced rifle. I would have no hesitation on recommending this rifle.
I started off with a Savage Mark II GXP. This model comes with a very thick trigger that breaks at about 5lbs. I despised the gun and always wanted the accu trigger model but couldn't justify $200 for another 22lr. Black Friday rolls around and a local shop put the Savage Mark II FV which is the heavy barrel, accu trigger model on sale for $150. I was torn between another standard barrel with accu trigger but it didn't balance well and just felt like a pellet rifle so i went with the heavy barrel. I was a little concerned about its balance and weight walking around the woods but 8hrs of squirrel hunting yesterday in some pretty steep terrain the gun was just perfect. It balanced well for leaning against tree shots, carried very well on a sling and shoots amazing. 2 grey squirrels with single head shots at 45-50yards and the night before I was sending cci standard velocity through the same hole. I absolutely love the accu trigger also!
My only con for this rifle is the stock has a very weird dip in the heal. I had to find the lowest, medium rings possible to get a good cheek weld. I topped this rifle with a Bushnell 3-12-40 SF Rimfire. I was a little concerned for the weight of the scope and the crosshairs being duplex and being too large but everything was absolutely perfect! If your looking for a tack driving, well balanced rifle. I would have no hesitation on recommending this rifle.