New Savage Hog Hunter

[Gunjack]

Hello all,

I am new to Savage Shooters. Wanted to say hello!

I wanted to speak with some of you about my New Savage Hog Hunter. I per-ordered this gun with out seeing it in person. I guess that was my first mistake. I relied on my experience I have with my 93 in 17 hmr. Which is my most favorite small caliber gun. I did not have the same experience with the hog hunter.

When I got the box in my hand I was so excited, I per-ordered this gun about 6 weeks ago. It came in earlier than I expected. My first let down was that my gun was just in the box without any plastic sleeve like many of my other new guns have come with. I noticed that the receiver had made contact with the box and rubbed the matte finish off. Then I noticed that the bolt head was rusted. I cleaned it a little, then I stopped. Realizing that I should be cleaning the rust off a new gun. Then the worst of the worst. The stock, It is a much lighter color than what is shown on the website. Not only that. The injection molding marks are horrible. I have many guns with syn stocks. If the time is taken, you have a great stock, This stock has sloppy injection molding marks all over it. It looks like a cheap Chinese toy. Not only that. The stock is crooked,....I know they will not be perfect. This can't be normal. This is so far off,....I just don't have words..... I am so disappointed. I had pre ordered a base, rings, a nice Nikon 3x9x50 and I am even having JP make a custom break for this gun because I got it in 338.....I'm at a loss for words. Is this typical for Savage?

[Grott]

Sounds like a return to me. Can you post some pictures of the stock.
Mine had some major injection marks and seams, but was straight. After some light sanding and some work with a sharp knife mine got a coat of paint and came out looking pretty good.

Good luck getting things worked out,
Garett

[Gunjack]

I can't figure out how to post pictures. I get a link, the IMG-IMG....but I have no clue how to use that

[Aircraftmech76]

You need to upload the photos to an account like one at Photobucket. Once uploaded, click on the IMG link under the photo (there will also be one for direct link and a couple others). Paste the IMG link you clicked on. Viola!

Kevin

[Gunjack]

http://i1144.photobucket.com/albums/o497/Boxerboy16/IMAG0209.jpg

http://i1144.photobucket.com/albums/o497/Boxerboy16/IMAG0212.jpg

http://i1144.photobucket.com/albums/o497/Boxerboy16/IMAG0213.jpg

thanks aircraft!

[Stockrex]

Op, ur rifle stock was assembled by the same monkey as my lrpv.
I handled a hog hunter at cabelas and it looked much better than yours.

[tammons]

Send it back

[Coyotejunki]

Call them up and send it back. Quality control must have taken that day off.

[halfmile]

Send back with a note howd much you love Savage rifles, and this must have been a terrible mistake by the shipping department.

HM

[Dennis]

Never have seen one this bad!

[chadster73]

Yeah buddy.... send that dude back. They will take care of you! Don't lose your faith over this one!

[Gunjack]

I boxed it up last night. It will be getting to the local UPS ASAP. I spoke with savage, they are going to pay to have it shipped back. I hope they make good on their word. Thanks for all your help. Looks like I got a lemon.

[Grott]

Who did you purchase this through? Savage direct?

[Gunjack]

I bought this through Hayatt Gun and Coin,NC. I spoke with them. They said. If I sent it to them, all they would be able to do is send it back to Savage, like I am doing. Because they do not have any others in stock. So if I asked them to take care of It I would just be adding to the time, until I get it back.

[irondog54]

This is NOT typical Savage quality. Return it!

[Gunjack]

I think I am going to return it and get a Ruger. By the time upgrade the stock, and put a real metal trigger guard on the gun. Return the base and the scope rings I am only 40 dollars away from a much better gun. Not only if I buy a stock, I will have to inlet it. I want to shoot the gun, I just don't have weeks of down time to tinker with all of this.

[Gunjack]

Am speaking with Savage now,....on hold for a life time it feels....They are saying that what is in the bolt is Dulite from the black oxide finishing on the gun. No rust,...that sounds like a bunch of BS.

[jlefud71]

To each his own, but ruger is in no way shape or form a better gun. You could buy a nicer savage with the money.

[jlefud71]

I have a factory Tupperware bedded by me stock on my savages and they will flat shoot. Stock upgrade is not neccesary.

[Buster95]

What's the action screw spacing on this gun? I'm interested in one but I will change the stock if it's possible.