Question about SAvage 110E in .243

[gunsrfun1]

Looking at a used one, built in 1988 or so. Anything to be especially aware of for this year of manufacture. I know that sometimes companies have "good years" and "bad years," so just want to be sure I am not picking one from the latter. Thanks

[GaCop]

You shouldn't have any problems with it that I'm aware of. It should have the good three screw trigger that is adjustable.

[sharpshooter]

That's a bad year....run! 1988 was the peak of their darkest days.

[gunsrfun1]

Meaning what? Are there certain years where there were quality or manufacturing problems? If so, what were those years?

[sharpshooter]

Yes, there were years where quality took a back seat. From 1986 to 1992 they put a lot of garbage out, with 1988 being the worst. Nothing much improved until 1995. The best actions were made starting in 2010.

[gunsrfun1]

Thank you. I changed direction and found a wood-stocked 110 in .243 built in 1998 online (according to the serial number chart on the forum.) We'll hope for the best. I will advise when I get it.