I snagged an Model 14 American Classic in .223 recently.

I was surprised to see how light the barrel is. I've had Remingtons and Winchesters over the years and a half-inch for five shots at 100 is about what I came to expect from them on a good day and thay all had slightly heavier barrels. I sprung for the 14 because of the reputation Savage has for accuracy, and the rifle is just plain sexy.

I have to say that I REALLY like the Accutrigger so far.

Another thing I really like is what I've found during dry fire. I won't be able to shoot the rifle for a while, but I've mounted my scope and bore sighted it. I dry fired several times and what really jumped out at me was that the rifle does not seem to move at all when the firing pin falls. I find that very encouraging and I wonder if others have noted the same characteristic. In fact, I wonder if that's not a great part of why Savages are reputed to shoot so well, and why this is.

Anyway, what should I expect for five shot groups at 100 with this rifle?