I am new to this site. As far as Savages that I own I have 2 varmint rifles. 1 model 10 in 223 and the other is a 12 FCV in 204 Both of them are wonderful shooters. If you want to count Stevens then I have 2 more one 32 long rimfire and a 26 Crackshot in 22lr. I am a reloader and avid shooter as well as hunter. I do get just as much joy out of punching holes in paper as in hunting. I am also a Hunter Ed instructor here and as well teach both the Canadian Firearms Safety course and the Restricted one as well.