Now that Savage is owned by a conglomerate rather than the Savage family, let's hope quality doesn't go down hill like it did when Remington acquired Marlin. Everyone now looks for the older "JM" stamped rifles because they're better quality than the crap Remington turns out now.
Vietnam Vet, Jun 66 - Dec 67
That's a bit different. Marlin sold out to an investment group, Cerberus. Cerberus is classic investment groups who "extract" any possible value at the expense of the brand/name/quality. Cerberus stuffed Marlin under the Remington banner.Originally Posted by GaCop
Savage sold to Defense Contractor ATK. For those of us who have been dealing with Savage for decades, the QC has NEVER been consistent. They haven't improved or declined. I'm not sure if Savage got spun-off into the private shooting group the same as Speer or not. If they are still under ATK, don't expect anything. If they are private, expect but don't hold your breath. Speer now that they aren't Federal's bi%ch for factory ammo, are currently redesigning bullets and currently pressure testing for a new manual.
I'm a firm believer in the theory that if it bleeds, I can kill it.
Missed this earlier. Savage hasn't been family owned since 1905 when Arthur Savage sold out and move to California to grow oranges and later make car tires.
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I stand corrected..........
Vietnam Vet, Jun 66 - Dec 67
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