This one ran like a top: 100% reliable through about 500 rounds in a single range session using all sorts of different ammo. Some people out there have reported issues stemming from bad magazines, while others need to keep their Savage 64’s well oiled. Still not amazing accuracy, but a lot better than the groups I got with the factory torque settings on the action screws! Savage 64F Semi-Auto RifleĪfter playing around with different torque settings on the action screws, stringing was substantially reduced and I was able to punch some 1″ groups at 25 yards. Even with a scope that cost multiple times more than the rifle on top, first shot accuracy was incredibly off from the group with some ammo. I saw massive vertical stringing in targets shot at 50 yards that resulted in 3″+ groups. I trust that some of you have very accurate Savage 64’s. That’s an extra 2″ of receiver and it makes the gun a bit longer than it really needs to be. In general, the receiver on the Savage 64 is really long: the length between the front of the trigger and the breech is 6 1/8″ compared with 4 1/4″ on a Remington 597 and 4 1/2″ on a Ruger 10/22. It’s not terrible to access, but either you need to break your grip and use your thumb, or use your index finger to flick it off. The safety is also in a bit of a weird spot right up on the right hand side of the receiver. The front mag catch is a weird spot that requires you to use your index finger. Right away, inserting the magazine in this rifle is weird. Rear iron sight ramped for elevation adjustment, front sight driftable.Steel sling swivel studs (seeing these less and less).Steel receiver, dovetailed for rimfire scope mounts.No bolt release, bolt handle lock to hold bolt to the rear.Savage 64FSS: Stainless Steel barrel and receiverĪs the design is decades old, there are a few features missing, and a few old features that still stuck around.Savage 64FXP: same as above, but with an included scope.Savage 64F: synthetic stock, no scope but dovetailed receiver.The Savage 64 is about $170-250 in Canada, and $130 or so in the US. Savage is bringing out its new A22 design that will compete with the Model 64, so we may not see too many in the future. Previously known as the Cooey 64, Winchester– Cooey 64, and Lakefield 64B, the Savage 64 is an inexpensive rimfire rifle that has been around for decades. The Savage 64F semi-auto rifle makes a great gun for small game hunting, as well as pest control, and its lightweight and secure 2-stage safety makes it a good “first gun” or training gun.īy FRED TOAST FROM 22 LR detachable magazine facilitates loading and unloading. The 64F features a blued carbon steel barrel and receiver the barrel comes with open sights, and the receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounts. The Savage® 64F Semi-Auto Rimfire Rifle comes with a rugged black synthetic stock that resists nasty weather and blends into forest shadows.
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