Purchased used from a private seller at the Nappanee Gun Show circa 2015 for $200. This is the FV SR version of the Savage MK II, which features a “tactical” bolt knob and 16.5-inch threaded barrel. From the factory, it is issued with a one-piece Weaver scope rail, synthetic stock, 5-round magazine, and AccuTrigger. The seller had already replaced the scope rail with a DNZ one-piece scope mount, with the one-inch rings integrated into the base.
Updates
I purchased a Boyd’s Pro Varmint replacement stock from Uncle Corb and installed that in place of the lightweight and uninspiring factory plastic stock. With that stock installed, it is very similar to the factory MKII TRR-SR configuration, though the TRR has a 22-inch barrel and some fancy side rails.
I also added a budget 6-9″ bipod from Amazon which is suitable for prone shooting. It also currently wears a Bushnell Elite 3200 10x scope with mil-dot reticle, which is one of the best scopes I’ve used. The rifle still has the AccuTrigger, but a replace RifleBasix trigger has been purchased which should lower the pull weight to 1.25 pounds. I find the stock AccuTrigger to be a little heavy, and can sometimes see the scope reticle move as I apply pressure to the trigger.
In the photos it is also wearing the Thompson Machine THIRTY .30-caliber suppressor. It really is a joy to shoot with this attached, and I suspect it actually groups slightly better with the extra weight on the barrel, though I have not tested that theory.
Accuracy
The gun shoots most ammo types fairly well. I have shot numerous ragged-hole groups with Lapua Midas. Almost equivalent accuracy at a cheaper cost is found in Wolf Match Target and Fiocchi Match.
