stevens/savage "favorite" - The Firearms Forum

McFry · 05-19-2008, 06:28 PM

i have been looking at single shot .22's lately (mainly the h&r) and i noticed the local gun shop had a stevens favorite rifle. iv never seen one of these before! i was kinda awe-struck at the crudeness of the rifle and that kinda made it appealing to me. anyone have one of these? whats a good price? are they still in production? whats accuracy like compared with the h&r? sorry bout all the questions at once and thank you!

pawn · 07-24-2008, 01:20 PM

McFry-

I have some interest in this rifle as well, a beautiful little rolling block. Reminds me of the old Savage Stevens Crackshot sold years ago. The Favorite is alive and well, offered in 2 configuations from Savage Arms.

You see a few of em on brandx but Bud's seems to have the best internet price. A few links below:

http://www.savagearms.com/30gtd.htm

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/19843

Xracer · 07-25-2008, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by McFry

i was kinda awe-struck at the crudeness of the rifle and that kinda made it appealing to me.

Not crude.....just simple, very reliable, and a heckuva lotta fun. The Stevens "Favorite" first came out in 1894 and was made until 1940.

The current Savage version is a pretty faithful reproduction of the original, but made with stronger, more modern steel.

William Harper · 11-30-2009, 10:30 PM

What model and chambering is this Savage Stevens Favorite? If it is new, it will have Savage's good warranty if purchased. I have every Model 30: .22 LR, .22 WMR, and .17 HMR. Their pivoting block actions are strong enough for these loads. I love the lightness of these 4.25 Lb rifles for roaming. All are capable of 1-1.5" at 100 yards with iron sights. I have not found a scope to do anything for these little rifles but to render them cumbersome. I have found all capable of headshots on squirrels to fifty yards from offhand supported on the side of a tree. The .22 WMR and .17 HMR don't leave much head. Take care to inspect the extractor for dry-firing damage and don't dry-fire yourself because the extractor and firing pin are very sensitive to this. Many Model 30s of any caliber have the world's worst trigger pull. It can be easily improved by cocking the rifle and working the trigger sear against that of the hammer taking care that you don't let the hammer impact the firing pin. This rubs the hard, rough metal surfaces smoother in a couple of sessions without voiding your warranty. My best loved squirrel rifle is the Model 30G .22LR shooting Aguila Golden Eagle Match or Federal Automatch. For a power load in this little rifle I use CCI Velocitor. An elevation ramp from
a 30R17 or 30 GM is better for all uses with the Model 30 .22Lr that the 30G's. Good luck.

mr.t7024 · 12-01-2009, 11:17 AM

Nice little plinker

05-19-2008, 06:28 PM	#1
McFry V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Carlisle, PA Posts: 162	stevens/savage "favorite" i have been looking at single shot .22's lately (mainly the h&r) and i noticed the local gun shop had a stevens favorite rifle. iv never seen one of these before! i was kinda awe-struck at the crudeness of the rifle and that kinda made it appealing to me. anyone have one of these? whats a good price? are they still in production? whats accuracy like compared with the h&r? sorry bout all the questions at once and thank you! --> Last edited by McFry; 05-19-2008 at 06:30 PM..

07-24-2008, 01:20 PM	#2
pawn Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Crossville, TN Posts: 1,469	Re: stevens/savage "favorite" McFry- I have some interest in this rifle as well, a beautiful little rolling block. Reminds me of the old Savage Stevens Crackshot sold years ago. The Favorite is alive and well, offered in 2 configuations from Savage Arms. You see a few of em on brandx but Bud's seems to have the best internet price. A few links below: http://www.savagearms.com/30gtd.htm http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/19843 __________________ Take care when you get information. The truth is generally seen, rarely heard. -Balthasar Gracian

11-30-2009, 10:30 PM	#4
William Harper Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Montgomery, AL 36106 Posts: 44	Re: stevens/savage "favorite" Dear McFry: What model and chambering is this Savage Stevens Favorite? If it is new, it will have Savage's good warranty if purchased. I have every Model 30: .22 LR, .22 WMR, and .17 HMR. Their pivoting block actions are strong enough for these loads. I love the lightness of these 4.25 Lb rifles for roaming. All are capable of 1-1.5" at 100 yards with iron sights. I have not found a scope to do anything for these little rifles but to render them cumbersome. I have found all capable of headshots on squirrels to fifty yards from offhand supported on the side of a tree. The .22 WMR and .17 HMR don't leave much head. Take care to inspect the extractor for dry-firing damage and don't dry-fire yourself because the extractor and firing pin are very sensitive to this. Many Model 30s of any caliber have the world's worst trigger pull. It can be easily improved by cocking the rifle and working the trigger sear against that of the hammer taking care that you don't let the hammer impact the firing pin. This rubs the hard, rough metal surfaces smoother in a couple of sessions without voiding your warranty. My best loved squirrel rifle is the Model 30G .22LR shooting Aguila Golden Eagle Match or Federal Automatch. For a power load in this little rifle I use CCI Velocitor. An elevation ramp from a 30R17 or 30 GM is better for all uses with the Model 30 .22Lr that the 30G's. Good luck. Last edited by William Harper; 11-30-2009 at 10:33 PM.. Reason: accuracy

12-01-2009, 11:17 AM	#5
mr.t7024 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near a brook & pond in Ma Posts: 734	Re: stevens/savage "favorite" Nice little plinker