Savage BTVS - The Firearms Forum

thomas44 · 12-24-2011, 04:20 PM

Does anybody here own one ? What is your opinion ? I'm thinking seriously about getting one. They are in the $350-$400 range, but they look sweet with that heavy stainless barrel and that thumbhole laminate stock. I've never had a Savage product I didn't like. I'd probably put a decent 4-12 scope on it, maybe a Pentax or something like that. Forgot to mention....I'm considering the .22 LR only because of the cost of .22 mag and .17 hmr ammo these days. Any advice to the contrary ?

Freebore · 12-24-2011, 09:54 PM

You'll love it...here's my custom version of the BTVS using a 93GV barreled action in a Boyd's Ross RTV stock, caliber 17HMR w/36X scope. Probably the most accurate out of the box factory rifle I've ever seen.

raydcarter · 12-25-2011, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by thomas44

Does anybody here own one ? What is your opinion ? I'm thinking seriously about getting one. They are in the $350-$400 range, but they look sweet with that heavy stainless barrel and that thumbhole laminate stock. I've never had a Savage product I didn't like. I'd probably put a decent 4-12 scope on it, maybe a Pentax or something like that. Forgot to mention....I'm considering the .22 LR only because of the cost of .22 mag and .17 hmr ammo these days. Any advice to the contrary ?

It's a great gun. I got one from our local CAL Ranch store a couple of years ago. The accutrigger is very nice - accuracy is excellent (as far as I can ascertain - it shoots a lot better than I do). I certainly recommend. I've mounted a Centerpoint 4-16x from WalMart for about $70.

Oneida Steve · 12-25-2011, 09:53 AM

I have one with a standard laminated stock (not thumbhole) and it is a great looking and great shooting .22 rifle. I recommend this Savage without hesitation. It is one of my favorite rifles.

thomas44 · 12-25-2011, 04:09 PM

Thanks guys....love that custom rifle, Freebore !

mr.t7024 · 12-25-2011, 06:38 PM

You will love it!

mjc5853 · 12-30-2011, 06:34 AM

I bought a MKII BTVS in .22 and liked it so much I bought one in .17. The fit and finish on these is excellent!

thomas44 · 12-30-2011, 07:05 AM

mjc....I may have to do the same thing ! Should be getting a .17 soon from a TFF member. Maybe a .22 will be added to my collection later.

rsfrid · 12-30-2011, 06:34 PM

Here's mine:

That's a Nikon Prostaff 3-9X40 scope.

Ledslnger · 12-30-2011, 06:55 PM

I am looking at a Savage Mark II, but in 17 Mach 2. The price of ammo is pretty reasonable compared to .22 shells and performance is better.

iflyfish · 12-30-2011, 08:25 PM

BTV not a BTVS. WOW it is very accurate. It is a great bench gun (too heavy for me to carry). Mine loves Federal Lightning.

Telcotech · 12-30-2011, 09:01 PM

nice looking rifle...iflyfish. I also have a BTV...with the standard wood stock, with a Simmon's 4-16x50, in .17 hmr, and just have a blast shooting stuff out to 150 yrds. The BTVS is sharp looking also, but I prefer the BTV look. Maybe a guy should have two, one in each flavor!!

Trevor1837 · 12-31-2011, 12:03 PM

I have a mark ii bv, not thumb hole. It shoots great (mine likes cci subsonic hollowpoints) It can put 5 shots in a ragged hole at 50 yards.

12-24-2011, 04:20 PM	#1
thomas44 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 577	Savage BTVS Does anybody here own one ? What is your opinion ? I'm thinking seriously about getting one. They are in the $350-$400 range, but they look sweet with that heavy stainless barrel and that thumbhole laminate stock. I've never had a Savage product I didn't like. I'd probably put a decent 4-12 scope on it, maybe a Pentax or something like that. Forgot to mention....I'm considering the .22 LR only because of the cost of .22 mag and .17 hmr ammo these days. Any advice to the contrary ? __________________ Change...it's all you'll have left in your pocket by 2013. --> Last edited by thomas44; 12-24-2011 at 04:21 PM..

12-24-2011, 09:54 PM	#2
Freebore V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Midwest USA Posts: 265	Re: Savage BTVS You'll love it...here's my custom version of the BTVS using a 93GV barreled action in a Boyd's Ross RTV stock, caliber 17HMR w/36X scope. Probably the most accurate out of the box factory rifle I've ever seen. Attached Images

12-25-2011, 09:53 AM	#4
Oneida Steve Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,028	Re: Savage BTVS I have one with a standard laminated stock (not thumbhole) and it is a great looking and great shooting .22 rifle. I recommend this Savage without hesitation. It is one of my favorite rifles.

12-25-2011, 04:09 PM	#5
thomas44 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 577	Re: Savage BTVS Thanks guys....love that custom rifle, Freebore ! __________________ Change...it's all you'll have left in your pocket by 2013.

12-25-2011, 06:38 PM	#6
mr.t7024 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near a brook & pond in Ma Posts: 734	Re: Savage BTVS You will love it!

12-30-2011, 06:34 AM	#7
mjc5853 Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3	Re: Savage BTVS I bought a MKII BTVS in .22 and liked it so much I bought one in .17. The fit and finish on these is excellent!

12-30-2011, 07:05 AM	#8
thomas44 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 577	Re: Savage BTVS mjc....I may have to do the same thing ! Should be getting a .17 soon from a TFF member. Maybe a .22 will be added to my collection later. __________________ Change...it's all you'll have left in your pocket by 2013.

12-30-2011, 06:34 PM	#9
rsfrid Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 17	Re: Savage BTVS Here's mine: That's a Nikon Prostaff 3-9X40 scope. __________________ *Ross* Savage Model 93 BTVS with Nikon Prostaff scope, Ruger GP100 .357 Mag revolver with 6" barrel, Navy 36 cal black powder revolver and various collector guns.

12-30-2011, 06:55 PM	#10
Ledslnger V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: N Central, IA Posts: 415	Re: Savage BTVS I am looking at a Savage Mark II, but in 17 Mach 2. The price of ammo is pretty reasonable compared to .22 shells and performance is better.

12-30-2011, 08:25 PM	#11
iflyfish Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 16	Re: Savage BTVS BTV not a BTVS. WOW it is very accurate. It is a great bench gun (too heavy for me to carry). Mine loves Federal Lightning. Last edited by iflyfish; 12-30-2011 at 08:45 PM..

12-30-2011, 09:01 PM	#12
Telcotech V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Central Iowa Posts: 256	Re: Savage BTVS nice looking rifle...iflyfish. I also have a BTV...with the standard wood stock, with a Simmon's 4-16x50, in .17 hmr, and just have a blast shooting stuff out to 150 yrds. The BTVS is sharp looking also, but I prefer the BTV look. Maybe a guy should have two, one in each flavor!!

12-31-2011, 12:03 PM	#13
Trevor1837 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 262	Re: Savage BTVS I have a mark ii bv, not thumb hole. It shoots great (mine likes cci subsonic hollowpoints) It can put 5 shots in a ragged hole at 50 yards.