The service from Buds was great, a 5 star there. The first model 25 in 223 I ordered would not stay cocked, safety on or off.I called Savage and was told we all make mistakes. Send it back to us for repairs. I had not transferred the gun to me at the time. Called Buds and they sent a prepaid fedex order to pick it up at the ffl dealer. Then mailed a new model 25 in 223 rem. When the second rifle came in I wanted to get some base line data on the bore. I put the borescope in and found pitting and copper. I took pictures.The pitting was scattered but most about 12 inches up the bore. Most used bores will have some pitting, heat cracks and copper depending on the degree of cleaning I called Savage twice and the person i talked to was not very knowledgeable. I asked to talk to a supervisor, no luck and was told to clean barrel the usual way and a supervisor would call when they had time. I am still waiting 2 weeks or so later. The gun is shooting 1/2 to 3/4 inch. I have model 25 in 222 rem and it is a 1/4 and under. also have 2 other savage rifles Buds did what they should have done. Maybe they have more clout with Savage than i do. Buds rates 5, savage ?

This is a really sweet shootin' weapon. It feels good, works good, and fires good. There is virtually no recoil and it grouped really tight using generic Federal ammo. I would definitely buy one again. The bummer is I missed out on the $50 refund by one week. Murphy strikes again.