Customer Reviews for Savage Arms Mark II BTVS 22 Long Rifle Bolt Action Rifle

This rifle is amazing, my only gripe is that the wood is grey-ish. Not golden/honey colored like advertised. This does not prevent me from giving recommendation… You will love it!

This rifle will shoot with several of my more expensive rifles. It is definitely a fine rifle. Love it

I have yet to sight-in my new SAVAGE Mark II 22cal. with a laminated stock, but I noticed the stock is not as a pictured on the internet sight. It is not a deal breaker and I will make the best of it. I hope the accuracy is under one minute as advertised, if this is the case, I could care less about stock color. I remain a loyal fan of BUD'S, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND PRICE STRUCTURE. THANKS BOB HARRIS, HARTLAND, N.Y.

The Savage Mark II BTVS .22 LR has proven to be reliable (over 3,000 rounds fired) and very accurate at both 50 yards and 100 yards. My average group at 50 yards is .34” using Eley March Ammo. My 100 yard average group is 1.23”. I use an Athlon 10-40x50 scope. Buds is great, and the value is ALWAYS the best!! Keep it going Buds, you’ve got my back. John Scherer

Not the most comfortable to carry, but the most comfortable to shoot off a bench. Accuracy is around 1/2” at 50 yards. I have had issues with the magazines failing to feed on several occasions. I have several factory magazines and all have had similar issues.

Beautiful rifle. Stock a little slippery. Have only been to the range once. It seems to have good accuracy potential

I recently purchased the Savage MKII-BTVS .22LR in hopes of finding a good target gun that was somewhat lighter than my current Harrington-Richardson Model 12. Just getting a little older (mid 70's) and needing something easier to handle and set up for competitions.
Well, immediately upon unpacking the new Savage, I found it easily qualified for the lighter weight and easier to handle. But the real test would come at the range. So, I did a quick clean of the barrel and went to the range.
I had thrown a Vortex diamondback 6-24X50 tactical ffp rifle scope on it thinking that would be plenty for both 50 and 100 yard shoots. Started off with just some regular store bought stock ammunition to warm the barrel and noticed right away that this little girl was amazing accurate. But aren't Savage rifles surprisingly that way most of the time anyway?
After about 40 or 50 rounds, and witnessing the occasional flyer, I switched to some Ely Match and onto some RWS - R50. WOW! Is probably the operative word in describing what I experienced after that.
Only shot at the 50 yard range - but seriously - I was tack driving shot after shot. This gun and scope marriage may soon become my go to gun. I know, it's hard to believe I would lay down my old H & R because it does shoot amazingly well. But this Savage MKII is certainly challenging my mind right now.
Simply put - and I am admittingly having some difficulty in the bolt because of a terribly arthritic right hand and the tightness in the bolt, I don't believe you can go wrong with this gun . I like it a LOT and working on a solution which will enable me to work the bolt easier.

Have always loved Savage rifles, and wanted a more serious one for the range. This Mark II BTVS is what I had in mind. Beautiful rifle, extremely well made by our Canadian cousins, eh. Functions flawlessly. I mounted a Nikon 3-9x, 40mm scope myself. Without bore sighting, I said, what the heck, let's see where this baby hits. Tried it at only 20 yds because I had no idea how far off I'd be, and it hit about 4" from bull's eye. This may say something about the precision of the positioning of the Weaver bases. Anyway, I'll sight in at 50 yds and longer, since now I know I'm not aiming at the moon. (Bud's part in the purchase and delivery great as always.)

No problems at all with transactions etc. Gun is a real shooter. I've got it on paper at 200yds! First time I've ever done that with a 22, but not tried before either. In my opinion this is a great gun for the $. But it will deserve a decent scope to do well. I have a Vortex Diamond Back, 4 X 12 X 40 on it with hash marks for elevation and windage. I wasn't sure what to think of finish on gun stock. It looked like a nozzle was plugged when it got sprayed with protective coating or what ever. But I've seen others like that too so maybe it's me. Bottom line it really is accurate. Scope cost me about $240.00 and really a 3 X 9 would have been good enough. Have tried different ammo and shoots all great but Federal Hunter Match 40gr lead hp did best group. Sweet trigger too and is adjustable.

This is an excellent rifle, shoots extremely accurate and the trigger is amazing ,

I looked for this model rifle for almost a month and most dealers had none. Bud's did have it in stock. I purchased it and it was received by my FFL 2 days later. The rifle is a beauty and it arrived in perfect condition. The stock to metal fit is very close and everything works like a dream. I am so happy with this purchase. I was concerned about the scope mounts and discovered that it is set up for Pic. & Weaver mounts.

Once again Bud's has a great product at a super price. Bud's can't be beat.

I really like the design of this rifle. I just got it. I will go to the shooting range next week to test it.

100 yard sub zero moa’s. Excellent look and quality. Added a scope for an excellent precision rifle. Thxs Buds for fast shipping!

wonderful rifle...traded it in for a cz .233 527 american.........

A friend of mine picked one of these up years ago and I have wanted one ever since. Finally got a few extra bucks and ordered mine. As always great customer service and arrived in no time. In perfect condition when it arrived. When I got a 9x scope on it with a bipod I spent the better part of that Saturday shooting exactly what I aimed at. I put round after round almost through the same hole over and over for the better part of the day. What a joy. I have purchased several firearms from Buds and have had the same kind of service each time. In the day and age of lacking ability and customer service that is usually non existent Buds is a welcome change. Keep it up and you will always have a customer here. Thanks again.

Best .22 rifle I own and have shot. Incredibly accurate. I had it threaded for my suppressor and its flawless. The trigger is the most gorgeous trigger pull I've ever experienced. I mounted a massive 6-24 x 50 scope on it.

Love it so far. The wind has been so bad in kansas it's hard to be real accurate when ur bench is shaking. Lol. Can't wait for the 1st match to try it out.

I have been buying guns from Buds for almost 10 years. I bought the Mark II-BTVS from Buds almost 2 years ago and I love it. It is a tack driver with most 22LR HV and subsonic ammo and the trigger is great. It is not too picky when it comes to ammo. As long as you keep the chamber clean, it will shoot the bullseye all day long at 50yds. Even the cheap Blazers were shooting 1/2" @ 50. I have gotten as low as 1/4" CTC @ 50yds with Eley and Lapua ammo, but any CCI and decent non-bulk Federal and Win. Super-X (PowerPoint) ammo will get you 1/2" or better for much less $. The CZ/452/453/455 guys at my club were not getting anywhere near my groups at my club's range with expensive imported ammo while I was shooting domestic ammo. They were all curious what gun I was shooting and then a couple of them took out their heavily modified 10/22's, but I didn't see anything better than 3/4" on their targets. The action of this gun is smooth and precise and with a scope there is nothing you can't hit with a high level of accuracy. I like that the heavy bull barrel does not seem to "overheat" with HV ammo after repeated firing like some of my other 22's that have a standard barrel (my Mark II-FVSR for example) and are hot to the touch. Not this baby. Great rifle for hunting and bench shooting. It's not an Anschutz, but for 1/4 of the price, it is a heck of a rifle.

I had the Savage MK11 22lr on a layaway account. Buds recieved my final payment on Monday. The rifle was recieved Wed. No problems at all. REALLY GREAT service. Will be taking to the range tomorrow. I will order from Buds again. Thanks John

This was my first online firearm purchase. Buds made the experience very simple. The firearm was delivered to my FFL in a very timely manner, in new, excellent condition as advertised. Just have to wait for the weekend before I can get to the range. I was also able to take advantage of the automatic free enrollment in Buy Safe. The day I picked up the firearm there was a price drop on Buds website so I filed a price guarantee claim online with Buy Safe. The next day they emailed me indicating a check for the difference was in the mail. I will be doing business with Buds in the future and have already recommended the site to my friends.

This is the first time I have bought from Buds and am very pleased with the rifle and the fast, free shipping. They even refunded me the difference of $41 because of a price drop on the rifle, where else would you ever get this kind of honest treatment.... I am telling all my friends about Buds and I will be back for more great deals. Thank you for being the great & honest people that you are. Jim

I purchased one of these little tack driver from Buds a month or so ago and am very pleased also purchased the bsa sweet 22 which is very nice but if you are going to hunt with it i would recommend a 3x9 power scope with no compensator the gun is perfect recieved it within the time frame couldnt be more happy with Buds and Savage will be doing business with Buds from now on as long as the service and honesty remains the same. Thanks Bud

I like Remington Golden Bullets. Good consistency, with this rifle. Does the job here in Montana on Prairie Dogs. Topped with the BSA Sweet .22 scope. Real nice shooting 22; trigger is wonderful.

I just purchased one of these in the .17 from marburgers sporting goods down in kemah texas, Nikon 3x9xvari x50. I trust this will be a killer combo for small varmints. What would bhe the hot box of ammo to go for super verlocity and consistantly in the x. On the other end what is a little weaker round for the Sunday plinker at wood sticks ank big lily pads. thanks for your input.