New
Savage 10ML-II Model for 2007
Savage Arms
has always prided itself on being a company that listens to customers.
No single company can always be all things to all people all the
time, but I know that the folks at Savage work very hard towards
that goal. One thing that permeates the entire Savage line is that
their products are built with great care and honesty, by a company
that has pride in what they do. For some time, the "best
accuracy for the dollar" has been synonymous with Savage
Arms. They long ago achieved a level of price / performance not
easily found elsewhere. Of course, I've been a great fan of their
10ML-II, but I've been pleasingly surprised by the tack-driving
performance of their rimfires (stunned?), and greatly impressed
by the aesthetics of their "American Classic" and "Classic"
centerfires that are not only great shooters, but great lookers
as well. Still, even though they are decidedly upscale in looks
to go with their performance-- they remain fabulous values as well.
The same is true with their new Milano Over / Unders, that give
world-class fit, finish, and feel to the wingshooting market at
a price point that rightfully has given a few of the old "B's"
something to get a bit nervous about.
It is a busy
time of the year, and it is hard for me to remain topical on all
that's going on in preparation for next year. Out of town for just
a few days a week ago, there were some 950 e-mails stacked up. So,
even deep-sixing the spam still left 850 or so legit e-mails to
address. Now you know why some of my direct answers are necessarily
terse to muzzleloading and wingshooting questions. I apologize for
that, but hope that you can understand a few of the monosyllabic
answers.
The folks in
Westfield have come up with many new offerings for 2007; at this
point I've heard just bits and pieces. However, new for 2007 is
a stainless steel / laminated THUMBHOLE stock Savage 10ML-II as
a stock product. This has been what many have wanted as a factory
provided item for the last few years, if my e-mail load and other
correspondence has been any barometer.
So, now, it
is a reality. Thumbhole fans rejoice: for 2007, Savage Arms will
have a SS / Laminated Thumbhole 10ML-II
for you as a factory item. Savage is going to make a lot of muzzleloading
enthusiasts very, very happy by making this investment. Congratulations
are due to Savage Arms for once again listening to the desires of
their customers.
Retail is $768. I've shipping
the SS/LAM Thumbholes since late 2006. Order info is on the "For
Sale" page: http://randywakeman.com/savage0.htm
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