{"id":314,"date":"2022-10-04T16:53:53","date_gmt":"2022-10-04T16:53:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/?p=314"},"modified":"2022-10-04T16:53:53","modified_gmt":"2022-10-04T16:53:53","slug":"review-savage-model-64-22-rimfire-rifle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/?p=314","title":{"rendered":"Review: Savage Model 64 .22 Rimfire Rifle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>I have a corner that holds three <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/savage\/firearms\/rifles\/?srule=relevance&amp;brand=Savage&amp;utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=review-savage-model-64-22-rimfire-rifle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Savage rifles<\/a>. (Behind a heavy locked door of course.) One is a stainless steel Model 64, the other a 1970s 954, and finally a Revelation Model 151. They are separated by more than 70 years in date of manufacture. Yet, the performance of each Savage rimfire rifle is very similar.<\/p>\n<p>They are affordable reliable and useful rifles. The stainless 64 is a modern rifle built with all modern techniques. It is affordable but accurate and useful. Stainless construction means it resists inclement weather. Since you cannot purchase the other rifles, save in the used market, the Model 64 should be considered anytime you are looking for a workmanlike rimfire rifle that will do its job without complaint. And maybe without flash or bling, but who really needs flash?<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"363\" alt=\"Stainless steel receiver on the Savage Model 64 rifle\" class=\"wp-image-82417 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Savage-64-6.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Savage-64-6.jpg?resize=300%2C170&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Savage-64-6.jpg?resize=150%2C85&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Savage-64-6.jpg?resize=640%2C363&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Savage-64-6.jpg?resize=640%2C363&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Stainless steel receiver on the Savage Model 64 rifle\" class=\"wp-image-82417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Savage-64-6.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Savage-64-6.jpg?resize=300%2C170&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Savage-64-6.jpg?resize=150%2C85&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>The Model 64 is a clean design with simple reliable construction. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The primogenitor of most of these rifles is the Savage 6A rifle. The rifle features a tubular magazine that accommodates 15 rounds of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/ammunition\/rimfire\/.22-long-rifle\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=review-savage-model-64-22-rimfire-rifle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">.22 Long Rifle ammunition<\/a>. The early versions featured a bolt handle that could be locked for single-shot or manual operation, commonly used with lower power .22 Short ammunition.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2 ai-viewport-2 ai-viewport-3\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--Mid Article Ad for Mobile and Tablet--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/financing.html\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/credova_blog_ad_mob.jpg?w=640&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/credova_blog_ad_mob.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<p>When firing the rifle, you immediately learn why the rifle was nicknamed the <em>click-clack<\/em> gun. When the action is racked, all seems standard for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/firearms\/rifles\/semi-automatic\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=review-savage-model-64-22-rimfire-rifle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">self-loading rifle<\/a>. When firing, the bolt stays to the rear if the trigger is depressed. Release the trigger and the bolt flies forward chambering a cartridge.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1 ai-viewport-1\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--Mid Article Ad for Desktop--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/contest.html?cid=contest\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rdf_oct22_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rdf_oct22_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1\" align=\"center\" px=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<p>I am not certain why this design feature was adopted. I would think that the general low quality of some ammunition at the time would have been the reason. Due to vents in the receiver, these rifles were sometimes called \u201cGill Guns.\u201d It is an interesting rifle to fire that has your range buddies scratching their heads in wonder. The rifle would be fine for squirrel hunting, but it is even older than I, so common sense tells us that something had to eventually give.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The 954 rifle is similar to the modern 64 and uses a detachable box <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/parts-and-accessories\/magazines\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=review-savage-model-64-22-rimfire-rifle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">magazine<\/a> holding 10 cartridges. The self-loading model 64 is an economy rifle that everyone may afford. There are a dozen Model 64 variations on the Savage website.<\/p>\n<p>I like the standard blue steel and stainless versions fine. There is a wood stock version, a left-hand rifle in a couple of variations, the FV SR with cantilever mount, and takedown and target versions. All use the Savage 64 action.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"228\" alt=\"two .22 LR rifles. One with a box magazine and the other with a tubular magazine\" class=\"wp-image-82415 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Savage-64-4.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Savage-64-4.jpg?resize=300%2C107&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Savage-64-4.jpg?resize=150%2C53&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Savage-64-4.jpg?resize=640%2C228&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"228\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Savage-64-4.jpg?resize=640%2C228&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"two .22 LR rifles. One with a box magazine and the other with a tubular magazine\" class=\"wp-image-82415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Savage-64-4.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Savage-64-4.jpg?resize=300%2C107&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Savage-64-4.jpg?resize=150%2C53&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Some will prefer a tubular magazine. The author finds either to be useful.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>This is a straight blowback action with a 10-round box magazine. The bolt doesn\u2019t lock open on the last shot. The receiver accepts scope mounts. The barrel is 21 inches long, an ideal length for fast handling and <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/stop-wobble\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">accuracy<\/a>. The rifle uses a standard post front sight. The rear sight features a ladder that may be adjusted for elevation.<\/p>\n<p>The trigger action is clean enough and well suited to a beginning shooter. The trigger breaks just under 5 pounds. The rifle is loaded by first removing the magazine via the handy magazine release. The magazine is then loaded and rocked back into the magazine well. Rack the bolt and you are ready to go. The rifle only accepts .22 Long Rifle high-velocity loads. Standard velocity loads are somewhat rare these days and may or may not function the 64\u2019s action.<\/p>\n<p>A positive safety is located on the right side of the receiver. Press it forward to fire. This is of course a rifle with little to \u201cno\u201d recoil. It is a joy to fire.<\/p>\n<h2>Savage Model 64 Performance<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h3>Load<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\n<h3>Muzzle Velocity (FPS)<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>CCI 40-grain Mini Mag<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1,204 fps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Federal Hunter MATCH 40-grain\u00a0\u00a0<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1,175 fps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Remington 40-grain Thunderbolt<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1,230 fps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Winchester M22 40-grain<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1,188 fps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Winchester 40-grain Wildcat<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1,234 fps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Winchester 37-grain Super X<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1,220 fps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fiocchi 37-grain HP<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1,260 fps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>CCI Stinger<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1,460 fps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p>This is an ideal small game and training rifle. It is a good piece for training young shooters. As for accuracy, the rifle comes close to the modern standard of a two-inch group for three shots at 50 yards that most Ruger 10\/22 rifles will do.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"363\" alt=\"OPerating the safety at the rear of the receiver on the Savage Model 64 rimfire rifle\" class=\"wp-image-82414 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Savage-64-3.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Savage-64-3.jpg?resize=300%2C170&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Savage-64-3.jpg?resize=150%2C85&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Savage-64-3.jpg?resize=640%2C363&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Savage-64-3.jpg?resize=640%2C363&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"OPerating the safety at the rear of the receiver on the Savage Model 64 rimfire rifle\" class=\"wp-image-82414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Savage-64-3.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Savage-64-3.jpg?resize=300%2C170&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Savage-64-3.jpg?resize=150%2C85&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>The 64\u2019s safety was positive in operation. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The lighter Savage rifle will put three shots into three inches with most loads, and some loads such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/federal\/ammunition\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=review-savage-model-64-22-rimfire-rifle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Federal<\/a> Hunter Match load will exhibit greater accuracy. The rifle is well worth its price, and you\u2019ll certainly get your money\u2019s worth.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>What do you think of the Savage Model 64? What\u2019s your go-to rimfire rifle? Let us know in the comment section.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span id=\"tve_leads_end_content\" style=\"display: block; visibility: hidden; border: 1px solid transparent;\"\/><!-- AI CONTENT END 1 -->\n\t<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/review-savage-model-64-22-rimfire-rifle\/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=review-savage-model-64-22-rimfire-rifle\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I have a corner that holds three Savage rifles. (Behind a heavy locked door of course.) One is a stainless steel Model 64, the other a 1970s 954, and finally a Revelation Model 151. They are separated by more than 70 years in date of manufacture. Yet, the performance of each Savage rimfire rifle is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":315,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-314","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-gun-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/314","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=314"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/314\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/315"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=314"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=314"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=314"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}