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The .243 produces a velocity of 3,200 feet (980 m) per second from factory-loaded expanding monolithic copper projectiles weighing 85 grains (5.5 g) fired from a 24-inch (610 mm) barrel. [28] Other variations of commercially loaded .243 ammunition are available with bullet weights ranging from 55 grains (3.6 g) up to 115 grains (6.8 g).
Advertisement for SAVAGE MODEL 24 circa 1956. Since Savage is one of the older American arms companies still in commercial production, it would be difficult to list the number of models no longer in production made by Savage under its own name and under tradenames for retail outlets. Those most notable and still in wide use today include:
This merger made Savage the largest producer of arms in the United States at the time. [8] On July 9, 2019, Vista Outdoor completed the sale of Savage Arms [9] and Stevens Arms for $170 million to a group of investors led by Savage's management. Vista received immediate gross proceeds of $158 million and a $12-million five-year note.
The .243 Winchester Super Short Magnum or .243 WSSM is a rifle cartridge introduced in 2003. It uses a .300 WSM ( Winchester Short Magnum ) case shortened and necked down to accept a .243in/6mm diameter bullet, and is a high velocity round based on ballistics design philosophies that are intended to produce a high level of efficiency. [ 2 ]
Sold anywhere from 15 to 30 dollars cheaper than other Model 99s. 99Es can usually be identified by the light color of the stock. The 99E was produced from around 1960 to 1984 and was chambered in .300 Savage, .308 Winchester, .243 Winchester and .250-3000 Savage. 99F: "F" meaning "Featherweight".
The Savage Model 242 is virtually identical to the Model 24, except that both barrels are chambered for .410 bore 3" Magnum with full chokes. These guns were manufactured between 1977 and 1981. [ 7 ] Like all later Model 24s, it uses a single trigger and single exposed hammer with a barrel selector lever incorporated into the hammer. [ 7 ]
The Model 64 Savage has a free floating barrel, standard. In 2019, Savage designed a variant of the Model 64 designed for easy disassembly and reassembly. This variant is called the Model 64 Takedown. The Model 64 Takedown is only available in matte-black with synthetic stock. It comes out of the box drilled and tapped for scope mounts. The ...
The Savage 10FP is similar to the Savage 110FP rifles and differ only in the action lengths and in the calibers used. The 10FP is designated a "short action" meaning cartridges similar in length to the .308 Winchester, while the 110FP is considered a "long action" meaning cartridges similar in length to the .30-06 Springfield.