[MrPiper]

my son’s Savage Model 64 is a major PITA

Thanks, good info!

[2111USMC]

I don't mean to badmouth Savage, it's just that properly maintaining this particular rifle is a lot of work. We put A LOT of rounds through our firearms, so easy maintenance is a high priority on my list. (After an afternoon at the range, I typically have anywhere from 5-7 guns to clean.)

I can field strip my daughter's Remington auto .22 in about 1 minute. Hell, I can field-strip my Russian Mosin-Nagant down to the firing pin in less than 15 seconds.

The Savage Model 64 is an o-k rifle and you can pick one up with a scope for about $100. Just be prepared to spend some time doing a thorough cleaning every 500-1000 rounds.