Savage Now Into Sniper Rifle Sales

[Dirk]

Just as I thought. Savage rifles are not used by any military. 5spd was just 'blowing smoke'.

[savageboy]

Dude- Chill , we are all friends here

[Eric in NC]

Not so fast there - "The Special Action Force is the primary special forces unit of the Philippine National Police. It is formed along the lines of the British (SAS) Special Air Service".  They are like the SAS etc. have the same mission, are armed the same, etc. I would call them a military force.

"As designated by the Philippine National Police, the missions of the Special Action Force are the following:[12][16]

To develop, organise and train organic personnel in the furtherance of the assigned mission.
To conduct Counter-Terrorist operation in urban and rural areas.
To conduct commando type unconventional warfare (CUW) against lawless elements over extended periods of time with minimal direction and control.
To conduct search and rescue operations anywhere in the country during calamities and catastrophes.
To conduct civil disturbance management (CDM) operations and address the requirements of stability and security operations in times of civil disobedience on a national scale.
To operate as a rapid deployment force ready and capable to strike anytime and anywhere in the country in support of other units and other agencies as higher headquarters may direct.
To perform other tasks as the Chief PNP may direct.
"
Here is a link to a summary of a firefight:
http://www.pnp.gov.ph/SAF/Story/story7.pdf


This link has a description and a TofE
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_Action_Force

I call any gov't force that fields Minimi's, M2's and M60's a military force.

[Dirk]

Quote from: 5spd on Yesterday at 08:02:59 PM
Savage provides them to the army, but to us, the public its sorry you cant have one.......yet anyway.... 

I think you are stretching the point, friend.

[bluealtered]

You know, the patience of some of our members is simply amazing. Thanks, guys, blue

[sinman]

I do not really see the point in having a "sniper" rifle. Once you use it as it was designed for you wont have to worry about using a rifle again. Savage makes really nice factory rifles but with all the aftermarket support you can build a rifle as good and better than any factory made sniper rifle.

[pdog06]

Looks like Eric gave ya the info you needed. Cant understand why you think you need model numbers, army ranks, and all that stuff . Does it really even matter who has them???

Why bash all the other members for no good reason?

[Dirk]

If you are referring to 5spd 'blowing smoke', all I asked him was what army and did he have a military model number. Curious minds (mine anyway) want to know! If you think that is bashing, so be it.

[louthedog]

Dirk, maybe it's time to cut down on the caffeine a bit. Reread 5spd's post...slowly this time. He wasn't revealing new info. He was referring to Balljoint's opening post and MrFurious' link to the Savage press release. He was making a subtle sarcastic remark about how the "army" (term used generically and referring to the Phillipine Special Action Force) was able to get a particular configuration of the Model 10 and yet they weren't available to us yet. Kinda of a "go figure" statement.

[rjtfroggy]

Savage provides them to the army, but to us, the public its sorry you cant have one.......yet anyway....

You got a model number for that? I can't find it listed.

I am new here but Dirk if you go to the savage web site you will find this particular rifle under the "law enforcement" heading it is a version of the model 10 le.

[Dirk]

But it's NOT being supplied to our (or anybody's) army. I was asking for a MILATARY designation number to verify 5spd's claim.

[teddy12b]

Wow Dirk,
   I just read this from start to finish and don't get why there is such a negative tone to all of this.  They're just talking about the rifles that were sold overseas and pointing out the article.  Let's all take a breath.  This is supposed to be a friendly place where people can talk about our favorite hobby.

[EFBell]

Fight nice fellas, no point in all of this bickering.

[pdog06]

Wow Dirk,
   I just read this from start to finish and don't get why there is such a negative tone to all of this.  They're just talking about the rifles that were sold overseas and pointing out the article.  Let's all take a breath.  This is supposed to be a friendly place where people can talk about our favorite hobby.

+1


Dirk, here's the letter off the Savage website. On it is also a contact number. Maybe you can get the info you are looking for by calling it.

http://savagearms.com/images/pdf/pressReleases/firearms/SavagePNP.pdf

CONTACT: Bill Dermody 866-312-4120
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Savage Rifles Fighting Terrorism in the Philippines
SUFFIELD, CT -- Savage Arms has joined the global war on terror with the delivery of
custom Model 10 sniper rifles to the Philippine National Police. The rifles were delivered in May
and already have been utilized successfully in operations with the Special Action Force, which is
the main counterterrorism unit of the PNP.
The rifles are built on the legendary Savage Model 10 action, with a 22” Savage heavy barrel and
HS Precision fiberglass tactical stock. The barrel has a precisely machined taper and thread to
accommodate an Ops-Inc. Suppressor.
The PNP-SAF model also includes the revolutionary Savage AccuTrigger, which is adjustable
from 1.5 to 6 lbs.; Karsten adjustable cheek piece, one-piece scope rail and detachable box
magazine. Each rifle was also shipped with a bipod and Storm case.

[Dirk]

I've read that before and again I quote 5spd....

Quote from: 5spd
Savage provides them to the army, but to us, the public its sorry you cant have one.......yet anyway....

Not our army or ANY ARMY is getting this rifle. Case closed.