Fudd Friday: Savage 170 - The Pump-Action That Should Have Been Great

Summary

This article reviews the Savage 170 pump-action rifle, introduced in 1970, noting its potential as a fast-shooting deer rifle chambered in .30-30 and .35 Remington. Despite features like a tang safety and drilled-and-tapped receiver, its reputation was hampered by a finicky action and notorious jamming issues, preventing it from achieving widespread success.