Cost on the first 2 don't look too bad. Let's say about $750 and $875 each at your LGS. Comparable to other, established, manufacturers' rifles that are similarly equipped. If the quality is there, then they're a viable option.
Seeing more and more QPQ barrels nowadays. Not a good or bad thing, just an observation.
5R rifling in a "doorkicker" M4 is interesting. Off the top of my head, I can't think of anyone else doing that. Again, not good or bad, just an observation.
.223 Wylde chambering is also interesting. I like regular ol' 5.56, but it ain't something that would stop me from buying one. I don't personally see the sense in a doorkicker gun.......in an SPR, yes. Again, not good or bad, just an observation.
I'll agree, furniture is on the ugly side, but if it works, then OK. I have my personal preference and almost always end up swapping the buttstock and PG out, anyways.
I griped about the dust cover, and still think it's bullshit in a rifle with an MSRP of $852 or more, but I hope these are good, solid quality rifles. I like to see more arms on the market, and more folks making them. Savage has a large fan base and I'm sure those folks would like to give a Savage M4 a road test. If this gets back rifles in the hands of more Americans, then good on them.
The 2 larger framed rifles are, again, inline with comparably equipped rifles from similar companies.
I think a lot of folks thought "Savage" and automatically figured their AR's would be cheaper than everyone else's, like their bolt actions are cheaper than most. Their bolt action is basically 2 tubes screwed together.......takes a lot more to machine AR receivers and barrels.
