Savage Arms 64 vs Marlin 795 Semi-Auto .22 Rifles
Updated: 11/12/17
"I just want a fun .22 plinker that I can maybe customize a
little bit, not like the ruger"...
..If you can
relate then you have come to the right place.
Let’s compare the Marlin 795 with the Savage 64.
Savage Arms 64 Summary:
Model 64F - black synthetic stock, no sling swivel studs with base model
Model 64G - Monte Carlo style, walnut finished hardwood stock
Model 64FSS - stainless finish and fiber optic sights
Model 64FXP black synthetic stock and 4 x 15mm scope and rings, sling swivel studs(pictured above)
The Savage
64 semi-automatic .22 rifle is affordable, reliable and accurate. It has a 21” carbon steel barrel that has a
blued satin finish. It comes with a detachable
10 round magazine. Black synthetic
stock comes in a Matte finish. It has a
two position lever safety that is located behind the bolt handle at the rear of
the action. This rifle comes with open sights but is drilled and tapped for
scope mounts. The Savage 64 FXP comes with a 4 x 15mm scope and rings from the factory.
Read 24 Reviews of the Savage 64 here
Marlin 795 Summary:
Model 795 - blued barrel and receiver (pictured above)
Model 795SS - stainless steel barrel and receiver
The Marlin 795 semi-automatic .22 rifle is reliable, rugged and accurate. It has an automatic “last-shot” bolt hold open feature. Comes in your choice of blued or stainless steel finishes. Features an 18” barrel with Micro-Groove rifling, black fiberglass-reinforced stock with checkering and swivel studs. It’s fitted with an adjustable open rear sight and ramp front sight. Some promotional models come with a 4 x 32mm scope and rings from the factory.
Read 40 Reviews of the Marlin 795 here
Side by Side Comparison
of the Marlin 795 vs. Savage 64
Marlin 795 Stats:
Action
|
Bolt
Release Lever, Charging Handle bolt lock feature,
Magazine
Fed, “last-shot” hold open, Cross bolt Safety
|
Barrel
|
Free Float
18” with Micro-Groove rifling
|
Capacity
|
10 round Single
Stacked Magazine, Nickel plated
|
Twist Rate
|
1:16”
Right Hand Twist
|
Sights
|
Adjustable
Open rear sight, Ramp front Sight, Receiver grooved for scope mount
|
Stock
|
Black
Fiberglass Synthetic with Checkering and Swivel Studs Sling Mounts
|
Receiver
|
Aluminum
|
Trigger
Pull
|
Reduce your trigger pull from a factory weight of 6.75 lbs to a modified 4.5 lbs Marlin 795 Trigger Spring Kit |
Savage 64 Stats:
Action
| No Bolt Release Feature, Charging Handle bolt lock feature Magazine Fed, Lever Safety top of receiver |
Barrel | Free Float 21” Carbon Steel Barrel |
Capacity | 10 round Magazine |
Twist Rate | 1:16” Right Hand Twist |
Sights
| Adjustable Open rear sight, Ramp front sight, Dove Tail,
Drilled and tapped for scope mounts |
Stock
| Black Matte Synthetic with Checkering, Swivel Studs Sling Mounts ( Not on 64F) |
Receiver | Steel |
Trigger Pull | Reduce your trigger pull from a stock 5.5 lbs to a modified 3.75 lbs Savage 64 Trigger Spring Kit |
Compared Accuracy
In the Savage Arms 64 vs Marlin 795 accuracy test we determined that both semi-automatic rifles are very
accurate and too close to tell a major difference.
Compared Magazines
Marlin 795 has a 10rd single stacked nickle magazine. Savage 64 a 10rd single stacked black magazine. The Savage 64 has a stiff magazine release.
Compared Stock
No Cheek rest on the synthetic Savage 64 stock.
Compared Sights
We like the sights a bit better on the Savage 64. The Savage front bead sight seemed easier to see compared to the Marlin 795 front blade sight.
Compared Triggers
Marlin 795 stock trigger pull was 6 lbs 9 oz and the Savage 64 stock trigger pull was 5 lbs 5 oz. Both have triggers that are kind of heavy but there are
replacements for that.
Savage 64 Trigger Spring Kit
Marlin 795 Trigger Spring Kit
Compared Barrels
Marlin 795
has a Micro-Grooved 18” barrel and Savage 64 has a 21” barrel.
Compared Weights
Overall
Marlin weight is 4.5lbs and overall Savage weight is 5lbs.
Compared Safety
Savage 64 two position lever safety that is located behind the bolt handle at the rear of the action.
Marlin 795 safety is a cross bolt safety in the trigger guard.
Can a marlin 795 magazine fit a Savage 64f rifle
Can a marlin 795 magazine fit a Savage 64f rifle