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It will probably be cheaper to buy a Timney or Rifle Basix trigger than to have a 'smith work on it.
Help me choose a .204 for Varminting
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Got to my local gun shop today and did some fondling. They only had a couple from my list:
Savage 12FV (223 but should be the same in 204): Wow, I really like the bolt handle, bolt was smooth and the trigger was awesome!
Remington 700 SPS Varmint: Though the stock was nicer than the Savage, the bolt felt clunky and trigger was HEAVY.
I also handled the Remington 700 VL SS Thumbhole: Trigger seemd a bit lighter and crisper than the 700 SPS. Bolt was smoother too. The thumbhole tough would not work for me as I have small hands and I felt like I was stretching for the trigger.
So, I am 95% sure I will be getting a Savage. Man that trigger is sweet! I just have to figure out what kind of stock I will end up with. The basic one on the 12fv just felt flimsy and cheap. Don't know if I would be better off getting the base model, then upgrading the stock or finding a pull-off or after market.
Savage 12FV (223 but should be the same in 204): Wow, I really like the bolt handle, bolt was smooth and the trigger was awesome!
Remington 700 SPS Varmint: Though the stock was nicer than the Savage, the bolt felt clunky and trigger was HEAVY.
I also handled the Remington 700 VL SS Thumbhole: Trigger seemd a bit lighter and crisper than the 700 SPS. Bolt was smoother too. The thumbhole tough would not work for me as I have small hands and I felt like I was stretching for the trigger.
So, I am 95% sure I will be getting a Savage. Man that trigger is sweet! I just have to figure out what kind of stock I will end up with. The basic one on the 12fv just felt flimsy and cheap. Don't know if I would be better off getting the base model, then upgrading the stock or finding a pull-off or after market.
Savage VLP
or BVSS. If it is for Varminting and targets you will appreciate the heavy wood stock. I don't think I would bother spending the extra money on the LRPV. From what I have heard so far they don't seem to do quite as well as the less expensive VLP's. Now that I have two Vlps, given the choice, I would choose the Vlp over the BVSS stock. I have 5 with the BVSS stock and Had I not bought 2 VLPs I would never have known the difference. I guess what I am saying is either of them are very nice so if you can get one with the BVSS stock for $50 bucks less go for it and don't look back. Both my 204's shoot sub 3/8" 5 shot groups at 100 yds. I was loking at the CZ527Varmint the other day on Gunbroker and if you were to get one of thoseI don't think anyone could possibly blame you.
or BVSS. If it is for Varminting and targets you will appreciate the heavy wood stock. I don't think I would bother spending the extra money on the LRPV. From what I have heard so far they don't seem to do quite as well as the less expensive VLP's. Now that I have two Vlps, given the choice, I would choose the Vlp over the BVSS stock. I have 5 with the BVSS stock and Had I not bought 2 VLPs I would never have known the difference. I guess what I am saying is either of them are very nice so if you can get one with the BVSS stock for $50 bucks less go for it and don't look back. Both my 204's shoot sub 3/8" 5 shot groups at 100 yds. I was loking at the CZ527Varmint the other day on Gunbroker and if you were to get one of thoseI don't think anyone could possibly blame you.
I don't really want stainless, so I guess I would have to go with a 12FV and get an aftermarket or pull-off stock. Though I would probably leave the stock the way it is for a while and just use it (I would have to save more $$ for a laminate stock). I have had the plane jane stock on my Howa for a couple years now, and I am just getting a new 95% finished laminate for it on Monday. Still waiting on Midsouth to get the Timney triggers in for it. A friend of mine has the same Howa and he did some work on his trigger and it is LIGHT! I may have him do the same to mine or help me do it, but I don't want it to be unsafe while waiting for the timney.
Anyway, after trying that accutrigger, I am sold. I wouldn't be surprised if all my bolt guns from here on out are Savages with accutriggers. I had a savage 17hmr before and while it was plenty accurate, the trigger wasn't that good. I see now they have the accu's.
Anyway, after trying that accutrigger, I am sold.
I wouldn't be surprised if all my bolt guns from here on out are Savages with accutriggers. I had a savage 17hmr before and while it was plenty accurate, the trigger wasn't that good. I see now they have the accu's.- Status
