Im curious about my first rifle I just put together,what to expect

[datruth]

I purchased a savage 110 30-06(accu-trigger about 3 months ago as a hunting/range rifle, and I have just purchased my last piece of the puzzle, I have a choate ultimate varmint stock, versa pod bi-pod, and the same simmons 3x9 that came with the rifle, but a Leupold VX II may be bought for it sunday with rings and bases to match, from the wealth of knowledge on this site, what can I expect out of a package like this after putting it all together, what type of range could i expect to get out of this rifle, what type of groups, things like that, Im an average shooter. It was going to be used for this elk season or maybe just range gun until next season. Just looking for some imput, advice, suggestions thats all thanks

 

[Sunray]

Shoot it before you put all that stuff on. You may find you don't want to change it. Savage rifles are the best bang for your buck out of the box.
How well it'll shoot afterwards depends on the bedding job, how secure the scope rings are(although a scope doesn't make any rifle shoot better) and the ammo used.
The maximum range has more to do with you than the rifle. For hunting, you need to be able to hit a 9" pie plate every time at whatever distance you can hit it. 300 yards is plenty for an average shot. However, to be ready to hunt, you need to be able to hit the pie plate, off hand, at 100 yards with the ammo you intend using.

 

[rangerruck]

if you had the range and the practice, it could be a 1000 yd rifle. I agree, that you should shoot it, with the stock it came with first, at least to break it in. and the scope I would change out for something with higer magnification, especially if you want to reach out to 1000, something over 16 power.
However, with the simmons 3.9, you should be able to hit anything you want out to 300 or maybe 400 yds, that you want. Just be patient, take your time, break your rifle in right, get as much ammo as you can stand to get from diff mfgrs(if you don't handload) and try them all. One or two brands will shoot ultra sweet, and don't be afraid to go to a gunshow, or shop on the net, and get you some milsurp ammo, especially American, or any old British empire countries, except Indian.

 

[datruth]

does anybody use a setup similar to this?

and in terms of scopes, Is it possible to get one scope for both applications such as for the woods where high magnification is necessary but can be turned up for further out shooting at the range, a 1000 yards would be quite a achievement for me , but 3-400 yards would be my plateau right now.

 

[Will Learn]

I'd say put the Choate stock on it, but thats because I can't stand Savage's regular stocks. The Choate will be heavier but if you plan on shooting bench/prone it won't matter.

 

[jpwilly]

I'd ditch the scope and put a Prostaff or Buckmaster on it. Otherwise my advise is go shoot the thing and find out what ammo it likes. That's 90% of the accuracy - finding the right load.

 

[datruth]

what size rings would I use for the choate stock

I have handled a few choate stocks before but mine arrives Monday what height of rings will I need I will be going with mark 4 ,1 inch Leupold's rings and 2 piece bases, but don't know what height of rings I should be ordering, any ideas

 

[ugaarguy]

If the scope is a 40mm objective you can use medium height rings. If it's a 50mm objective you'll need high rings. Also keep in mind that post accu-trigger Savages have different bases than pre accu-trigger guns so make sure you get the right bases.