Saying that, would I be better buying the Savage MKII and then being able to get a $900 retail scope or the $620 RPR and a $580 retail scope?
I would go with a Savage with their varmint barrel and get the best scope you can afford to put on it.
Saying that, would I be better buying the Savage MKII and then being able to get a $900 retail scope or the $620 RPR and a $580 retail scope?
So true, and a good reminder, but just saying, sales are the way to go to stretch the optics budget. Closeouts/model changes, etc.But recall, MSRP, not even retail pricing, is what is used to determine qualification for Production/Base class.
What is the dollar amount for Production in NRL-22/PRS-22?
The 21" barrel will help the rifle balance better without the need for adding a bunch of weight to the rifle. While I do not own a FV-SR with a 16" barrel, I have shot them and the FV/GV/BV/BTV with the 21" barrels definitely balance better for me. I did not use a chronograph at that time but couldn't tell much difference when shooting out to 100-125 yards with each rifle.
Running the long barrel is nice, I have a 20 on my 10/22 but on some stages it can be a liability. Stages where you are in and out of rests like the steps of a ladder or the the rails of a cattle gate those extras 4 or 5 inches can cost you time in transition. Just something to keep in mind. Same for big sunshades they are nice but can get in the way on some stages, but they come off if needed.
The bipod is probably worth at much as the rest of the rig...
I thought most of my problems was fundamentals like squaring up and body control more so than anything else
As far as optics go, would this be somewhere where a scope like the vortex venom would be a good fit?
It what?so I said order it
Should I look for 0,20 or 30 MOA rings?