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Yup that isn't saying you're above shooting a Savage.
Rifle Purchase: Remington, Savage, or Other?
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Yup that isn't saying you're above shooting a Savage.
skeet king
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I just picked up a savage 114 in 30-06, I love it just speant a couple hours shooting clay pigeons at 230 yards it could be a great hunting,shooting,and shtf rifle
It looks great on top of it
It looks great on top of it
Boba Fett
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Keep the reviews and recommendations coming.
I looked into the Tikka, and I like what I've read.
As for what I am planning to hunt, mainly deer; maybe some wild boar as well. If it is a SHTF, then obviously human game. I think the 308 would be fairly suitable for both and certainly a long range target fun round as well.
I am leaning toward the Savage, but I could use some more info about the stock. Some have said that it doesn't have an aluminum bedding, and that is bad. Why? Need an explanation of how that makes it better? The 10FP has a dual-pillar bedding......and someone will have to explain what that means as well.
And if the factory stock is rubbish, then which aftermarket stock do you recommend for it? At around $550-650 for the 10FP LE1 or LE2, I think I can afford another stock.
Thanks
I looked into the Tikka, and I like what I've read.
As for what I am planning to hunt, mainly deer; maybe some wild boar as well. If it is a SHTF, then obviously human game. I think the 308 would be fairly suitable for both and certainly a long range target fun round as well.
I am leaning toward the Savage, but I could use some more info about the stock. Some have said that it doesn't have an aluminum bedding, and that is bad. Why? Need an explanation of how that makes it better? The 10FP has a dual-pillar bedding......and someone will have to explain what that means as well.
And if the factory stock is rubbish, then which aftermarket stock do you recommend for it? At around $550-650 for the 10FP LE1 or LE2, I think I can afford another stock.
Thanks
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Some have said that it doesn't have an aluminum bedding, and that is bad. Why? Need an explanation of how that makes it better? The 10FP has a dual-pillar bedding......and someone will have to explain what that means as well.
And if the factory stock is rubbish, then which aftermarket stock do you recommend for it? At around $550-650 for the 10FP LE1 or LE2, I think I can afford another stock.
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off the top of my head and please someone correct me if im wrong:
The standard model 10fp has dual pillar bedding , which consists of 2 small alloy blocks fixed into the stock which the action is screwed down into (ie keeping the barrel and action separated from the stock itself improving accuracy- in the same way traditional rifles have been glass bedded). I have one of these rifles .223 and i love it, 69gr sierra match kings into 1/4 moa at 100 . Yes compared to some of the other rifles on the market the stock appears and likely is a bit "cheap" and i guess this is where savage keep some of their prices down. But really lets be honest should the driving force in selecting a rifle be based on looks? Their model with the HS precision stock has a alloy block that the action screws down into which is larger but doesnt run the full length of the stock and the mcmillian stock as far as i remember doesnt have a alloy bedding block (i could be wrong).
Basically a full length alloy bedding system would make the stock more rigid, and having less flex should give improved accuracy in a rifle system. Having said that savage have just released their new "accustock" which i notice does have a full length alloy bedding system. This is available on some of their LE models. would have a look at their website.
If it were me i would get the 10fpc-hs in .308 it is a great calibre for so many reasons. Savage make a great barrel / action combo and ask your self how many custom guns out their use HS precision stocks - heaps. - just look at the savage website now the 10fcp you mentioned does have the accustock so that model should go well.
Dont get me wrong i dont dislike remingtons in fact im a fan of them as well, either rifle you wont go wrong with. But value for money i think you get more from a savage, i know some of the others mentioned rem models 40x but you will pay for it. If i had an unlimited budget my first and only choice in tactical rifles would be Blaser's model tac 2. I haven't seen another factory rifle that compares, but thats a whole lot of gun and not something you'll want to walk up and down mountains with.
Tactical/ hunting- as for weight, well you cant have your cake and eat it to.
And if the factory stock is rubbish, then which aftermarket stock do you recommend for it? At around $550-650 for the 10FP LE1 or LE2, I think I can afford another stock.
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off the top of my head and please someone correct me if im wrong:
The standard model 10fp has dual pillar bedding , which consists of 2 small alloy blocks fixed into the stock which the action is screwed down into (ie keeping the barrel and action separated from the stock itself improving accuracy- in the same way traditional rifles have been glass bedded). I have one of these rifles .223 and i love it, 69gr sierra match kings into 1/4 moa at 100 . Yes compared to some of the other rifles on the market the stock appears and likely is a bit "cheap" and i guess this is where savage keep some of their prices down. But really lets be honest should the driving force in selecting a rifle be based on looks? Their model with the HS precision stock has a alloy block that the action screws down into which is larger but doesnt run the full length of the stock and the mcmillian stock as far as i remember doesnt have a alloy bedding block (i could be wrong).
Basically a full length alloy bedding system would make the stock more rigid, and having less flex should give improved accuracy in a rifle system. Having said that savage have just released their new "accustock" which i notice does have a full length alloy bedding system. This is available on some of their LE models. would have a look at their website.
If it were me i would get the 10fpc-hs in .308 it is a great calibre for so many reasons. Savage make a great barrel / action combo and ask your self how many custom guns out their use HS precision stocks - heaps. - just look at the savage website now the 10fcp you mentioned does have the accustock so that model should go well.
Dont get me wrong i dont dislike remingtons in fact im a fan of them as well, either rifle you wont go wrong with. But value for money i think you get more from a savage, i know some of the others mentioned rem models 40x but you will pay for it. If i had an unlimited budget my first and only choice in tactical rifles would be Blaser's model tac 2. I haven't seen another factory rifle that compares, but thats a whole lot of gun and not something you'll want to walk up and down mountains with.
Tactical/ hunting- as for weight, well you cant have your cake and eat it to.
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When I commented on the base Savage stocks probably needing replaced, I had forgotten that they are pillar bedded. That is a step ahead of the Remington SPS stocks and something Remington should address.
I've got a Hogue pillar bedded stock on one SPS Varmint and a Bell and Carlson Medalist on the other. The factory stocks give a lot of pressure at the fore end and group well sometimes, then fly into an incredible diagonal string another time. Probably doesn't help that I play with the torque too much. While not real tack drivers, both rifles have settled into nice round groups with the new stocks by simply bolting them on. I'll probably do some minor bedding later.
The SPS Varmint stocks might do alright if you float the barrel. I was going to go this route and pillar bed but the urge to buy something struck. They have a nice shape and it's a shame not to use them.
The Hogue is a real bargain. The B&C cost more but still less than HS Precision and seems very well made.
I've got a Hogue pillar bedded stock on one SPS Varmint and a Bell and Carlson Medalist on the other. The factory stocks give a lot of pressure at the fore end and group well sometimes, then fly into an incredible diagonal string another time. Probably doesn't help that I play with the torque too much. While not real tack drivers, both rifles have settled into nice round groups with the new stocks by simply bolting them on. I'll probably do some minor bedding later.
The SPS Varmint stocks might do alright if you float the barrel. I was going to go this route and pillar bed but the urge to buy something struck. They have a nice shape and it's a shame not to use them.
The Hogue is a real bargain. The B&C cost more but still less than HS Precision and seems very well made.
sohcgt2
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I have a 10FPLE and the accu-trigger makes it a truly sweet shooting rifle out of the box and if you buy it with the Choate sniper stock it will fit you perfectly.
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