Savage 10FP quality

[gudel]

I'm interested in this Savage 308, seems on sale on Turner's.

What is the level of quality of workmanship compared to others say a Remington 700 in the same price range? ($500ish)

 

[superhornet]

Got one in .223 and .308. They are well made, super accurate, reliable, easy to clean and the price is right. The 308 loves the Sierra 168 grain BTHP. Hate to keep saying it, but one of the most accurate right out of the box..IMHO

 

[ocabj]

The only negative feature is the crappy stock. It should work for basic target shooting, though.

 

[gudel]

yes this is just for shooting cans/bottles at the range. as long as the stock is strong, i'm ok as i dont really need super duper fancy stock.

 

[chakup]

I have one in .308 and will be ordering one in .223 here shortly. If you shop around you could probably find a little better price.

 

[Berek]

I own an 11FXP3 in .300WSM... IMHO, the stock is rather sturdy. I've put a few 1k rounds through it with no signs of stress. The only drawback I found is the same with just about any synthetic stock I've used regardless of manufacturer: They're light.

I added some lead to mine and all is well...

Just my $0.02...

 

[carnaby]

You can get a 12FV (essentially the same as the 10FP, except without the bipod swivel and a slightly longer barrel) for $432 from JDyer on THR. He probably can get the 10FP for much less than that price above too.

My brother in law and sister just got 12FV from him. Shipping is only $18. I've got a savage hunting rifle with the accutrigger. Excellent rifle for the money.

 

[chakup]

He has the 10fp right now for $458 shipped, I'll be getting one!

 

[camper]

I have one and it is a great rifle. Do a lot of bench rest with it.

 

[MJ]

I have the older 110F no complaints





100 yard air rifle target.

MJ

 

[AK-74me]

Just to reinterate, it is a great gun, and that price is a little high. I bought one last year for mid-400's. I haven't shot it as much as I would like yet but from what I have shot it is sweet.

 

[MikeH]

My 10FP 223 shoots 1MOA or better out of the box with Black Hills reloaded ammo. After I started developing loads for it, group size is usually 0.7 MOA or better as long as I don't screw up.

The factory stock isn't called tupperware for no reason. The good news is that there are a few after-market stocks you can buy.

 

[swan hunter]

I have .223

This thing shoots fantastic...1/4" groups @ 100 w/handloads. I had a problem when I mounted a bi-pod on the thing...accuracy went wacky! The flimsy stock contacted the barrel when resting on the bi-pod. Took it off and it shoots great again!

 

[Terrierman]

10-4 on the tupperware stocks

I just replaced a Savage synthetic stock on an older 111 in .22-250. The plastic gave way and split where the rear action screw penetration is under the front of the trigger guard. I considered Bell and Carlson Carbelite Classic but read some reviews that indicated the fit was not very good and required a lot of work and glass bedding. I didn't want to spend a lot of money and time on a stock for this rifle and went with a Choate Sporter style. Perfect fit and it seems a good bit sturdier than the Savage factory stock. I believe the Choate is made of Rynite which is a glass filled polymer that should be considerably more rigid. I went to the range today and was shooting three shot groups under an inch at 100 yards with cheapie white box Winchesters. I'm happy now. Choate was great to deal with, I got my stock three days after internet order. How do you beat that?

 

[chrisTx]

you can get a nice wood stock from boyds' for less than $100.

 

[gudel]

Cool pics guys. I'd like to have one setup like MikeH's

 

[MikeH]

What I got on my 10FP is a B&C Duramaxx stock. Inexpensive, but just a tad better than the factory stock. If you're willing to spend more, there are better choices.

This may help:
http://www.savageshooters.net/sharpshooters/CustomStocks.html