Savage 10LE1

[isofluorane]

I'd like to know whether the synthetic stock on the Savage 10LE1 (Standard synthetic stock) needs to be replaced for the rifle to shoot small groups? Previous posts suggest it isn't as stiff as aftermarket stocks, which I'm sure is true. But will it shoot acceptably as is? Does it really need to be replaced for the rifle to perform, or do some just prefer to replace it, for aesthetics and/or marginal performance increase. Just want to know whether I need to factor a stock replacement in if I buy one (which I will). I want the 20" barrel, and don't want a huge, clunky target stock.

 

[dakotasin]

depends on what your standards are. if 1" groups are all you are after (day in, day out groups, not the once a year ringer group), factory stock is fine.

if you don't want a clunky target stock, call mcmillan and have a heavy-fill a-series done up sans adjustment knobs. it is as good as they get.

 

[adaman04]

All reports I have heard are with the factory stock, with the exception of a few. I think it should be fine.

 

[nipprdog]

But will it shoot acceptably as is?

yes. shot mine for a couple years before I upgraded. I did put a Decelorator recoil pad in it initially, since the factory one is rock hard. the stock can be firmed up a little by using some LB weld and a metal rod of some type in the forearm.

over the winter, I upgraded to a Duramaxx stock. not top of the line, but much better than factory. about $100. comes with a decelerator pad.



if I were to do it again, I'd just get the Duramaxx right from the start. the look and feel of the stock is why I got it. my groups really didn't improve until I had the stock bedded.

 

[USSR]

...will it shoot acceptably as is? Does it really need to be replaced for the rifle to perform

Have handled a friends Savage with the Tupperware stock. The forearm flexes big time with little effort. Totally unacceptable in my book. If you are going the Savage route and are serious about obtaining the maximum performance your rifle is capable of, replace the stock.

Don

 

[isofluorane]

Thanks for the responses, guys. Nipprdog, I really like the Duramax stock you showed, may very well go that route. Good recoil pad, very reasonable price; online source says it has aluminum bedding pillars also. Thanks again to all.

 

[Ash]

I had a Savage 110FP in .308 with the factory stock, pre Accutrigger but with a factory adjustable trigger. Using PMP soft point ammo and a Tasco 6-30x50 scope, (which had just okay optics), I was able to get a 3 shot grouping at 100 yards of 13/32". I had no reason to replace the stock.

Ash

 

[Onslaught]

NipprDog - is that a 24" barrel?

All new Savage "FP"s come with a newer, more reinforced stock. You can't tell a difference from the outside, but on the inside, you can see a lot more ribs running down the barrel channel. It is stiffer and less flexible than the old one, and a lot of owners are perfectly content with them.

Even if you did replace the factory stock with a Duramaxx, you'll come in under what a similar rifle from another manufacturer would cost. Unfortunately, Duramaxx doesn't come in a left-handed version .

 

[TheEgg]

Have handled a friends Savage with the Tupperware stock. The forearm flexes big time with little effort.

Yeah, but how does it SHOOT! That is the question.

Purchased mine with every intend to replace it -- it does flex. But it shoots better than I can, so until I get a LOT better, the stock stock stays.

 

[NMshooter]

Do not know about other peoples' rifles, but mine came from the factory with aluminium bedding blocks molded into the stock.

The rifle is secured to those blocks, and the foreend does not touch the barrel or receiver.

For my purposes I am content, it is a slender, lightweight stock.

Shoots 1/2 MOA with good ammo, like Federal Gold Medal Match and PMC Silver with the Sierra 168 MatchKing.

Mine is the older pre Accutrigger model, and has been adjusted to a very crisp couple of pounds. Has a 20" barrel, making it very handy too.

 

[KaceCoyote]

My savage .223 value pack rifle is a solid 1moa rifle on good factory ammo, my stock is beaten and bruised and has survived an aborted attempt to install a bipod. It still groups very, very tight.




Dont fix what aint broken.

 

[isofluorane]

This site is the greatest. I really appreciate all the responses from bright guys who all know what they've experienced, and take the time to share the info with the rest of us.

 

[nipprdog]

NipprDog - is that a 24" barrel?

20".

 

[wintermute76]

The factory stock is ok, I did notice an improvement when I put the Technicarbon TEK2000 on it. Don't know how much is stock related tho or shooter comfort related.

 

[Braz]

These rifles have wonderful barrels. They would probably shoot great with no stock. Mine is pure stock and offers group after group like this...

Grab some good ammo and have fun. If you start crawling the bush, then you can get a good optional stock. But for the range, it's GTG.

 

[redloki]

I am very glad to see this thread. I have been thinking about getting one of these rifles for myself. Is the factory stock the only issue you have had with these rifles? Thanks for the pics guys

 

[nipprdog]

Is the factory stock the only issue you have had with these rifles?

that, and the recoil pad. (or lack thereof)

 

[MM]

I have a Savage Model 12 stainless varminter with the factory stock. While I first thought it felt a bit flimsy and easily bendable, I soon found out that these qualities have nothing to do with the ability of this 300WSM to but bullet after bullet into overlapping adjacent holes. I am trying to work this gun into a 1000 yard weapon and believe it will work, as is, with no stock modification. YMMV.
SatCong

 

[Quintin Likely]

Shooting from the bench, I don't think the flimsy stock makes a huge difference. If you're shooting from position with a sling and you hoss on it hard, you may have a problem then. My 10FP was sub MOA off a bench with just about anything I shot through it.