savage 110, can I make a decent bench Gun?

[RevolverMan567]

I am in the process of debating betwen to rifles for a decent bench gun build.

One is a rem 700 short action the other is a savae 110 long action, but I have a few questions... I am well aware of what the remmy is capapble of but the savage...

Can I get a nice bench type of stock for it (large flat forearm, relatively stright buttstock for smooth tracking)

I want to build a fast twist (1- 8 to 9" twist) 22-250 for 3-400 yards. will this short action cartridge work on a 110 long action?

Also does anyone but Rifle Basix make a good triger?

How hard is it to switch the barrel, Ive read its easy and ive read its nearly impossible without the right tools ( action Vice)

Im just looking for imput from those that may have built off of a savage 110 action, not a debabte on which is better.


Thanks in advance.

 

[Bartkowski]

A short action cartridge will work in a long action provided the bolt face is the correct diameter.

 

[skinewmexico]

Yes, you can get a stock from SSS, Stockade, and several others.
A 22-250 will work in a long action, but there are more accurate cartridges (6mmBR). You'll probably have to put a SA mag on it to get it to feed.
Timney makes a good trigger, the gold standard is the SSS.
Takes 30 minutes to change the barrel, assuming you have barrel blocks, a vise, and a nut wrench.
Savageshooters.com will be your best source of info.
Here is a target from a 6.5x47 Lapua I put together, when I was load testing (that's a dime) -

 

[R.W.Dale]

Takes 30 minutes to change the barrel, assuming you have barrel blocks, a vise, and a nut wrench.

Or 20 minutes with the proper technique of using a crescent wrench strategically



This from my shilen barreled stevens 200 bench gun chambered for 7.62x39

I really like the rifle basix trigger I have in this gun, To me is't a good as you can expect a non set trigger to be and it's isn't the light version

I am well aware of what the remmy is capapble of but the savage...

The savage can do EVERYTHING a rem 700 can do only without buying your gunsmith's wife a new Buick

 

[RevolverMan567]

so I think I am going to go ahead with the savage cause I already have several 700's.

I think I have decided on the shilen 1-8" twist 22-250 barrel, and the Stockade bench rest stock and the 4oz rifle basix trigger. Ill have around 600 total in the stock ans barrel and trigger

 

[skinewmexico]

I'd still get the SSS trigger.

 

[Sunray]

"...for a decent bench gun build..." As in benchrest rifle or a 'I like to shoot targets off a bench because it's fun' rifle? They're not the same thing.
Any heavy barreled .223 will do nicely for the latter.
Go here for good info about the former. http://benchrest.com/forums/

 

[RevolverMan567]

Im well aware of the difference, and I have several small bores that will easily shoot sub 1/2" as long as I do my part off of sandbags and a bi pid.

Im looking for a gun to set on two bags with the wide 3"fore end and straigth buttstock that will track well so tht I can compete, and be competative, at the local ameture matches where I can shoot free recoil. I want something different that I have now which are more, (god I hate the term) "tactical" setups, with a round beaver tail fore end and palm swell and usually a textured finish in earth tones ( your HS Stocks and McMIllan A2 Style)

I want a full blown heavy class bench gun, and as long as I can get it to shoot in the .4 - .5's consistantly at 100 I will be happy. I dont have to win every match but Id like to at least be near the fron or middle thats the kind of bench rest gun im talking about.

I think with the stockade benchrest stock, the shillen match select barrel and a good tight headpsce, and a nice sub 1lb trigger i should be able to do that with a little load developement.

 

[RevolverMan567]

Would you guys go with a laminate stock, or the fibglass with aluminum chassis that stackade has. I like the fiberglass because with a hollow fore arem and butt stock I can adst the weight accoringly

 

[R.W.Dale]

For what you want I would probably go with one of the immensely huge and heavy benchrest styles from richards microfit in some really flamboyant color like desert sunset

http://rifle-stocks.com/target_style's.htm

you can get up to a 5" wide forend

 

[john917v]

In regards to the OP's thread title, I'd say the Savage would make a great rec/entry-level comp. bencher. They even sell separate Savage actions to be used for comp. They are known for their accuracy, and dependability, all while being affordable!

 

[redneckrepairs]

Yes the Savage will make a fine entry level rifle if that is what you want . The savage action is pretty user friendly, and has a reputation for accurate shooting from the factory . I have no dobut other actions properly tuned could out shoot it if you do your part . However starting out you cannot do your part so a " cheap" savage would serve you well till you outshoot some " real rifle " guys on the range .

 

[jerkface11]

I've got the SSS trigger on my Savage. Just about everyone who makes triggers has one for Savage now.

 

[browningguy]

I set my 12 FV in .243 up with the SharpShooterSupply LVT stock, they make a slightly heavier model for F class but mine also gets carried in the field for PD shooting so I went a bit lighter. It's sompletely stock otherwise and holds 1/2 MOA out to 600 yards (longest I have shot it) with the 85 gr. SMK's.





As for fiber or laminate I can only say I like the SSS laminate, they are pillar bedded and nothing seems to move in them. Also when discussing these being an entry level, keep in mind the F/TR nationals last year were won by a stock Savage 12 F/TR. And they were up against full customs, about the only things I would think you might outgrow would be the standard barrel if shooting a 12 FV like mine. If it was going to be a pure bench gun I would go with a heavier wieght than the Savage varmint that's on it.

 

[RevolverMan567]

the primary reason I am going with the savage is because I have a guy i work with who wants to trade me 110 in 270 for the henry 22 ever action I have. I dont shoot it much and i was hpoing to build a bench gun on the cheap.

 

[mgregg85]

The savage works well, very easy to change barrels with it.