Savage decisions

[BigMag]

Ok, so I have a Savage FTR and love it. I would like to find something a bit more portable that’s not a single shot to go along with it. Still with a fairly heavy barrel in .308. There are a few models but none of them I've even held much less have any first hand experience with. The FTR is the only Savage I've ever had. Here are a few models, any input is helpful.

Model: 12 FVSS


Model: 10 FCP-K


Model: 10/110 FCP HS Precision


Model: 10 FCP McMillan

 

[Inebriated]

The model 10's are all the same action, so pick your flavor as far as stock, magazine, and barrel. The McMillan would be my choice, since I would ultimately put a McMillan on it anyway, and I see no real need for a brake for MY purposes.

The Model 10's are my favorite rifles, probably. I'm planning on a Precision Carbine here shortly.

 

[NeuseRvrRat]

i've got a 12 fvss in .22-250. i don't consider it all that portable. very heavy. but it's a shooter for sure. the factory synthetic stock leaves much to be desired.

 

[snakeman]

i would pick the mcmillan personally

 

[VeryOldDog]

I have the Savage Model 10 Precision Carbine with the accutrigger and accustock. It is a very fine rifle and will shoot tight groups consistently. My other 30 caliber rifle is the Mannilicher Steyr Pro Hunter Stainless in 30-06. It also is extremely accurate and very fine quality. I use both for mountain hunting and occasional target shooting.

Regards,

 

[Inebriated]

I didn't see where you wanted portability, but now that I see it, I'll say the Precision Carbine! Model 10 action, heavy barrel, but shorter, and the Accutrigger and Accustock.

 

[DrDeFab]

Not that it helps you make the decision, but I have a 12 FV in .223 that I put in a Choate sniper stock with a Harris bipod and a 6-24 varmint scope.

Its best five shot group, with Federal Gold Medal Sierra MatchKing 69gr, was well under 3/4 MOA at 100 yards. (I know... best isn't average, but I haven't shot all that many groups with the good stuff, and I ruined most of those with at least one called flyer. )

I'm pretty happy with it.

 

[jpwilly]

McMillan. Although I went with the copy...a package only Cabela's carries with the Choate Tactical Stock for $649. I've skim bedded the stock, bedded the EGW mount, lightened up the accutrigger, Caldwell short bipod with pivot, Burris Extreme Tactical Rings and Millett 4-16x56mm scope.



Shot this at 200yrds the other day with handloads:

 

[Tim the student]

JP, how do you like that stock?

 

[jpwilly]

It works very well. Sure the quality of a McMillan stock is not in question, probably a better stock but I've never owned one. I've made this one work for much less.

 

[Txhillbilly]

I have 2 of the Choate Tactical stocks,and I have been really pleased with them.

 

[hawkeye10]

I have a model 12 BVSS in .223 and really like it. It's heavy so you don't want to carry it far. Don

 

[Six-Gun]

I'm with Inebriated: take the Precision Carbine if it's portability above all else, or the 10 FCP, McMillan stocked version if you don't mind a bit more length with the positive tradeoff being an outstanding stock/action foundation. You really have no need for a muzzlebrake on a .308 unless you are particularly recoild sensative or simply enjoy muzzle blast directed into your eardrums. Don't get me wrong - I like muzzlebrakes, but if you ever hunt with the thing, your ears are gonna pay dearly for a round that isn't particularly heavy-hitting.

 

[TwoEyedJack]

I got a 12FV and put a Bell and Carlson stock on it. It is too heavy to carry very much but it is probably the most accurate rifle I have right now. The B&C stock is not as cool as the Macmillan, but I think I only paid about $89 for it.

 

[BigMag]

Thanks for all the input everyone! I think Im going to go the 10 FCP McMillan
route. I will keep everyone up to date after I do my purchase.