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OH, USA
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Posted: 7/30/2017 9:43:39 PM EDT
[Last Edit: privateer1967]
New to the precision rifle game. Brought home a new Savage 12 LRP in 6.5 Creedmoor. Can't wait to get some glass on her and try her out. New to Prec rifles so any tips appreciated.
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Posted: 7/30/2017 10:12:37 PM EDT
[Last Edit: alpha0815]
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Awesome rifle and probably the most accurate rifle Savage makes in the 6.5 Creed. I came very close to purchasing one myself, but went another route. It should be a shooter, just may take some time to get the barrel broken in.
For additional mags or high capacity, make sure to check out Dark Eagle customs. If you ever get around to doing a barrel replacement, Northland Shooters Supply has everything you need. Barrels, nuts, recoil lugs. Good luck and let us know how she shoots. Edit: Don't skimp on glass! |
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Posted: 7/31/2017 8:46:24 AM EDT
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First it's Creedmoor
Yup don't skimp on glass. Get the best you can afford. You plan on loading or buying factory ammo? |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 7/31/2017 3:07:39 PM EDT
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Oooh that looks nice. We'll need pics with glass on it. How much did it set you back?
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OH, USA
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Posted: 7/31/2017 3:36:28 PM EDT
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I'm gonna throw a swfa ss 12x42 on it, best I can do at the moment....need rings and mount....picked it new for around $ 970 and tax
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Posted: 7/31/2017 3:48:04 PM EDT
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Tack driver right out of the box. good choice.
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Posted: 7/31/2017 3:50:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By alpha0815:
Awesome rifle and probably the most accurate rifle Savage makes in the 6.5 Creed. I came very close to purchasing one myself, but went another route. It should be a shooter, just may take some time to get the barrel broken in. For additional mags or high capacity, make sure to check out Dark Eagle customs. If you ever get around to doing a barrel replacement, Northland Shooters Supply has everything you need. Barrels, nuts, recoil lugs. Good luck and let us know how she shoots. Edit: Don't skimp on glass! |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 7/31/2017 8:12:54 PM EDT
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Congrats OP. I have the same rifle. Buy some Prime 130 grain ammo or Hornady Precision Hunter 143 grain ELDX. That rifle loves both.
I was hitting 600 yard steel consistently third time out. Enjoy it. |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 7/31/2017 8:35:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RKaz1:
Congrats OP. I have the same rifle. Buy some Prime 130 grain ammo or Hornady Precision Hunter 143 grain ELDX. That rifle loves both. I was hitting 600 yard steel consistently third time out. Enjoy it. |
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Posted: 7/31/2017 9:13:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By privateer1967:
Curious what your optic mount set up is like...I'm trying to figure out what height rings I need. Also try the Hornady 140 and 147 ELD-M loads for target loads. The 143 ELD-X is a good hunting load but if not hunting then no need for the extra cost. |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 7/31/2017 10:18:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rob01:
With a .20 MOA base and that scope you can use .825-885" height rings. What you looking to spend on base and rings? Also try the Hornady 140 and 147 ELD-M loads for target loads. The 143 ELD-X is a good hunting load but if not hunting then no need for the extra cost. |
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Posted: 7/31/2017 11:14:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By assaultdog0351:
Ouch, those mags aren't cheap... almost worth it to look at other options. They also make a nice extended mag release. |
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Posted: 8/1/2017 7:56:04 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Rob01]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By privateer1967:
Had not decided on a base yet but I'm looking at Seekins rings. I don't hunt ,I'll be shooting steel and paper. And if just shooting steel and paper then stick with the match loads. |
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Posted: 8/1/2017 10:52:22 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By privateer1967:
Had not decided on a base yet but I'm looking at Seekins rings. I don't hunt ,I'll be shooting steel and paper. |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 8/1/2017 11:00:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By assaultdog0351:
for your SA, the seekins base will not work on the LRP, unless you have a mill and can mill off the recoil lug. |
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Posted: 8/1/2017 1:04:09 PM EDT
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not sure, I have a mill
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NC, USA
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Posted: 8/1/2017 5:34:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By privateer1967:
Curious what your optic mount set up is like...I'm trying to figure out what height rings I need. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By privateer1967:
Originally Posted By RKaz1:
Congrats OP. I have the same rifle. Buy some Prime 130 grain ammo or Hornady Precision Hunter 143 grain ELDX. That rifle loves both. I was hitting 600 yard steel consistently third time out. Enjoy it. 50 power scope with 60 objective. So they probably needed to be high rings. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 8/2/2017 10:55:42 AM EDT
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Enjoy.
I had to use a cheek riser on mine to get any kind of cheek weld. I used a NF 20 moa base and rings tall enough to just clear the front bell of the scope. The Darkeagle mags are very nice. The factory compatible 10 round magazine has worked just as well for half the price. Clean it thoroughly before shooting it. |
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KS, USA
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Posted: 8/3/2017 8:19:26 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By alpha0815:
For additional mags or high capacity, make sure to check out Dark Eagle customs. If you ever get around to doing a barrel replacement, Northland Shooters Supply has everything you need. Barrels, nuts, recoil lugs. Frank |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 8/10/2017 11:59:02 AM EDT
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I got Seekins rings and a Night Force Base. It's just mocked up here, I hope to get it mounted properly and get it zeroed this weekend.
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USA
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Posted: 8/10/2017 12:08:23 PM EDT
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Saw this thread late, but next time look into DNZ Game reaper mounts
Your Savage will be an excellent shooter |
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Posted: 8/10/2017 5:41:34 PM EDT
[#21]
Good choice with the Seekins and NF setup.
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AL, USA
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Posted: 8/13/2017 12:07:19 PM EDT
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This is what I want. I'm not happy with my Remington 700 5R in 308. Have been looking at Savage for a while now.
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OH, USA
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Posted: 8/13/2017 2:24:00 PM EDT
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First range trip today... zeroed at 100 yards very easy. Was hitting 6 inch steel plate at 600 yards roughly 50% of the time. Best group at 600 was around 6 inches so real close to 1moa with Hornady 140 gr eld match. I know the rifle will do better, but I need some more skill to get it there.
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WI, USA
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Posted: 8/13/2017 3:06:26 PM EDT
[#24]
Exciting!
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Posted: 8/13/2017 9:33:37 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Et2ss]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By alpha0815:
Awesome rifle and probably the most accurate rifle Savage makes in the 6.5 Creed. Not being a smart ass, but thinking of picking up a precision bolt gun. What's the difference between a model 12 and the Mod 10? |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 8/13/2017 10:08:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Et2ss:
Is this better than the BA 10 Stealth? Not being a smart ass, but thinking of picking up a precision bolt gun. What's the difference between a model 12 and the Mod 10? |
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Posted: 8/14/2017 12:45:39 PM EDT
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Also, I think the stealth has a small shank barrel, the LRP has a large shank.
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