Posted: 9/7/2001 12:18:21 PM EDT
| What do you all think? My dealer says it is the "worst feeling" centerfire he has ever shot. I know there are many devotees out there of the 10FP. Pros and cons and comparisons to the Rem 700PSS would be greatly appreciated. any other options out there for heavy barreled tactical rifles in the Savage price range? |
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Pros: 1. MOA out of the box accuracy with good ammo. 2. Relatively inexpensive. Cons: 1. Not the best trigger in the world. 2. Stock kinda cheapy and not very many replacements available. Summary: Hmm, you can set up a Savage 10FP with scope, bipod, and get Sub MOA accuracy for well under $1k. Not too shabby! |
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Quoted: OK, but how much is an aftermarket trigger going to set me back? Is it now going to have me biting at the heels of a used 700PSS (around $550)? Don't buy from Brownells when you can go straight to the source. SharpShooter Supply 419-695-3179 ask for Fred. Triggers run $85. |
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Out of the box, yeah, Savage triggers are very heavy. I didn't measure it but I'm guessing mine was about 8-10 lbs. You can go with a Sharpshooter Supply or a Canjar but Savage triggers are fairly simple to adjust if you have some mechanical aptitude. I got mine down to 3-4 lbs. with just a slight hint of creep. I could go lower by replacing the spring steel wire and stoning the sear engagement surfaces but I'm happy with it as is, safe, consistent and reliable. [red]WARNING! Follow these procedures at your own risk. I assume no liability for anything you decide to do with your own rifle.[/red] [url]http://www.varminthunters.com/tech/savage/[/url] [url]http://www.snipercountry.com/trigger.htm[/url] The factory synthetic stock is kinda flimsy. Sharpshooter Supply makes a replacement varmint/tactical stock for the 10FP. The latest word is that H-S Precision is going to be producing replacement stocks soon, but no start date as of yet. On the plus side, Savage rifle barrels are known to be accurate out of the box. I get sub MOA out of mine using good match ammo. |
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I have 4 savage rifles..... 10fp .223 factory stock & trigger 10fp .308 factory stock & aftermarket trigger 110 25/06 choate stock,aftermarket barrel & lug. (riflebasics) trigger,8x32 scope 110 .270 factory wood stock & trigger the first 3 are all MOA guns.The 270 is a hunting gun..so i dont shoot it off of bags or a bipod and yes the factory stock sucks..but you can fix that with 2 tubes of epoxy and a piece of steel in one afternoon........and that trigger can be adjusted . jmo |
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I will agree whole heartedly about the stock and the trigger. The plastic stock is a POS and shouldn't be offered on anything bigger than a .22 in my opinion. The trigger is rough and heavy as well. I adjusted my trigger and there isn't much to it either. You can also coat the trigger surfaces with some stuff called Brownells Action Magic II. I replaced the trigger with the Sharp Shooter Trigger dues to some trading and switching parts out. My stock I replaced with a Choate Tool stock from Brownell's...fins a buddy to order ya one at dealer cost, about $120.00 shipped and the Trigger as well. So doing a bit of leg work, shopping, trading and what not. I have a Savage 110FP in .308, SA 1st Gen 4-14x56 scope, Harris Bipod that looks like this [img]http://photoasa.com/disk2/3063/88203_Sav110fp.jpg[/img] And shoots like this [img]http://photoasa.com/disk2/3063/87927_110FPgroup.jpg[/img] I think I am out about $750.00 total after well was said and done. Rifle hasn't had more than about $25 roauds yet and was all mil surplus and the 150 UMC stuff that made the holes...I am happy [^] Karsten |
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My Savage 110FP (110 is long action for larger calibers) in .30-06 with Choate Ultimate Sniper Stock and BSA 6-24 AO scope: [img]http://wsphotofews.excite.com/035/gH/Kq/OS/yx58611.jpg[/img] My Savage 12FV in .223 with Choate Ultimate Sniper Stock and Tasco 4-16 AO scope: [img]http://wsphotofews.excite.com/034/5k/n3/v5/yB78511.jpg[/img] Neither has had any trigger work and both shoot sub MOA out of the box, even with factory stock. |
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LarryG...to clarify to confussion as to why i stated 110FP in .308 I will offer this explaination. Up until the mid 1980's Savage only had one action for it's bolt gun...Long Actions hence all the old Savage's where 110 series or simularly #'d. The competition forced them into the short action for the .308 and smaller calibers. Note..below Savage on the right is a 110FP in .300 Win Mag, Rifle on the left is a 110FP in .308 [img]http://photoasa.com/disk2/3063/76446_Sav110FPs.jpg[/img] I was confused when I 1st bought the .308 as well....a Brownell Tech straightened me out. Karsten |
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Back in the summer of 1994, I saw friends leave for a 10 day trip to go and shoot prairie dogs. I could not go because I did not have a rifle to use. I was going to be ready for next year. The obvious caliber choice for a poor college student was the .223, a cheap but effective rifle was also needed: enter the $315 Savage 112FV. I bought a cheap Tasco Mag IV in 8-24X to use for optics. I still have that set up today and have fired well over 500 rounds during each of those trips since the summer of 1995. I have yet to have the groups grow and the trigger has stayed at an adjusted (my adjustment) of 1 pound and 9 ounces since 1995. I keep up with Remingtons, outperform Rugers, and trash all Winchesters I have compared my rifle to (all belonging to different friends). Savage makes a damn fine rifle, regardless of price. Dont be fooled one bit by the price tag. You should buy that Savage 10FP, take your time on the trigger, find a good accurate loading, and enjoy the results. Just my two cents..... JRB L1A1 |