First Target Rifle Purchase...Savage???

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Sturdyman

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Hello All,

I am new to the forum and have picked up a lot of information while lurking. I would like to purchase a very nice target rifle. I will be joining a club that has access to a rifle range out to 300 yards by the end of the month and need to make a purchase.

I am looking at the Savage 10 FCP HS Precision or the Savage 10 FCP McMillan. I truly can not tell the difference. I was looking at a Sako A7 and the Ruger M77 target and have come across a few areas of concern. I do not have a lot of money to buy a lot of guns so this has to be the one. The Sako has a plastic magazine that turns me off. The Ruger has issues with the trigger and flexing of the receiver. This Savage seems to do the trick. The Savage is also at the top of my price range. I can not go above $1000 to $1500. I still will need ammo and a very good sight.

Please comment on these choices and make recommendations. The rifle will be for target primarily and perhaps hunting from a stand, tower, or blind. I do believe in buying the best that you can with the funds that you have. I am not one to sell after a purchase. What I buy I keep.

Thank you for your time in advance.
 
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Sturdyman

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I did a search for reviews on the web and found a site buy Chuck somebody who does reviews. In the end you had to pay to read the extended review so I moved on. The trigger is a two stage trigger and might not be what he reviewer expected I will concede to that.

I am brand new to this type of shooting and know nothing, this is why I have posted for opinions from those who know.

I do not mean to offend. Pardon my ignorance.
 
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bamaranger

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good choice

You will not be disappointed w/ a Savage as intro target rifle. The Savage is used by lots of competitive shooters who go way beyond 300 yds.

The platform (don't ya love buzzwords) is widely used and hot rod parts are plentiful.

You may want to look into a Savage build, if you can locate a beater 110 for the action. If case head sizes are compatible, a heavy barrel and replacement stock could save you additional money if installed locally. Case head issues can be solved also, but for additional cost.

I bought a a beater sporter 110 in .30-06, lucked into a .308 chambered heavy barrel cheap, and had a shooting buddy do the refit. An after market stock had me on a good start for a match/target rifle for a good bit less than $1000.
 
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hootey

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Target rifle

Bought a FV-12 when it first came out years ago. 22-250, put a 36x on it. The rifle is incredible. 300yd shots are no problem, none at all. Have not modified or changed anything. Added the scope and a Caldwell bipod. If I needed another target rifle, I would not hesitate to buy another Savage.:D
 
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precision_shooter

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Take a look at the 10FCP with Choate Tactical Stock.
Here is mine I bought about 3 weeks ago.

Here is what I spent...

Rifle: Savage 10FCP Choate .308 Win - $649.99
Scope: Vortex Viper 6.5-20x44mm - $249.99 (on sale at SWFA.com)
Bases: Weaver 1-piece picatinny - $24.99
Rings: Leupold PRW 30mm - $49.99
Bi-Pod: Harris Bench Rest - $49.99
Total = $1,024.95 plus tax. This is well within your $1,500 budget and includes optics and all accessories.

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tim s

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The Savage offers much value but it somewhat depends on exactly what "target" means to you. If you're talking informal paper punching with the occaisional club match your good to go. I would also give serious thjought to the Remington 40X, which is in that range for a low milage example and probably the best of the bunch.
 
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Sturdyman

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First off I would like to thank all of yo for you comments. I do not have many friends with this sort of knowledge and rely heavily on the web for my information. This will change soon as I will join a club by the end of this month.

Precision_Shooter thanks for the picture, this is how I would outfit my Savage 10 FCP once purchased. I have also looked at the 12 VLP DBM for hunting and will most likely have both in the .308 Win by summer.

As for what form of target shooting I will say any event that the Associated Gun Clubs of Maryland range offers. Paper and metal I will assume. They do offer a High Power Rifle clinic that I would like to participate in.

Besides the two Savage rifles that I have mentioned are there any other suggestions in the Savage line? At this point I am pretty much sold on Savage. Please give your reason for your suggestions. This will help me make a more informed decision.
 
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P-990

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As for what form of target shooting I will say any event that the Associated Gun Clubs of Maryland range offers. Paper and metal I will assume. They do offer a High Power Rifle clinic that I would like to participate in.
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An introductory to NRA-style Highpower clinic? You'll want to borrow a rifle from them for this, as a scoped, bench-tactical rifle isn't really well suited for this work. Actually, a basic A2-style AR-15 or M-1 Garand would work okay for this. Being able to reload the rifle for quickly and easily is important for sitting and 300 rapid (prone). I like my match AR-15 (Service Rifle) quite a bit for shooting prone at 300 and 600 yards.

Sorry, I get excited sometimes as Highpower is a sport I enjoy immensely. :D

The Savage should be a good shooting rifle. We have a local gunsmith who builds some long-range competition rifles on Savage actions. I believe he sometimes even uses the stock barrels if they shoot well and are of suitable contour. Add a bit of stock adjustment and some good aperture sights and they're ready to go.
 
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.300 Weatherby Mag

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Why not an AR?
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I guess sarcasm does not compute in Wisconson???

For one thing, the rifles we are talking about are far less $$$ than a comparably accurate AR.. Especially if we are talking about a .308 AR-10..

Can't be talking real rifles and Savage at the same time.
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I really do hope you're joking...
 
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4runnerman

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Can't be talking real rifles and Savage at the same time.

I really do hope you're joking Guess im not sure what your referring too.

As you guess,Im not a fan of AR's.
 
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Jim243

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4runnerman

I guess you and I are going to disagree on this Savage thing.


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Actually a 0.28 MOA at 100 yards.


Yes there are a lot of good rifle manufacturers out there, but Savage is one of them on their top of the line and middle of the road rifles.

Jim


Sorry, I guess we do agree, miss read your post.
 
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