Looking at the Savage Tactical Short Action 10FP. Looks like with a good scope this should be a sub-moa gun at 100-200 yds. I'm undecided on .223 or .308. The .223 being about half the cost to shoot and all I plan to do with it is target shooting anyway, but does anyone have any opinions or personal experience with either caliber?
Opinions on Savage Tactical Short Action.
- Thread starter bullseye
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I have a little experience with both. Both are good cartridges and both have some benefits over the others.
I personally would get the .223 becasue I already have a precision rifle in .308 and all my .223s are black evil looking things.
The .308 can be used to take larger game if you ever plan on hunting with it.
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Schmit
GySgt, USMC(Ret)
NRA Life, Lodge 1201-UOSSS
"Si vis Pacem Para Bellum"
I personally would get the .223 becasue I already have a precision rifle in .308 and all my .223s are black evil looking things.
The .308 can be used to take larger game if you ever plan on hunting with it.
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Schmit
GySgt, USMC(Ret)
NRA Life, Lodge 1201-UOSSS
"Si vis Pacem Para Bellum"
I picked up a 10FP last year, in 308. No complaints to speak of. I have a Simmons 44MAG scope mounted on it, and it works real well as a combination.
My only complaint, if you will, is the stock. It's a better rifle after a refit with a McMillan, or HS Presicion.
It also would make a very nice Scout type(another thread mantioned this rifle).
Best Regards,
Don
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My only complaint, if you will, is the stock. It's a better rifle after a refit with a McMillan, or HS Presicion.
It also would make a very nice Scout type(another thread mantioned this rifle).
Best Regards,
Don
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The enemy of my enemy, is my friend.
Rob Pincus
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I just ordered a 10FP Tactical .223 at SHOT, Once I throw some Glass on it and take it out to the range, I'll be happy to let you know what I think. 
My reasoning on going with the .223 was basically as noted above, all my .223s are evil looking (even my Mini-14 is a GB version!). I have the .308 dept well covered and wanted to try this out as a close-in alternative to the .308 bolts I've got. This living in a city thing muct be getting to me.....
[This message has been edited by Rob (edited January 25, 2000).]
My reasoning on going with the .223 was basically as noted above, all my .223s are evil looking (even my Mini-14 is a GB version!). I have the .308 dept well covered and wanted to try this out as a close-in alternative to the .308 bolts I've got. This living in a city thing muct be getting to me.....
[This message has been edited by Rob (edited January 25, 2000).]
Rob,
I have the .308 dept well covered
After reading your post I just realized something.... My .308 Precision Rifle is black and evil looking also(Might be time to camo her up! ) and that doesn't even take into accont my shotfun... oh hell... I'm screwed when they outlaw Black Guns (thank goodness I have a Green AUG)
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Schmit
GySgt, USMC(Ret)
NRA Life, Lodge 1201-UOSSS
"Si vis Pacem Para Bellum"
I have the .308 dept well covered
After reading your post I just realized something.... My .308 Precision Rifle is black and evil looking also(Might be time to camo her up!
) and that doesn't even take into accont my shotfun... oh hell... I'm screwed when they outlaw Black Guns (thank goodness I have a Green AUG)------------------
Schmit
GySgt, USMC(Ret)
NRA Life, Lodge 1201-UOSSS
"Si vis Pacem Para Bellum"