I understand that. Same as above, in left-hand. In fact my price, even special-order, was almost $100 less than the published MSRP. So far, no hang-ups or failures associated with the mags. They have superior customer service from my own experience. Hornady Match .308 168 gr BTHP, #2. If I was a target shooter,I’d have the trigger on any rifle set to a very light setting. I set the trigger to its lowest point which was 2.2 lbs. Weight about 6 lbs. Black synthetic stock. To my surprise after lapping the bolt, I did in fact tighten up my groups keeping my 4 of 5 groups inside a dime at 200 yds. Savage Arms I really like the 20″ bbl as it makes for a very handy package to tote for a disabled vet such as myself. Our overall take on this new Savage Model 10 is that it is an extremely well thought-out and executed firearm, and that it will be difficult to beat in its class. It has been discontinued and a new lesser model has replaced it. Savage is no stranger to bolt action rifles, so it takes a lot from them to impress me more than I already am. scout/sniper(RET.) Fitted with 22" barrel and open sights. The first thing I did was checked engagement of the lugs and had the bolt lapped as they “Bit” uneven. Because I haven’t shot it I won’t make like I know how good or badly it shoots …not yet, that will be another post later. Well I for one am not getting excited about any “sniper rifle” out of the box or whatever, that only shoots 1.5 MOA!!! Savage Arms model 110 Elite precision rifle. Introduced in 1998. How bout shooting under some stress and under other than prone scenerios. I really see no need to invest in reloading to get incredible accuracy out of this gun. If you have a Savage rifle, can follow directions, and can use a wrench, you can remove and install a new Savage barrel without a gunsmith. All shots were at 100 yards. I have shot against a lot of braggers like them on the range they have all kinds of explanations why theirs groups have opened up. The magazines on this gun are from Accurate Mag, as is probably the bottom metal. – 2-front sling studs for sling or bi-pod I went from 1.5 inch groups at 100 yards down to .250 inch after I changed the scope. Infraponderando la compañia, se trata de los retractores de memoria, tienen vida util de 30 años, salvale la vida a los que van a empezar a Morir, al General le gusta Mandar. When you depress the fin, it makes the trigger ready to fire. It will also print under 1-MOA with Factory, Federal 180 grn, Hornady 180 and Winchester Supreme 180 grain weight bullets. I have an old Burris scope I use that has target turrets and is in need of a rifle. Model 10FP—Tactical (Short Action) Short-action chambered for .223- or .308-calibers. What makes the Savage Model 10 GRS a contender in the long-range game? I set up a Remington SPS Varmint in .308 Win with a 26″ barrel & Sightmark 6-24X56 Triple Duty (yes, I, know, cheap) that shot it’s first eight rounds into a sub MOA group at 100 yds using the 168 gr. $1,299.99. The Savage 10T is built off a traditional Model 10 action with a few upgrades from the factory. 3/4″ groups with ball ammo. We shot several types of ammo, including some cheap berdan primed surplus .308, and not one group in dozens of magazines came out to more than an inch and a half. Chambered for 7mm-08 Rem. The trigger is set at 3 lbs. I wouldn’t go so far as to say anything negative about another person’s choice in ammo but I have tried several Factory loads that did not perform out of my rifle. Yea this review had no experimentation, and Ben didn’t shoot for us. The action is a bit rough, but it is tight and the reproducibility can’t be questioned. CAREFUL and protracted handloading coupled with adequate action bedding and whatever your approach is to barrel floating usually yields some outstanding groupings to 500 yards from most any current rifle manufacturer’s products. I own a Mod. It comes in .308 Winchester and has a free-floated heavy fluted barrel threaded for a suppressor, set in a digital camo simplified version of the Savage Accustock . Anybody that knocks “Hornady” doesn’t know squat. We are working up handloads and hope to best the TAP & Fed Match rounds. 5R set up the same way would be $700+/- more and at that point better trigger, better DBM and with handloads the same damn accuracy. I do load my own ammo and it took awhile to find the right dope. A better question is can you do the job? 7 of 15 Savage Model 10 GRS The renowned AccuTrigger is user adjustable and offers a light and crisp break. Features shortened hardwood stock. Usually the purchaser isn’t a sniper at all but says I found this great deal on the rifle for you to use when you go to basic sniper school and we make you a TADA! I agree the 10 rnd mag is “tacti-cool” and may be needed in competition shooting but for real world use in the field the thing gets snaged on everything and is just a p.i.t.a to work around. my 16 in 7mm/08 is at 3 lbs and a real tack driver ,that gun is a first year short action, weather warrier. Mounted a Leatherwood 1200 scope on it and shot Federal Sierra Matchking Gold Medal Match BTHP 175 gr. none of my other Savage’s came with it it so it just dont feel right , I just would not go under 3lbs and make sure you used the tang safety , that what it’s there for, as for changing out the triger . I put mine together with a sturdy Harris bipod for just a shade over $2000. Savage has been building accurate, dependable rifles for hunters and target shooters loaded with innovations for high performance since 1894. be_ixf; php_sdk; php_sdk_1.4.18 30 ms The conditions were gusting winds on the quarter at 10-15mph. The Sporter I bought 3 years ago for $459 + tax , will shoot back to back to back 5/8″ groups , 3 shots @ 200 yards indoor range , using WBY. I shot .6MOA at a lasered (by two Nikons) 101 yards (my gun range is not correct) the first time out after a 40 round break in with PMC ammo. – adjustable trigger down to 1-1/2 lb (most other Savage rifles only go to 2-1/2 lbs.) I bought a 2012 Savage 10 FCP-SR safe queen in 2015. Total weight is less than 8lbs. This gun features a 22" threaded barrel and a matte black finish. First .308, .338 Win Mag, and finally .338 Lapua Magnum. are from a great group of good people that love our country and will always take the fight to protect our freedoms. I can shoot around .5 moa on any given day with it from a bipod at any distance. I’m not enthusiastic about the talent of whomever was behind the trigger and/or the ammo you used. For a lighter, compact, carry version I also like the 20″ version with a simple Hogue stock and the 4×16 PST scope. #4. Chambered for .243, 7mm-08 Rem., .308, .270 and .300 WSM. An entry grade rifle regardless of where it is purchased is only as good as the man and his knowledge behind it. then it ain’t worth what they are asking for it. I have tried other combinations, even custom made rifles, but there is something satisfying about a weapons system that you can put together “out of the box” that runs between $2000-$3000 price range depending upon options that will shoot as well or better than the $10K equivalents. VERY cheap at 40 bux! Introduced in 2007. MSgt Tang; USMC, Retired. I’m sure Savage, making a rifle like this, would make one that SHOOTS. For you bulls-eye shooters out there. I have never been to a public range to see this but I have been sent to “shooting schools” that civilians also attended. Hunters don’t shoot prone bypod or sled. Look forward to this weapon in some different calibers from 6mm xc or the 204 up to the 338 lapua. Weight about 8 lbs. – digital camo finish synthetic stock, can double as my first hunting rifle without other folks giving me “the look” ( I will convert to a top-loader for hunting, if I ever go hunting) Attached to the Model 10 action is a 24” heavy contour barrel with a 1:10 twist and 5R rifling. Oh btw, my savage has the 4rnd flush mount detach mag, not the 10 rnd. If that rifle won’t shoot at least 1/2″ at 100 yds with Federal GMM 168gr. Savage 10/110 Predator Hunter Bolt Action Rifle -A middle-weight champion built for putting fur on the stretcher and coyotes on the ground/ the Model 10/110 Predator Hunter Max … So to anyone who is reading this article I would highly recommend the Savage, there are more expensive alternatives out there, and if pride in ownership is important then you may want one of them…but how will you feel when the guy with the “cheap” rifle out shoots you and your $10-15K marvel? I have never needed more than four rounds loaded into a mag to get the job done. even though that really wasn’t a sniper rifle review, the Tactical Rifle reviewed in that article is a true sniper rifle. Now at 50 yds, it will clover leaf the 3 shot group from a standing position. Our five shot groups were just over an inch, which is very good for an out of the box production grade rifle as well, and more rounds generally stayed within that 1.5″ circle. this is my first bolt action rifle. You may laugh but after I shimmed the action and floated its barrel on my Mosin sniper I shot two 5 round groups at 100 yrds ; both groups were about 1,5 inch off dead center but 5 rounds vere touching each other in an one inch line. Believe me this is I have seen Savage rifles in the tactical world here and there but most are purchased by agencies that don’t do their homework and learn the best pun BANG FOR YOUR BUCK. is about 4 lbs. My model 10 FPS has been a safe queen for some time as I researched scopes ad naseum for it. trigger w/3position tang mounted safety. Thank you to those with respectable comments. My VGX from the 1990 vintage , in 270 Win. As the article briefly stated, every rifle needs ammo tuned to it and the only way to do that is with reloads. Enter Your Price Range. Generally these are custom rifles and some have a detachable box style magazine along with other high end, law enforcement-type features. (in stock) - 4.5 (2) Introduced in 1998. Also featured is the Model 6 and Model 29! Savage doesn’t consider the needs of a sniper in the thinking out of this system. All of my rifles and scopes are hand-painted with spray paint from rattle cans…when the camo chips or wears I just spray on another coat. I have no doubt this gun will shoot sub MOA with match ammo at 100yds. Not very impessed with this gun report. I produced a 100 yard 5 shot group that maisured .239 center to center and a 1000 yard 5 shot group that maisured just over 3.3 inches. Introduced in 1998. However, for $1200 without a scope and getting groups of just a bit shy of an inch at 100 yds, something seems a bit wrong. – pre-mounted 20 MOA Picatinny base (…although mine did not have one installed, apparently it should have) It is splitting hairs, but we were not able to get Ben Becker our resident US Army Sniper out on this gun. I had sub MOA with all of them but the Hornady gave me .250 in groups at a yards so that is the favorite of all. Same company, so may be the exact same mag. Keep in mind that a savage short action is more like a medium action. The H155hpbt are great for varment but I still need to experiment with a few companies ammo to find a good large game hunting round this rifle likes. If I was in the market for a true sniper rifle I’d get better “Bang” for my buck and buy a real sniper system. Federal GM308M is *the* standard… and you guys did a test with this Hornady stuff? people need to go beyond 100yards with their testing. I think it is the best value out there. They already have one but it only holds 5 rounds in the box mag. Should be able to do dime size @ 100 yards. I have a similar savage model 10fcp with heavy 20″ flutted barrel, detach mag, same accustock, accutrigger @ 1.5lb and a cheap bushnell 3×9 (Vortex viper pst FFP comming soon!) I have no problem @1200 meters, (after only 10 practice rounds) making hits on target 3-5 times consistantly with this firearm set @1.5lbs.Great job SAVAGE teaming w/MCMILLAN TACTICAL. My opinion of the SAVAGE ARMS COMPANY are tenuous at best . This Savage will serve you as well as a working sniper rifle, and it will double as a hunting or even varmint rifle. I am a 26 yr. Ruger beat them at their own game on that feature in a $300-$400 gun. Shooing a Sierra BT bullet, in the 190 grn weight, it will shoot .380 from the bench. Happy safe shooting all. both of these loads peform great shooting .6″-.7″ at 150 yards. PERIOD. The barrel comes without sights, and has a thin sporter taper. I HAVE RECENTLY PURCHASED A SAVAGE 10-FCP-MCMILLAN .308 TOPPED W/4.5x14x50mm. I bought a 10 fcp-sr and out of the box with a Nikon m308 it hits the same hole @100yds….. This is a great sniper rifle and has proven itself time and again. Argue over nonsense and spread misinformation to everyone around for what purpose? http://www.savagearms.com/. NOTE: To determine the best load for your Savage Model 10ML-II. The best I could get out of my Savage Axis/Edge in .308 was 15/16″ with WW SUP 150GBT. Premium for Choate or McMillan stock. I will tell you why I purchased this particular rifle: The Model 10 is a short action version of the long action Savage Model 110 . It just takes the right shooter, scope, ammo, rest and day to do it. Lots of F class shooters using Savage rifles. To purchase a Savage Model 10 on GunsAmerica.com, click this link: . in your sniper rifle you are either to close or using the WRONG SYSTEM. That’s all rifling, trigger, bolt and ammunition. The term I was looking for is “Cover Safe”. I have the Rem. I did have a Savage in .17HMR that misfired about 30%of the time so I got rid of it.I can’t imagine a so called tactical weapon having misfires.Can you imagine a police officer on a roof takeing out a bad guy and CLICK!I think it is very accurate as well and if it misfires on coyotes I can live with that I won’t take it elk or Mule deer hunting either.Tactical no way! Shipments of these firearms are currently being delivered to dealers. It shoots minute of head at 100 yards, that’s what a sniper rifle is designed to do, so i don’t see a problem. Not just match. sku: gdc0000005822 caliber: 308 win action: bolt action capacity: 4 rounds. 70 win and the savage there is no contest. That’s mediocre at best. Model 10XP Predator Hunter Bolt-Action Rifle Package. I think the worst ammo I tried was that CBC 7.62×51 M80 ball ammo that was military surplus and it was too hot, the groups were very bad or about 10 inches at 100 yards and it would not eject without tapping the bolt with a mallet. Features 20" light barrel, with detachable magazine. Includes 4-12x40 scope, 22" barrel, AccuTrigger, choice of Realtree Snow or Mossy Oak Brush camo overall. But at $699 I am very happy with the rifle. Locations: Utica, New York Westfield, Massachusetts. or .308 Win. Federal Premium Gold Medal Match 7.62×51, 175 SMK. Maybe we will see a long action 300wm or 338. Now they have the series 2 Synthetic / Stainless NIB for $650. If you aren’t familiar with this device , it is a special safety device on the trigger that allows you to carry a gun with an extremely light trigger without fear of the gun going off by mistake. empties it changes the over all harmonics of the gun. Because the 10 FCP SR is so difficult to find in my area, I almost bought one for $1,200 NIB. I love it. Bolt-action rifle similar to Model 10. Remington has a weapons system like that but LORDY the price! I would best describe it as a matte finish. But in fairness, you guys should have used several types of ammo. The Model 110 was designed by Nicholas Brewer in 1958 and has been in continuous production since. I think this gun can be close to a .25MOA gun with more practice and perhaps some Hornady Ammo. (Plus with the rising ammo prices I have saved a boat-load of money!). After doing so, and with proper breaki -in and cleaning, keeping 3/8″ groups at 300 yards was common fare with my best at 1/8″ groups at 500 yards. But I really want to spend the money I saved on a three barrel quick change system. Add to cart. Not a “sniper” rifle in the bunch. Mine is an older version with internal mag, but I have never ever had an issue with picking up the next round. Also, I have not revealed nor am I connected with any rifle builders I just know the art and continue to be active. For an actual out of the box, sniper rifle, I would suggest the FCP with flush fit magazine, H&S stock, and a 6×24 Vortex PST scope. I have this rifle with a leupold 8-25 scope and using a bipod (not a lead sled) it can put 3 rounds of 168 grain Federal Gold Medal Match ammo into a dime size hole at 100 yards. The rifle delivers exceptional accuracy and performance whether you're engaged in top-level competition or simply trying to beat your personal best. with a cheep 3X9 40mm scope on it. I would not be to pleased if I was a hostage and the sniper under stress, breathing, sweating ,fighting bugs, heat ,hunger, dehydration,radio traffic and a dynamic scene has to take a well thought out precision shot quickly and had to think about a light trigger.If sniper supershooter Ben for example had to abort a shot because the hosage fell or stumbled into the projected bullet path just as he was beginning his press it would not be good.Triiger control is diffucult enough no need add another problem. Guns America was introduced to me by accident so I chose to jump into the frey. I believe Savage has announced a .338 LP on there 110 action. YMMV. . This just might work. This makes one more thing the snag on everything you go through to get in position. Well, here we go with another opinion. Selvage not Savage . I have done it with the rounds that I have. The Savage Model 10 is a bolt-action rifle built with a drilled and tapped steel receiver, carbon steel barrel, and synthetic stock with recoil pad. 168 TAP or match should have been used. savage 10-16 short action round back picatinny scope base. I have had my FCP-SR for about a year now. Again, can’t stress this enough, take this gun to the range, practice with it, and you will be shooting it in no time like a champ. Similar to Model 10FCM. Even when the gun heated up in the South Florida sun she stayed on target. We used a Vortex Razor HD as the optic for our tests. Loose fitting. All my other guns are of the “black rifle” format Also, it’s known that as the mag. Many years ago, the treasures of today were scoffed at. When I put finger pressure on it, I want it to go, without the trigger safety. I traded the gun a couple weeks ago for a new Savage 10/110 FCP HS Precision in 300 Win Mag and it shoots just as good, but definitely kicks harder. We did not find one problem issue with the gun, and though it is heavy with a full mag, scope and bipod (13 pounds), it balances nicely and sets up easily. Seems that the ignorant are such great shooters that they can buy a cheap rifle and win titles at camp perry. TAP ammo. – threaded barrel end Consistent Accuracy. I had several other groups that were slightly larger but all were “clover leafed”. It is my educated position between the mod. Recent 1st savage purchase of the 110fcp and after zero of my swfa ss scope it punched the same hole at 100 meters using honady 150gn. 3035SUFFIELD, CT- Savage Arms is pleased to offer serious long-range shooters a new secret weapon with the Savage Model 10 GRS. Fitted with 24" barrel. I lappped a set of Seekins rings to fit the slightly larger than 30mm tube Bushnell Tactical Elite 6-24×50, Triad Stock pack, Atlas Bipod. I get your point about people bragging and telling fish tales about the MOA accuracy. I don’t like the detachable mag. Keep up the good work Savage. The mags are half the size and fit perfect without the jiggle. Weight about 6.2 lbs. 5 shot string of 168 gr sierra’s at 100 yards covered with a dime. Next post: 3D Training Targets From ZMB Industries, Previous post: Wal-Mart Swingers – Stay Away. factory 115 gr. Savage Model 10 GRS Savage Arms equips the rifle with a removable Picatinny rail that makes it easy to attach optics. So on to my resident gunsmith with article in hand from Guns & Ammo if memory serves me correctly. After trying several factory rounds I settled with, #1. Go check the Tactical Rifle review in G.A. Weight about 6.25 lbs. I used the advertised 168 bthp the from sierra and federal. Anyone can make a sub-moa gun but not everyone can make a sniper rifle. He could probably have beaten the factory target. I have to agree with you. gee, thanks for the detailed info. You gotta buy 6-12 factory loads for any of these guns and see what works if you aren’t going to reload. Savage 99: Savage arms model 1899 32 40. Show Results Show Results. Not a top tier “sniper rifle” in the bunch. And yes, Savage does make a .338 Lapua with similar features if you take the time to look. Nobody I saw in the review shot the rifle in any position but prone with a sled. The massive number of unknowlagable readers and respondents is saddening. I searched high-and-low and could not find an out-of-the-box rifle with all of the above features for the price. My savage 10 FP was shooting terrible until I changed the scope. Magazine capacity 4 rounds. Don’t normally reply to gun reviews, especially old ones but thought I might have something to add to this discussion. We try to match the cost of the scope to the relative cost of the gun. Someone needs to do a review on Hornady ammo. why? You pay for what you get. Thanks. I wood give the most credit for a tac driver to Weatherby Vanguards . Style: 22631. Main issue here is it sticks out. ….all I can say is…..mmmm hmmm……. The trigger in this rifle is just waiting for inconsistancy by adding yet another hurdle to send a projectile downrange. Black synthetic stock. It comes with a ten round detachable box magazine and a Savage Accutrigger. It is not a sniper rifle… Yeah, i agree about the scope choice. I have taken this critiqued this rifle through another venue. This rifle review should have gone away from the term “Sniper” because it never completed the review in my mind. If you need to have 10 rds. After months of searching I was finally able to special order a 10 FCP SR from Hendershot’s in Hargerstown, MD. yes Hornady is a real factory round. besides, no shooter needs 10 rounds in a precision bolt action rifle, if you do, you should swap out for an AR platform. I experimented with different primers, casings, powders and of course a whole bunch of bullets. Semiper Fi, The worse are the unskilled , so called experts who are teaching others how to shoot. but im not so sure now i bought a weatherby vangaurd 308 2 months ago and put a 3 group pattern at a 100 yards that was covered up by a nickel and best of all half the price. This isn’t a bench gun. More details. I had a 10FP in 308 a few years back. I want to buy that gun. 46 New SOCOM Sniper Rifle - Barrett MRAD Advanced…, Marine Corps Leans Into New, Longer-Range Sniper Rifle, Bug Out With Savage: New Model 64 Takedown - SHOT Show 2019, Savage Announcing New Backcountry Xtreme Series…, The Sabatti Urban Sniper w/Trijicon Review:…. By ojs5 in forum Vintage Savage/Stevens/Fox Firearms Replies: 1 Last Post: 02-17-2017, 08:07 AM. Also have a heavy fluted SS 112 300 mag that will consistently shoot 2-3″ at 500 yds. It was a little pickey at first when finding amunition that it liked. As a civilian who buys my own ammo the cost is prohibitive. (CARLOS HATHCOCK SCOPE ARTICLE IS HERE. I can’t shoot the thing because the trigger is set too tight, at about 5 lb, but my son gets hole-in-hole. All rifles tend to “like” a certain ammo, because of the harmonics in the barrel when it fires, and that 168 grain load may be the best one for this gun. As far as ammo I always start with Lake City match 168gr BTHP then move on to what they used and four or five brands after that. You can almost never go wrong with a Savage, and this tricked out Model 10 FCP-SR will most likely be judged as best in class among out of the box rifles. Savage did their marketing homework extremely well because it is the ONLY rifle out of the box with the following features ( I challenge anyone to show me differently for less then $ 1,300) A scope is also personal choice and based for most “regular” shooters on performance but in the high end scopes like Nightforce you’re talking $1500. This is at least 90 % true, taking in all considerations of only quality guns , reloading and the the shooter . there eazy to set and if you go to far then your safety wont work right , my first try (many moons ago) I had to take back apart , the safety got stuck at the half way point , fixed that and now some 15 years and a few buckets of brass later that 270 win mod 110 is still at 3.5 lbs . We weren’t able to get any of that Black Hills ammo, but you may want to try that round if you buy the gun. Please, keep up the debate. The Savage Model 10 has a black finish. In my opinion and I would tell people to try the Hornady to see how well it flies from their gun because it seems savages love it. Most of the sub minute groups they brag about are just in their minds. Law Enforcement Series ... Savage 10 FCP-SR 308 Win Law Enforcement Bolt Action Rifle with Tan Digital Camo Stock ... (Left Hand Model $761.00 $589.99; Brand: Savage; Item Number: 22194 It is a lot more compact and lighter and also comes in FDE. Savage Arms, an industry leader known for out-of-the-box accurate rifles, has integrated these and other custom style features into their new Model 10 FCP-SR. Savage Arms is an American gunmaker based in Westfield, Massachusetts, with operations in Canada.Savage makes a variety of rimfire and centerfire rifles, as well as Stevens single-shot rifles and shotguns. I use no muzzle device. Check out Mcmillan rifles. Bullet whip due to the lugs not biting equally. http://www.hinterlandoutfitters.com/savage-arms-rifle-18900-lapua-magnum-bolt-black-aluminum-accustock-stock-black-finish-p-28648.html. I have this rifle, it shoots much better than 1.5″ I have had groups down to .4″ at 150 yards with hand loaded ammunition. At that time approx/ 10 years ago, I was a avid reloader not to mention, so very meticulous , weighing each bullet, casing and of course the powder charge. . Shoot one hole groups in any environment….. I took many years ago a Stainless Savage, cleaning it as I shot for the first box on a non-windy day bench rested 30-06and shot 4 of 5 groups inside a quarter zeroed at 200 yds. The gunsmith I bought it from laid down and shot a quick 10 rounds in about 15 seconds, using a bipod, and the 10 round group measured 1-5/8″ for the 10 shots, with six shots being less than an inch. Anyhow, when I got this rifle it was missing the scope mount. Even more recently, Savage has teamed with Ashbury Precision Ordnance (APO) and developed a reputation for ultra-long-range precision rifles with the Savage Ashbury Precision and the Savage Stealth 10 BA, able to reliably engage targets at maximum ranges … I can only imagine the old timers reading this article and shaking their head, while the young bucks slobber and drool at all the pretty words and the loosely thrown around term in this article “Sniper Rifle” Savage, step up please. Fitted with 20" barrel, removable ghost ring rear sight, one-piece scope mount and other special features. If your going to review a sniper grade firearm then set it up as a sniper grade firearm. box mag is nothing but problems for a sniper. This was my first bolt gun. I love my Savage 10 FCP-SR. I don’t know who they consult but I don’t believe it was a sniper , or someone who has knowledge of the art. I have $950 into it including adjustable tactical stock, 20x scope and bipod. The MSRP is $1213, and if you can find one, the street price is well under that. Introduced in 1999; discontinued 2005; reintroduced 2007. Our test gun came with a one and half pound pull Savage Accutrigger. Less Abbreviations, Funny I have done my best target work with most accurate using Hornady in the 165 grain. Use our advanced product search tool to find exactly what you are looking for! The Savage F-Class rifle beats most custom target rifles (which cost four to five times more) “hands down,” as evidenced by the Savage F-TR team winning the 2009 World Championship in Bisley, England and the U.S. F-TR National Championship in 2010. In most cases I am feeding in single rounds from a shell holder on my off hand arm. I will be buying 1 or 2 blued ones and 3 or 4 of the stainless and the deluxe models. So in closing , as long as Savage keeps using that Accu-Trigger , I’ll spend my money on other brands . Savage has very rarely let me down. anyway I have over 40 guns and all my bolt guns are Savages for good reason , eazy to tune for that sub-MOA and if you just want to hunt, then just grab a box of ammo and go !