New toy!

[waco]

I couldn't pass up an offer that Cableas was running. It goes through Feb. 22nd if you are interested. Savage 12FV in .223, .204. .22-250, or .308
I opted for a .223 being as I don't own a rifle in this caliber. My brother bought one in .308.
26" heavy barrel, accutrigger, and synthetic stock. It looks to have a bit better than Tupperware so we will see.
These rifles have apparently been discontinued for whatever reason. They are a Cabelas exclusive.
They also have the oversized bolt handle and a jeweled bolt.
On sale for $319!https://www.bing.com/images/search?...08036481353649176&selectedIndex=38&ajaxhist=0
Sweet deal in my book. I bought a Cabelas brand scope for it while I was there. 4x16x44 first focal plane, 30mm tube. 1/4"MOA adjustments with a MOA Christmas tree style reticle.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/shoo...67/Ne-10000053?WTz_st=GuidedNav&WTz_stype=GNU
http://www.cabelas.com/custserv/custserv_popup.jsp?pageName=ReticleCabelasFFP
Ground squirrels will be out in a couple months. Just enough time to work up a load.
All in all, I got the rifle, scope, bipod, mounts, and rings for under $700!
The scope was $249 but I snagged the last one in the store so they gave me 10% of and I got it for $225
Probably gonna be a J word only rifle, but who knows. I'll post pics and results when I get the thing and take it out shooting.
Walter

 

[JWFilips]

$319 well that is a super deal for a 26" barreled rifle!

 

[Ian]

Damn, that's a good deal. Score some Federal GMM and you'll be set.

 

[waco]

Right? All I have right now is some RCBS small base dies.
Good call Ian....

 

[waco]

Maybe a Forester compilation seat die to boot!

 

[fiver]

if only they still made the 50gr SPSX....
they do make the 50gr V-max and you can buy them in bulk sometimes.

 

[Ian]

Tough to beat Forster for threaded seating dies.

What's the twist on that rifle? I'm pretty sure Lamar can advise on some 'splody .22 varmint J-bullets.

 

[Ian]

Simulpost. Told ya he'd know.

 

[Ben]

That is about 1/3 rd what I paid for my Savage laminated stock stainless, flutted , 308 Hvy. barrel.

 

[waco]

1:9 twist
I bought some 69gr Sierra match kings to try with H4895
I like the 50gr Vmax in my 22-250

 

[Brad]

Try some RE15 with those 69s. My AR really likes 24.5 gr with a 69 Sierra seated to feed from a magazine. Shots some nice scores with that load.

 

[waco]

I have a pound of R15. I'll try it out

 

[freebullet]

Congratulations!

That will be fun.

 

[35 shooter]

Whale of a deal in my book.

 

[Tony]

RL 15 is an excellent suggestion. You might also try Varget. With 50-52 grain jacketed I like X-Terminator. H 335 is good as well.

 

[Intheshop]

Nothing better than "new gun smell".Sounds like a fun project,"aim small".BW

 

[KHornet]

Hard to beat Varget-----period!

 

[freebullet]

H 335 is good as well.

Yes...with a 40 gr hp varmegedon flat base it's is phenomenal out of every 1-9 twist I have tried.

 

[gman]

Nice snag! Good luck with it.

 

[waco]

I sold a handgun scope today. I'm using the funds to buy a Boyd's Pro Varmint stock with adjustable comb in coyote color. I got the adjustable cheek piece also.
I'll post pics when I get it put together.