I've had an FV-SR in .22, and I've owned a Savage FV (also heavy barrel) with the same style of stock, only black...and a regular-length barrel. They are decent guns for sure. That camo version is kind of cool, and if you like it~go for it! Only needs to please you.
My experience with Savage guns in .22WMR~limited to 1 rifle, and it shot to (what I consider) to be nearly the full accuracy potential of the caliber. Which is to say....around 1-1/4"-1-1/2" @ 100 yards. As I've rattled-on about in the past...I ran 9 varieties of 22WMR ammo through that Savage off a steady rest, at a measured 100 yards~very controlled conditions. So it's with some confidence I mention those accuracy #s. Yes, it did pull-off a couple of 1" groups...but they were the exception, not the norm. I personally can't imagine how a shorter barrel would tighten-up those groups at that distance, but that's pure speculation.
One thing worth mentioning~the geometry on Savage plastic stocks is considered pretty crappy for scope use~too much drop to get proper eye alignment when using optics. You can only really shoot the FV-SR WITH optics, so I'd recommend you consider a cheek riser of some sort. I personally don't like to tinker with factory set-ups, but I consider it necessary for these stocks. The one I picked seems to work the best, looks like factory equipment, and is reasonably priced. Google "Accu-riser". I chose the black, rubber one.
Back the rifle/caliber~I love .22WMR...but it's no target caliber in my opinion, and like 17HMR....too pricey to shoot pop cans with. lol If you (meaning, me
) have a hunting/pest application for the caliber~it hits very hard for a rimfire. Trust me, I anchored lots of groundhogs with mine. Dropped them WAY better than 17HMR.
