Savage Model 10
- Thread starter jperos
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I have one in .308. My 3 Tikka's with regular barrels shoots better. Once in a while it shoots a tight group but it's not consistent. I think a better trigger and a bedding job would help it. Action and mag not smooth like on Tikka. Some on here seem to like them.
I currently have 3 Tikka's but not one in .223. I just wanted to get something different and I kind of liked the looks of the Savage. Hopefully I can get some more input.
I like them! 
Have a read of a few owners.... http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=395664
Edit to add a pic My best at 100 yards- .24moa
Have a read of a few owners.... http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=395664Edit to add a pic
My best at 100 yards- .24moa
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Jack Brock
Regular
- Location
- ABBOTSFORD
I have this Savage model 10 PC and am very impressed with the accuracy it is in 308 as it is more versitile for big and small game.
With my 168 gr hand loads at 200yds the groups were under 2".
With my 168 gr hand loads at 200yds the groups were under 2".
Mystic Precision
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Summerland, BC
downsides to the new savage action style:
smooth barrel nut - PITA to swap barrels
Bolt release by trigger guard - really goofy if you want to take out the action bolts
Accustock - great idea, not so great product. Bedding makes a big improvement.
cad pac camo looks cool but is a royal PITA to keep clean. might be better with a matte clear topcoat.
Upsides of the new savage action style
looks more like other mainstream rifles
Accustock does improve on the basic polymer stock for not too much of a weight or cost increase.
If you get the 223 version, you will have one of the longest mags in this cal. no problem loading 75gr VLD's for lots of LR fun. Feeding is usually very smooth as the center feed design doesn't have the drag staggered mags might suffer from.
All savages can benefit from proper bolt timing to make them lighter and easier to cycle. These new actions don't benefit as much as the older styles but will still feel much nicer then they are out of the box.
Otherwise, they offer all the positives of the Savage product line up.
1/2 min is certainly not out of the question with proper handloads AND bedding.
Jerry
smooth barrel nut - PITA to swap barrels
Bolt release by trigger guard - really goofy if you want to take out the action bolts
Accustock - great idea, not so great product. Bedding makes a big improvement.
cad pac camo looks cool but is a royal PITA to keep clean. might be better with a matte clear topcoat.
Upsides of the new savage action style
looks more like other mainstream rifles
Accustock does improve on the basic polymer stock for not too much of a weight or cost increase.
If you get the 223 version, you will have one of the longest mags in this cal. no problem loading 75gr VLD's for lots of LR fun. Feeding is usually very smooth as the center feed design doesn't have the drag staggered mags might suffer from.
All savages can benefit from proper bolt timing to make them lighter and easier to cycle. These new actions don't benefit as much as the older styles but will still feel much nicer then they are out of the box.
Otherwise, they offer all the positives of the Savage product line up.
1/2 min is certainly not out of the question with proper handloads AND bedding.
Jerry
