new range queen...LRPV?

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I've just gotten access to a shooting area that will allow me up to 500-yard targets, and am thinking of getting a dedicated rifle for this. I have a few good accurate varmint/predator guns, mostly lighter-weight rifles. I will never compete, just shootin' for fun. I'm thinking .223, and have always been impressed with the results I've gotten with Savages.

The LRPV is calling out to me. Does anyone have enough experience with the target accutrigger to help me decide it its a significant improvement over the regular accutrigger? The FCP model is appealing as well, but for the slight extra cost for the LRPV you get the target trigger, the better stock and stainless steel to boot.

Opinions? I'm not looking to do a build, or modify my new toy significantly. I just want to slap on a scope and start shooting.
 
Target trigger is a HUGE improvement over the regular trigger. Not sure what max pull weight on it is but lowest is around 6oz making it perfect for target use.

I would not want anything under a lb if using for varmints other than gophers.
 
I really like the target accu-trigger on my LRPV. Big difference from standard accu-trigger. If you like the feel of the regular one, the target is very nice!
 
iv got an lrpv, i cant attest to the accuracy as iv yet to shoot it (to lazy to pull a scope off somting else lol so saving for one) but have spennt alot of time dryfireing it, the target accutrigger IMO must be the nicest un modified factory trigger iv ever used
 
I know it's a little out there but I had tremendous luck with the H&R Ultra Varmint Fluted barrel. Yes it was a single shot but shooting it at 100 yards was just plain boring :) You can put together a 223 rig for pretty cheap using the H&R as a base.
 
Not just the trigger, left port single shot instead of mag fed (way nicer when you are digging ammo from a 50 round box) and enough weight that you will be able to spot your shots because the rifle won't jump enough to move the scope off the target. Plus the option of a 1 in 7 twist if you want to use the heavy (70gr+) target bullets that will work at long range.
 
I had the exact rifle peitech describes above, LRPV 1:7". Helliva nice gun and, yes, the target accutrigger was great. But, there was a very fine line in the adjustment where any motion of the gun, including running the bolt gently, would set off the safety mechanism. Half turn on the screw, problem solved.

Regret selling that one. As you note, range queen only, not something you'd want to carry on any distance of a hike.
 
I have a LRPV in .223 and just bought a LRPV in 6 mm BR with a 1:12 twist. These guns for there cost are tough to beat. You won't be disapointed with the Target Accu-Trigger, the actions are dependable, and a nice HS stock to boot. IMO a great out of the box rifle!
 
Got Juice? said:
I have one on my LRPV in 204. Compared to the regular accutrigger it is night and day.
I will not be parting with this Savage anytime soon.
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My LRPV is in 204 ruger aswell. I'm deeply in love. By far my favorite gun to shoot. The trigger is nice. I like it slightly more then 6oz. I'd guess it might be 8-12oz. I find it brakes alittle more crisp.

I'm going to rebarrel mine to 20br soon. :D
 
Lrpv

I like mine a lot .223 gophers pretty much any gophers that you can see are in a lot of trouble. Not a carry around rifle needs a set of wheels.

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Thanks to all for your responses. I just picked up the .223 LRPV dual-port 1in9 twist. I decided against the 1in7 simply because my maximum range here is 500 yards, and I want to keep the option of shooting lighter bullets open. I initially wanted the single-left-port version, but had some trouble finding one...I got beat out to one on Epps' site by another CGNer by a few minutes. I eventually convinced myself that the dual port might at least have the advantage of easier, unrestricted access to the chamber area if needed.

You are right...the Target Accutrigger is a world beyond the regular one. I'm glad I held out for this instead of just getting the 10FCP I had also considered.

The gun is solid, built like a tank. Nice stock, nothing fancy but very business-like in appearance and feel. It occurs to me that this is my first serious centerfire target rifle...no plinking, no hunting, just paper and gongs.

Thanks again for all the assistance.
 
peitech said:
Not just the trigger, left port single shot instead of mag fed (way nicer when you are digging ammo from a 50 round box) and enough weight that you will be able to spot your shots because the rifle won't jump enough to move the scope off the target. Plus the option of a 1 in 7 twist if you want to use the heavy (70gr+) target bullets that will work at long range.
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I have one Love it. Left port has spoiled me. Shot 600 meters with it for the first time the other day. Surprised the bleep out of my I even hit the target the first shot. OP if you do decide on the LRPV you will not be disappointed.
 
jjohnwm said:
Thanks to all for your responses. I just picked up the .223 LRPV dual-port 1in9 twist. I decided against the 1in7 simply because my maximum range here is 500 yards, and I want to keep the option of shooting lighter bullets open. I initially wanted the single-left-port version, but had some trouble finding one...I got beat out to one on Epps' site by another CGNer by a few minutes. I eventually convinced myself that the dual port might at least have the advantage of easier, unrestricted access to the chamber area if needed.

You are right...the Target Accutrigger is a world beyond the regular one. I'm glad I held out for this instead of just getting the 10FCP I had also considered.

The gun is solid, built like a tank. Nice stock, nothing fancy but very business-like in appearance and feel. It occurs to me that this is my first serious centerfire target rifle...no plinking, no hunting, just paper and gongs.

Thanks again for all the assistance.
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I think I may be that CGNer...just bought one from Epps about 10 days ago. It was the used one in .223 with left port, right bolt. Glad to hear you found something you like. :)
 
LOL, you are indeed! I spent at least a week working myself up to get that rifle before I sent my order in. I read your post literally a few minutes later, called and checked and, sure enough, I was too late. Snooze and lose.

How do you feel about that single port feature? I thought that it was a great idea, ejecting on the same side as my off hand to make it easier to corral the empties. I haven't shot mine yet...waiting for scope mounting hardware.
 
jjohnwm said:
LOL, you are indeed! I spent at least a week working myself up to get that rifle before I sent my order in. I read your post literally a few minutes later, called and checked and, sure enough, I was too late. Snooze and lose.

How do you feel about that single port feature? I thought that it was a great idea, ejecting on the same side as my off hand to make it easier to corral the empties. I haven't shot mine yet...waiting for scope mounting hardware.
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Awesome. Farrel 20MOA base and leupold QRB rings and a quality scope, and you will have a devastating platform for varmints or paper.
This is one of the most under appreciated guns out there. Until you pull the trigger.
I am a self-confessed Browning cheerleader. I got this Savage on trade, and planned to sell it. But one range trip convinced me to keep it.
 
Ps. For those like me that CANNOT get a patch down their barrel, i have found the perfect solution. Q-Tips. They require some effort to get started, but wow do they work well.

I no longer spend hours trying to get a patch down, or have one tear midway down the barrel or get stuck.

I am on cloud 9 for this little discovery!
 
Actually, I am going with a Near 10MOA base rather than the 20MOA. The scope that I plan on using for this gun, at least for the present, is an older Elite 4200 6-24x40mm that I already have. Bearing in mind that my maximum range is 500 yards, I looked over the ballistics of .223 mid-bullet-weight loads, checked the adjustment range of the scope, and decided that 10MOA would be a better compromise to keep me closer to the optical centre of the scope at between 100 and 500 yards. I'm new to this long-range stuff (and to me, 500 yards is long range!) so I might be totally wrong about this...it's happened before:)...but I should have everything assembled in the next few days and then I'll find out for sure.
 
jjohnwm said:
LOL, you are indeed! I spent at least a week working myself up to get that rifle before I sent my order in. I read your post literally a few minutes later, called and checked and, sure enough, I was too late. Snooze and lose.

How do you feel about that single port feature? I thought that it was a great idea, ejecting on the same side as my off hand to make it easier to corral the empties. I haven't shot mine yet...waiting for scope mounting hardware.
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I love the left port feature...I haven't had a chance to shoot mine yet - but soon! :)
 
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