Savage 10/110 Predator in .243Win.~anybody have one? Opinions?

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Hey guys~settling in on this as the next rifle, and while I have 100% confidence in a Savage shooting well...at nearly $1,000...I'd love to hear some first-hand opinions of this model (in this caliber) if you own, or have owned one. I own a Model 10 in .223 ("precision carbine") and have owned everything from Cooper/Remington/Winchester...and have shot Tikka/SAKO as well. So please....if possible~fight the temptation to slam the brand for the fun of it. :) I'm not in a place where a $2,500+++ rifle brings any extra value to the shooting experience. I've "been there/done that" so to speak. (though I hate that expression)

Looking forward to the responses, and if you happen to know where a new/lightly-used copy is in stock...please don't hesitate to let me know. (here, or via PM)

Thanks!
 
I've had this Savage 10 Predator Brush in .243Win for about three/four seasons now. Took me awhile to figure out the 1:9.25 twist liked between the 68-90gr range, but once that was sorted all has been good. It now sees a steady diet of Nos BTs 70gr getting pushed by IMR 4064. Easily does 1/2-3/4" groups @ 100yrds. Paint is starting to wear on the Bolt knob and the end of barrel, but it is of minor concern to me. Eventually this rig might see a MDT LSS Chassis, but that's way down the road. This particular version is not offered anymore (Brush Camo).

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Another option within the Savage line is the Pred Max 1. The one below is a 22-250 w/a 24"" fluted non-bull bbl. It too is typically Savage accurate. The stock on this is the Accustock variant, but I personally don't see any difference between it and the above 10 Predator non-Accustock. If I was to buy this particular model again, I'd be inclined to give a serious look at the 6.5CM or .260Rem (if it is still offered) if I didn't already have the .243Win.

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The only other difference between the two models outside of bbl length (22" Vs 24") and profile, is the 10 Predator has the top/side bolt release where-as the Max1 has the bottom/trigger guard release. Both cycle in the same clunky Savage fashion, but lock up solidly. There was a member on here that was selling bolt lift kits for Savages awhile back, but I haven't been able to find it or remember who it was.

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Thanks for the input~greatly appreciated! Yes, it's the Max1 I'm likely getting, but since I do most of my varmint stuff in the spring summer~the camo is of no consequence. I don't think it adds, or takes away from the gun from my perspective.

Great way to describe the Savage action~that's dead-on. "Clunky, but locks-up solidly". Workhorses indeed...and accurate ones at that. I'm thinking around the 87gr. V-Max, and was hoping the 1:9.25" wasn't too fast a twist rate for that weight. Sounds like you got it sorted-out. If I end-up getting the rifle, I may PM you for some direction on the loads you found worked-out. You don't have to give-up anything you don't want to though!

Thanks again.
 
I am renting one, it is sitting in a boyds forst camo laminate stock, will soon be adding pillars, some bedding and a 35 remington barrel........but I have got to shoot it as a .243 at least once before I do all of that, so I have loaded 2 rounds for it, I just hope the scope I threw on it is close to being on for the second shot so I can see how accurate it is lol
 
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