Savage 10 Precision Carbine vs. Savage 10 Fcp-k

Another option would be to just buy a Stevens 200, throw on a Shilen match barrel, proper trigger and a Choate tactical stock.

As for optics, check out a Vortex Viper PST or to save more money the new Viper HS LR. The Nikon Buckmaster (4.5-14 & 6-18) also might fit your bill.
 
If the goal is to mechano the Savage, then the accustock versions aren't as easy to deal with.

But if working as a factory rifle, I quite like the precision carbine. For a walkabout varminter, the shorter barrel and compact size is nice. The cad stock is nice too but keeping it clean is a royal PITA. maybe a clear coat will help.

The FCPK is a nice standard varminter. Heavier, better suited to spending time on a bipod or rests vs between the paws. Balance is certainly more nose heavy.

Essentially the same rifle and has the same potential for performance. The extra barrel length is not really going to make or break the rifle. Just whatever you feel you like the looks of best.

If you decide on the accustock, I would suggest bedding (I can help). Great concept but the final product leaves alot to be desired.

Quality of Savage barrels has certainly risen over the years so a good shooter when fed quality ammo and proper bedding, is a pretty good gamble.

If you ARE planning on changing stuff, then start with a FP or something with as little factory you will not keep. Saves money in the long run.

Enjoy...

Jerry
 
Thanks for all the replies folks. It seems that there are a few paths that I could take.

A Stevens 200 was mentioned and I've come across several posts suggesting a 200 as a good action to build a rifle around. Would the model 10 action be superior?

I hadn't given much thought to building from the ground up. I checked out prices on the Shilen barrels and they seem to go for around 500$. I'm a big fan of the accutrigger and Savage seems to offer an entire action and trigger for 630$. Then choosing a stock would come into play and I would expect that to run me anywhere from 500$-1000$. My rough guess is that building a good rifle would run me close to 2000$. My original idea with choosing from LE series was to get a good rifle and scope for the same price.
 
have a look at my website and I have several articles on Savage builds you will enjoy.

If the factory rifle has all the features you want and you are ok with the anticipated performance, that is a simplest, fastest way to get going. Likely the least money too.

But is it the most accurate? No. Does that matter to you? Well, only you can decide that.

A Quality match barrel from Shilen or McGowen will give you higher precision and that is important to me as a competition shooter.

The difference between 1/4 and 1/2-3/4 min does matter to me so I want the best barrels and components to keep me in the running. I also have different needs for trigger and stock which Savage does not offer.

So I start with a Stevens or budget Savage and gut it. Install what I want, tune as needed and go compete.

For the money invested (well below your $2000 estimate), I am competitive with the Rem and custom action based rigs. Just placed 2nd in Chilliwack in F TR.

If all I wanted was to chase gophers, gongs and rocks, grab a factory rifle, bed it, tune some handloads and never look back. More then accurate enough for this task.

The nice thing about Savage based rigs is you can mix and match, swap and sell, to get your costs right around the factory offerings but have much better performance.

No right answer, just build/buy what ever you like and get out shooting. The season is here to play but it will not last long.

Once you have sent a bunch of lead downrange, you will be better versed in what you like/dislike and want.

Part of the process...

Jerry
 
The advise has all been well received but naturally I now have more questions. I like the idea of a match barrel (ex: Shilen) and I like the idea of being able to pick my own stock (Choate's tactical stock seems to go for about 250$). How much does it typically cost to bed a barrel property in a stock?

Also, it seems that Savage is making a point of putting the Accustock on pretty anything that has a decent barrel. An idea for the short term was to buy a non-accustock Savage with a heavy barrel that I could swap out down the road as well as the stock and be left with a) something I can shoot for a bit and b) a good action to build on. Are there any stockpiles of pre-accustock Savage 10FPs or similar out there? Or is this a waste of money?
 
if you could get the 10 fcp hs in 223, you'd be laughing. check out the 12 BVSS. look for a 1:7 twist in whatever you get. you bed the action/receives, not the barrel. you do not need to pay anybody to bed it for you, lots of info online to get you started. the barrels on savages are not match grade, fluting and a brake are of no value on a 223. if you want the fcp and an upgraded stock, you will have 1300 into the gun. you could buy a new tikka varmint or used tikka tactical for that money that would be on the level to a match barreled savage. if you throw a barrel and stock on the fcp k, you'd be about 1800 into it.
 
I have a 10 PC with accutrigger & accustock & love it. Mine is 223 and is spooky accurate once you find the ammo/load it likes. From what the OP says, why not start out with the 10PC for a few years, practice and then modify/upgrade down the road if so desired?
 
i went through the same dilemma your having. the only one that i've researched that has worked is the choate tactical, i would prefer a b: and c or hs stock. get in contact with mystic or juanvaldez. i think juan may even have a few of the mentioned stocks in inventory and will know what would work.
 
anyone pull the action from the stock on the 10PC?? im wondering if the contact area between the action and stock are flush or if it only has a few contact points like the rem 700's?
 
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