Savage 111FCXP3 package : which caliber ?

[GeoTrekr]

X2 on the detachable mag being overrated for the Savage.

I was big on the detachable mag thing before I bought the rifle because it seemed so much simpler to load/unload than a fixed mag.

However, when shooting the rifle for the first time, the recoil would cause my hand to somehow catch the mag release, and the mag would come out of alignment, and I'd have to pop it in again. Since then, it's not so much of an issue, as I know about it, and consciously (or subconsciously I guess) keep my hand away from the catch. Thing is, every time I have someone shoot my rifle, either for the first time, or sometimes even if it is not their first time but only shot occasionally, I see this happening quite regularily. This leads me to suspect that the release is located a little too close to the natural position for the left hand (My friends and I are right-handed).

Also, as was previously mentioned, it's much easier to find a replacement stock for a non-DM savage than it is to modify one to fit a DM savage.

I recently bought an SPS-V in .223, which comes with a hinged floorplate. I'm definitely a convert. No annoying problems with the DM, but also with the ease of just dumping the cartridges without having to cycle them out individually (blind mag).

 

[scott_r]

If you're only looking for a target rifle why not buy one made for that purpose and not a rifle made for hunting? Just a thought!
Savage makes heavy barrelled target rifles for cheap, throw on an Elite 3200 10x for couple hundred bucks, find one in .308 and your target and competition ready.

Cheers!!

 

[mackillan]

I picked up the same gun last summer when Wholesale had one of their save 10% sales on D, yeah I'm cheap).
Mines in .270 win, right out of the box it was bang on at 100 yards (lucky me) great gun for the money.
I've already sold the scope and mounts, and will be getting a bushnell 3200.
Only thing I did was take a knife and removed the mold lines from the stock.
Oh, and ammo is only 13$ a box at SIR.

I have the same in 7mm Mag and picked up a Bushnell elite cheap. Great at reasonable distances but does kick a lil.

 

[mackillan]

For pure target shooting, I would definately get a .243 first, then the .270 as they are pretty flat shooting and the kick is less than punishing. And if down the road your confidence grows and the opportunity to tag along on a hunt occurs, the .270 will definately fill the bill. My hunting partner uses his .270 for almost everything. He has taken 2 moose, 3 elk, almost a dozen deer, and 1 bear. You can use bullets up to 150 grains, so if you even think you may branch out into occasional hunting but will remain mostly a target shooter. I would go with the .270 If you KNOW you will only shoot target, then the .243 is the way to go. I was shooting a CZ in .243 last weekend and it was a joy to shoot. (I have a savage in .300 win mag and IT DOES KICK LIKE A MULE) The statement made earlier that you should get a stevens isn't a bad one, as the scope that comes with the package is crappy. You will eventually have to replace it anyhow. Why not just get a cheaper rifle and a little better scope. I put a bushnell 3200 3-9x40 on my savage and I love it. Crystal clear and durable. I paid 270 bucks for the scope. Just a thought. It may cost 100 bucks more than the package deal but getting the package is just wasting 100 bucks or so when you have to replace the cheap scope. My friend bought a used 3200 bushnell for 140 bucks and it has lasted on his 7mm mag for 3 years with no problems. So thats an option too. A quality scope can be gotten used with pretty good confidence. Quality scopes are made to last and are worth looking into.

Did your scope have the firefly?

 

[220Swifty]

I follow the sentiment of others. DO NOT piss the extra cash away on the package gun, but rather get the stevens (same rifle, different color) Then takle the money you saved, add a bit on and spend at least 250 on a scope, and a decent mounting system. I also agree with the 223 point. If you are not going to hunt with the gun, stich with something that is cheap and shoulder freindly, but can still reach out past 200 with ease.

 

[POPS]

SAVAGE model 111 PACKAGE.

JUST GOT MY SAVAGE "PACKAGE" in .300 win mag..(my rem. 700 adl and 1964 model 70 are both .30-06. from SIR for $399 (BEFORE TAX) wanted a light rifle for the mountains. over 60 and starting to feel it. gun is a fine accurate rifle . 200 grainers are a little stiff, but not a big deal. SCOPE /MOUNTS/and sling are absolute JUNK JUNK JUNK!!!!!!!!! ! never even fired it with the SIMMONS "BLAZER SCOPE". will use it on a .22 MABE. pulledan old bushnell 3x9x40mm off another rifle.mounted it on the savage and all is well until i buy a proper scope. the STEVENS 200 at $310. at SIR would now seem to be a better deal, as the simmons 8 point or simmons BLAZER can be had from american "DISCOUNT " houses for 25-29 dollars. all said and done, the savage is a bargain.IMHO.POPS