SAVAGE F/TR or 308 PALMA
- Thread starter hawk37
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Just a quick question? If you where buying a rifle for f-class shooting would you buy the F/TR or the PALMA buy Savage or buy a Model 700 Target Tactical with the Bell&Carlson stock? Must be .308.
punkrockboy
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I had a rem 700, then I tried a savage F/TR, sold the rem 700, never looked back!
shotgunjoe
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When I bought my F/TR I had the option of the Palma but could not get to see it. I bought the F/tr and sometimes wish I had gone for the Palma, the adjustable cheekpiece and slightly less weight make scope and accessories options much better.
Mystic Precision
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I would go PALMA because of the more adjustable stock.
However, for what they are asking for these rifles, I would just build my own.
Jerry
However, for what they are asking for these rifles, I would just build my own.
Jerry
Of those two options, I'd opt for the Palma because of the adjustable stock. If you want to stick w/ Savage, but aren't tied to the two mentioned, I'd opt for the savage f class w/ the f/open style stock. The F/Tr stock is really a sad excuse for a prone stock.
Remington doesn't make anything i would rely on to be suitable for use in F-Class without modification, however as a basis for a custom rifle, you can't go wrong.
The Savage FTR shoots very well. Team Savage uses them. They are cheaper than the palma model, and as someone that does not use cheek weld, i do not consider this lack of an adjustable cheek piece as a problem. I agree with Matt's comments about the stock, but then it is unlikely you will not be bitten by the bug and the desire to upgrade along the way anyhow.
I would buy an FTR and upgrade the stock if you really think you need to. You will have the best of all worlds for not a whole bunch more.
Bear in mind, the FTR rifle (and the Palma) would be used in FTR class. If you buy the F-Class models, which come in 6BR or 6.5-284, you will be competing against full-on customs in Open Class. This is a much more technically superlative class.
The Savage FTR shoots very well. Team Savage uses them. They are cheaper than the palma model, and as someone that does not use cheek weld, i do not consider this lack of an adjustable cheek piece as a problem. I agree with Matt's comments about the stock, but then it is unlikely you will not be bitten by the bug and the desire to upgrade along the way anyhow.
I would buy an FTR and upgrade the stock if you really think you need to. You will have the best of all worlds for not a whole bunch more.
Bear in mind, the FTR rifle (and the Palma) would be used in FTR class. If you buy the F-Class models, which come in 6BR or 6.5-284, you will be competing against full-on customs in Open Class. This is a much more technically superlative class.
Mystic Precision
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And since upgrading is more then likely, especially with the F TR stock (Ugh), why not get a superlative stock from the get go.
If you went Palma, they are listed at $1740 which likely means approx $1860 when the dust settles.
With a budget like that, you can build up with a match barrel AND Robertson stock that is set up for your form of shooting. Plus the rig will outshoot the Factory pipe.
I love Savage rifles but I think their pricing is getting ahead of other options.
Jerry
If you went Palma, they are listed at $1740 which likely means approx $1860 when the dust settles.
With a budget like that, you can build up with a match barrel AND Robertson stock that is set up for your form of shooting. Plus the rig will outshoot the Factory pipe.
I love Savage rifles but I think their pricing is getting ahead of other options.
Jerry
Sorry, I meant the Savage Benchrest, which can be had in .308, w/ a 1-12" barrel.
http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/12 BENCH REST
F/tr
So we pulled the pin on the Savage F/TR, at the $1139 it was a pretty good deal. The Palma model is really nice but $700 more for a stock is a little on the high side, ya I know the end of the barrel is turned down for iron sights and there is a few other differences but if your not using them why pay for it? Loaded up some Berger 155gr. and some 168gr. A-max, so off to the range we go. Buy the way this is for my 15yr. old boy, he finished 8th at Connaught this year on his CL course shooting TR rifles, and was invited back for next year to qualify for NRT and Bisley. Thanks for all the input on rifle choice.
So we pulled the pin on the Savage F/TR, at the $1139 it was a pretty good deal. The Palma model is really nice but $700 more for a stock is a little on the high side, ya I know the end of the barrel is turned down for iron sights and there is a few other differences but if your not using them why pay for it? Loaded up some Berger 155gr. and some 168gr. A-max, so off to the range we go. Buy the way this is for my 15yr. old boy, he finished 8th at Connaught this year on his CL course shooting TR rifles, and was invited back for next year to qualify for NRT and Bisley. Thanks for all the input on rifle choice.
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skeetgunner
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Congratulations Dad! My hat's off to you.
Mystic Precision
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Very nice shooting.
Let me know if I can help with the base, bedding and bolt timing.
Jerry
Let me know if I can help with the base, bedding and bolt timing.
Jerry
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- Halifax, NS
Im thinking about buying a Savage 10FP in .223 to learn on, then glass bed the action and replace the barrel to a 30" 1:7 twist for the 80/90gr Berger VLDs.
Would you say that it would be easier and/or cheaper to just buy the Savage F/TR instead of the 10FP?
