Savage LRP 6.5
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Those targets are from my load testing, and my standard practice is to subtract 0.243 from the outside to outside measurements. Actual bullet holes are slightly less than that, so the numbers on my testing target are a little "optimistic", but yes it can do 1/4 moa.
You might want to check in a little more detail what you are getting. I think the model you are looking at is the Long Range Precision and has a magazine. It probably has two action screws. The single shot has three action screws, an aluminum bedding block, and a target action. Or at least mine does. The AccuTrigger in the target action is setable to about 6 oz. Not sure that comes with the LRP or not. The current model that I like in the Savage line is the 12 F Class, except I would prefer a left port. You can get it in the 6BR and in the 6.5x284 Norma. The 6BR in 8 twist should be very good out to 500 meters, while the 6.5 would be better at 1000.
My plan for this project was a 1000 yard gun, so I might stick with the 6.5. The LRP does come with the red accu-trigger that is adjustable and it does have a 4 round DBM which I prefer to a single shot. Not sure if the LRP has 2 or 3 actions screws, does it make a big difference?
I'm 99.999999% sure the LRP have only two action screws.
The third screw don't make any difference, in fact some people dont une them or don't tight them.
The single shot actions are slightly more rigid.
What I love about my single shot action is the right bolt/left port configuration.
Good luck with your search, those LRP's looks like very good rifles out of the box.
I have both Model 12 Savages , my LRPV is a 1:12 twist 6BR and my LRP is a 1:8 twist 260 . I bought the
6BR a few years ago , and it shot great right out of the box . I use it in my club centerfire benchrest shoots .
The last one I won with a .221" group . It shot like this from load testing . I ordered my 260 last year waited
6 months for it , but my 200 yard range was closed all year . I have done some promising tests at 100 yds
but nothing conclusive till next next season . The LRPV has 3 action screws and my LRP has 2 . Both have
target accu-triggers . I bought my 260 to shoot long range also , but I am having trouble finding ranges
long enough to take advantage of the 260's long range performance . I plan on looking for a clear cut
this summer , to do some test shooting .
6BR a few years ago , and it shot great right out of the box . I use it in my club centerfire benchrest shoots .
The last one I won with a .221" group . It shot like this from load testing . I ordered my 260 last year waited
6 months for it , but my 200 yard range was closed all year . I have done some promising tests at 100 yds
but nothing conclusive till next next season . The LRPV has 3 action screws and my LRP has 2 . Both have
target accu-triggers . I bought my 260 to shoot long range also , but I am having trouble finding ranges
long enough to take advantage of the 260's long range performance . I plan on looking for a clear cut
this summer , to do some test shooting .
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The theory would be that the single shot action will be stronger and more ridgid because it is solid on the bottom, and the size of the feed/eject port is really quite small. And the single shot allows for the middle action screw, where the magazine would be. I think the aluminum bedding block also helps by making the stock stiffer. I bedded mine over the bedding block. Before and after photos below. It is good to get the Target AccuTrigger as it makes it much easier to shoot at 6 oz, compared to 3 lbs or so, that the standard AccuTrigger is designed to.
Another thought is that the LRP 6.5 I believe is a 6.5 Creedmoor, where the 12 F Class comes in a 6.5x284, that has more power/velocity for 1000 yards. Shoots the same bullets, but wind drift decreases with increased velocity. The Creedmoor will have longer barrel life though.
Another thought is that the LRP 6.5 I believe is a 6.5 Creedmoor, where the 12 F Class comes in a 6.5x284, that has more power/velocity for 1000 yards. Shoots the same bullets, but wind drift decreases with increased velocity. The Creedmoor will have longer barrel life though.
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Just curious what load that would be?
The LRP I have is in 260 Rem. Lapua Scenar 136L seems to be the most accurate bullet, I use H-4350 and H-414 for about the same result.
It is a 0.7 moa rifle with most any target bullet but the Lapua's put it down to a 0.5 moa set up, under ideal conditions.
The bedding system in the LRP is an engineered product. Suggest the front action screw tightened to ~60 in/lbs and tune with the rear screw, this one is in the neighborhood of 30 in/lbs. This tuning (varying the torque value) of the rear screw will shrink those groups dramatically, values are probably different to individual rifles.
This rifle , with properly torqued action screws and bench rest quality handloads, can be competitive at 1000 yards.
It is a 0.7 moa rifle with most any target bullet but the Lapua's put it down to a 0.5 moa set up, under ideal conditions.
The bedding system in the LRP is an engineered product. Suggest the front action screw tightened to ~60 in/lbs and tune with the rear screw, this one is in the neighborhood of 30 in/lbs. This tuning (varying the torque value) of the rear screw will shrink those groups dramatically, values are probably different to individual rifles.
This rifle , with properly torqued action screws and bench rest quality handloads, can be competitive at 1000 yards.
It was factory ammo
Hornady 140Gr ELD match
Hopefully I'll be able to hand-load for it and reach similar results or better
