Savage VLP...Yow!

[Lef T]

I bought a Savage Model 12 VLP in .223.
I had ordered one in single shot but couldn,t stand waiting
any longer(almost 3 months) and bought one with the internal mag.
I put in a High Score single shot follower and am very pleased.
I am a handgun lover first of all but wanted a rimfire rifle and a centerfire
for the range.
I bought a CZ 452 Varmint for 22LR .
I've been testing out loads for the Savage.
I'm using H335 because I'm loading on a Dillon 650 and wanted a good metering powder.
I started with Hornady 55gr.bullets....disappointing.
Sierra 69gr.Matchkings HPBT.....oh yeah baby.
Tried Hornady 68gr. Match HPBT........disappointing.
So far I think I'll stick with the Sierras.
My best 5 shot 100yd.group so far is 3/8 in.
I know I can do better.
This rifle is heavy,but I'll just be shooting it off the bench.
For an out of the box factory rifle,I am very pleased.
Here;s a pic:

 

[Bigbill]

Very nice rifle. I thought of getting one myself, but I have doubts about the Accu Trigger.

BB

 

[canucklehead]

Try finding one in left hand - impossible.

That's why I sprung for the Tikka T3 Varmint instead... But VERY nice piece you have there

 

[yupper]

Very nice gun and I have heard and read lots of good things about it. I too was considering it (almost put the order in too), but I really hesitated on the weight. I ended up going with another make.

Sweet looking gun. Have fun!

 

[CyaN1de]

Try 24grs of Varget with those 68grn Hornady's....it shoots well in my Savage LRPV and 24-26grns with the Sierra's.

 

[Jeff/1911]

That is a very nice looking rig.

 

[BigUglyMan]

I have doubts about the Accu Trigger.

Unfounded. They're excellent triggers.

 

[the_big_mike]

Very nice rifle. I thought of getting one myself, but I have doubts about the Accu Trigger.

BB

Possibly the best or second best factory trigger on the market.

I think the latter...

Tikka gets my nod on triggers!

 

[dorm]

Should I say it...why not...out of the box, for the money (and often for more money), you'd be hard pressed to beat a Savage. Here's mine.

By the way, sweet looking setup you got there. I like the wood furniture.