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Stewie333

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Having had a look at what Savage offers, I could use some advise regarding an F-Class purchase. Essentially it has come down to one of the following 4 rifles.

12FV
10FP-SA
10FP-LE
12BVSS-S

I know there are variations within these selection such as single shot, long and short actions and barrel lengths, even McMillan stocks for the FP-LE. Is the most expensive 12BVSS-S in .308 worth nearly $200 more than the "entry level" 12FV. Is the McMillan stock worth the extra dough in the FP-LE? I already have a Savage BTVS in .17HMR so I am familiar with the accutrigger. I also like to leave my rifles bone stock, so is spending more up front on a McMillan worth it or will the standard 12FV or 10FP-SA work with a bipod. This would leave more cash for rings and glass.

Cheers

Stewie
 
Save the $200 and get the Model 10FP HS Precision. It has a slightly shorter barrel than the McMillan but it come pre bedded and pillered. The gun otherwise is identical to the McMillain version. Do a search for it in the forums. One fellow on the forums here posted his range pics with it and it was very impressive. I can't find the thread right now mind you. If you want to do some farther distances in the future maybe the 26" would be worth the extra dough. I also like the 12BVSS because you can get it in 300WSM and the stock is excellent.
 
Talk to Mysticplayer here on CGN. Jerry built an awesome barrel block rifle with the Savage Stevens model 200 that just smokes. Jerry is Ma Bell when it comes to reach out and touch someone. He will get you going in the right direction.
Dave
 
I handled a 10fp-le with the Choate stock today, not sure how I felt about the stock. I also handle a standard 10fp and the stock was really chinsy. Actually it was total garbage. The Choate was chambered in .308 and the asking price was $600. Deal? Yes? No? Suitable for F-Class? I don't really care if it heavy or not, I won't be hunting with it. I can't wait long, I know it will sell out from under me.
 
The choate stock is not my cup of tea, but it is a practical design and $600 bones is a great price. The chinsy standard stock rifle retails for over $600 at Wolverine. And yeah, its a stupid stock. I can only see a person buying that stock if they were going to get a custom stock right away and throw the old one out, I have 2 of them lying around. The Choate 10FP - LE2A is 739 at Wholesale Sports so it looks like a bargain. It also has the 26" barrel like the McMillain.
 
You're near Ottawa, so you probably will be shooting F class at Connaught. They shoot to 900 meters. If you choose F(f) class pick a 308 with a 26' barrel and a vertical pistol grip(McMillan). If you choose F(m) class pick the BVSS in 300 WSM. I have found that the vertical pistol grip provides more control.
 
Keep in mind that to shoot at ALL of the Ontario ranges, that 147 gr. bullets are the maximum allowed. So with a 30 cal, you will have to shoot 135 gr. Berger bullets. At Ottawa and Kingston and Borden 155's and up are OK
today.
As an alternative, a 12bvss in .223 or .243 will offer better balistics than a 135 gr. 30 cal. bullet, and will allow you to shoot at All of the ranges.
 
windborne11 said:
Keep in mind that to shoot at ALL of the Ontario ranges, that 147 gr. bullets are the maximum allowed. So with a 30 cal, you will have to shoot 135 gr. Berger bullets. At Ottawa and Kingston and Borden 155's and up are OK
today.
As an alternative, a 12bvss in .223 or .243 will offer better balistics than a 135 gr. 30 cal. bullet, and will allow you to shoot at All of the ranges.
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Thats an excellent point. That seems like a silly rule mind you, I don't get it. Is there bullit weight police at the ranges checking your bullits?
 
Keep in mind that to shoot at ALL of the Ontario ranges, that 147 gr. bullets are the maximum allowed. So with a 30 cal, you will have to shoot 135 gr. Berger bullets. At Ottawa and Kingston and Borden 155's and up are OK
today.
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Since Stewie333 lives near Ottawa and is starting to shoot F class I can't imagine him allowing the Winona/Cedar Springs restrictions to influence him. The NCRRA offers ample opportunities to shoot F class. 308 or 300WSM...go for it.
 
I was adviced to get 12BVSS,the lam in 223 or 308,the only two Farky class calibers.With the thick wood stock I could cut it down to fit. I got the 308,I was much bothered by the 168 and 30.06 I used last season in hunting rifle. Besides I gatherd the 223 needs a faster twist than factory tubes have for the heavier bullets.An being a Savage it's easy to change later
 
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