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VYD
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Hey guys, I finally got my .308 Savage set up the way I wanted it. I am a Savage guy so this is my new addition to the horde
This one is a LE model, precision carbine with 20" barrel, 10 twist. The accutrigger is set to break cleanly at just a bit over a pound. I topped it off with 10x42 SWFA SS side focus and Farrell mounts and rings.
I gotta tell ya, I don't know how SWFA manages to keep the SS prices down, but this scope is one of the best in my book and for a fraction of the cost from what I'd have to pay for Zeiss or S&B. I am lefty so I got this LH stock pouch/riser with a pocket and 8 round ammo pouch. Harris bipod makes the whole platform stable.
What can I say, yes, there are better "tacticool" rigs, but this one will do everything I want it to - hunting and paper punching out to 600 yards. And all that pleasure is for a fraction of the cost of a brand new M40. Now, all I have to do is to order some Match grade ammo for it and head for the range...
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SVT_Tactical
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Congrats on the new rig setup
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cyborg
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Looks real good to me.
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Bigdaddy0381
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Purdy!!!
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bugsNbows
Optics God bowsNbugs Joined: March/10/2008 Location: North Georgia Status: Offline Points: 11200 |
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Super nice rig...congrats.
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If we're not suppose to eat animals...how come they're made of meat?
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Steelbenz
Optics Jedi Knight ROLL TIDE ROLL Joined: January/03/2006 Location: Heart of Dixie Status: Offline Points: 5153 |
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VYD, your next purchase should be some reloading equipment. Then you can really let that bad boy shine. Good looking stick.
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Kickboxer
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Looks good to me, too...
(don't look now but there's a bird on your scope...)
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VYD
Optics Apprentice Joined: August/02/2010 Location: TX Status: Offline Points: 96 |
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Thanks all,
I am not so sure about reloading stuff...I doubt I will have time for it, besides, Match grade ammo cost the same as off-the shelf "regular" ammunition. I have just ordered some Black Hills Match, Federal SMK Match, and Hornady A-Max Match, all 168 gr.
Also, "reloading" sounds boring...
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supertool73
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That looks real nice. Best part about reloading is match ammo costs about 1/4 of what new costs.
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lucytuma
Optics Jedi Knight Joined: November/25/2007 Location: Wisconsin Status: Offline Points: 5389 |
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I enjoy reloading almost as much as shooting.
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Kickboxer
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Actually, quite relaxing... nothing like sitting down to the ole reloading bench with a good cigar...
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Ed Connelly
Optics Retard God of no Chihuahua Joined: December/16/2007 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 24225 |
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You'll blow yerself up, you redneck!!!!
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rjtfroggy
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VYD Why would you say not the best?
Properly sighted in with loads that work your Savage will shoot with the best of them,at half the cost.
I have several Savage rifles (9) and everyone of them is a sub MOA rifle,and were right out of the box.Reloading and load developement has made almost all .5moa@100.
Practice,shoot with confidence in your equipment and you will find you can compete with most anyone.
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stickbow46
Optics Master Extraordinaire Joined: January/07/2009 Location: Benton, Pa Status: Offline Points: 4678 |
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Real nice looking rig,but I got to tell ya,I got very curious about that bird which was mentioned by Kickboxer so I did a little investigating,turns out that it's a not so rare SS whitess eagless,from the SWFA clan,go figure [:} |
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VYD
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I hear ya, froggy Well, I guess I just didn't want to look like a jerk claiming I have a super-dooper sniper rifle Savage is my kinda gun but of course it is not an M40, M1A, or AI, or Sako Tactical...
And you are absolutely correct, Savage guns are great straight from the box and with a good ammo and a skilled shooter they can print .5 MOA groups at 100 yards all day long...
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cheaptrick
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Sweet rig, my friend!! I've looked at this same rifle, but in a .223.
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VYD
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Thanks! Just got the shipment of Black Hills, Hornady, Federal, and Lapua Match grade ammo. Now the problem is to find a good spare day to spend at the range.
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martin3175
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I like it !!! Good looking rig that will hold its own against just about anything twice $$ as much or more
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Trays 7940
Optics Master Joined: August/09/2009 Location: Texas Status: Offline Points: 1149 |
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Sweet!... Never shot a Savage but I know a lot of guys who love 'em. This one looks great, and I like the bird on the scope...
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bricat
Optics Master Joined: April/24/2007 Location: Michigan Status: Offline Points: 1881 |
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Yowza!
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