Researching models

HogFan · 12-28-2007, 10:53 AM

Looking for some input. I have decided I want a heavy barreled Savage in .308 for hunting and long range paper punchin' I am torn between two models and three different tubes. It will be going into a different stock. Model 12FV w/26" tube vs. Model 10FP in either 24" or 20" pipe. I have heard from a few competitive shooters that there is no accuracy difference between 20", 24" & 26". There is about a $50 difference between the two models. Is the 10FP worth the extra $ if I am going to put it into a different stock anyway? I have owned a 110FP in 300 win mag. Great accuracy (1/2" groups @ 200). Why do I no longer have it you ask. Needed $ and it did not fit my needs at the time. Let me know what you think, please. Thanks!

Mooseman684 · 12-28-2007, 01:02 PM

Ask Billy about his 10FP...or look for Billy's thread on that rifle...
Rich

Lepa4013 · 12-29-2007, 01:00 PM

I agree with Rich, here are the threads he speaks of. I know I want a 10-fp in .308 really bad lol.

http://www.gunandgame.com/forums/sav...-finished.html (10-fp finished!!!!!!!!)

http://www.gunandgame.com/forums/sav...fp-groups.html (10-fp groups)

utahvarminter · 12-29-2007, 01:18 PM

Said this in the other topic, but here it is again

I have what is posted below in my Sig - Savage 10FP 24".

The 12FV offers nothing but 2" more of barrel, and gloss blued. I personally like the matte finish better, but that's just me. If I were you, I'd get what I have right now, 'cept they don't make it anymore, they make it with the detachable magazine... which is even better. Get the 10FCP HSPrec, or McMillan - the stocks are better, and you'll save money in the long run if you plan on getting a new stock. You can't go wrong with it. I've been getting sub MOA with Hornandy Match Grade 168gr BTHP.

Here's a tip - Spend as much, if not more, on the scope as you did on the rifle. Buy Leupold, Burris, or, if you have money up to your ears... Swarovski.

12-28-2007, 10:53 AM	#1
HogFan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: arkansas Posts: 13	Researching models Looking for some input. I have decided I want a heavy barreled Savage in .308 for hunting and long range paper punchin' I am torn between two models and three different tubes. It will be going into a different stock. Model 12FV w/26" tube vs. Model 10FP in either 24" or 20" pipe. I have heard from a few competitive shooters that there is no accuracy difference between 20", 24" & 26". There is about a $50 difference between the two models. Is the 10FP worth the extra $ if I am going to put it into a different stock anyway? I have owned a 110FP in 300 win mag. Great accuracy (1/2" groups @ 200). Why do I no longer have it you ask. Needed $ and it did not fit my needs at the time. Let me know what you think, please. Thanks!

12-28-2007, 01:02 PM	#2
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,638 Images: 2	Ask Billy about his 10FP...or look for Billy's thread on that rifle... Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

12-29-2007, 01:18 PM	#4
utahvarminter Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 487	Said this in the other topic, but here it is again I have what is posted below in my Sig - Savage 10FP 24". The 12FV offers nothing but 2" more of barrel, and gloss blued. I personally like the matte finish better, but that's just me. If I were you, I'd get what I have right now, 'cept they don't make it anymore, they make it with the detachable magazine... which is even better. Get the 10FCP HSPrec, or McMillan - the stocks are better, and you'll save money in the long run if you plan on getting a new stock. You can't go wrong with it. I've been getting sub MOA with Hornandy Match Grade 168gr BTHP. Here's a tip - Spend as much, if not more, on the scope as you did on the rifle. Buy Leupold, Burris, or, if you have money up to your ears... Swarovski. __________________ My Photo Album

12-29-2007, 01:00 PM	#3
Lepa4013 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska... Posts: 112	I agree with Rich, here are the threads he speaks of. I know I want a 10-fp in .308 really bad lol. http://www.gunandgame.com/forums/sav...-finished.html (10-fp finished!!!!!!!!) http://www.gunandgame.com/forums/sav...fp-groups.html (10-fp groups)