The New Toy..

[saylean]

So, here is my newest toy for predator hunting. As some know, I bought a scope I really like, but not for my AR, so I had to buy something to put the scope on right...

and here she be.

a Savage model 10, heavy barrel .223. The scope that is going on it is a Leopold VX III 6.5-20x40. I might still not get anything, but at least I will look like I know what I am doing.

[Sneaky]

 

[PacificNWhunter]

Nice Saylean

[Big10gauge]

Nice gun, Just don't leave it anywhere, You'll never find it again.

[MichaelJ]

Did it come in camo???  Thats friggin sweet!

Michael

[Huntboy]

Nice

[deaddog]

Lets hear how she shoots after you get that sweet scope on, I hear those are great shooters right out of the box. Do you know the twist rate on the barrel, and what length? just curious.

[saylean]

Twist rate is 1 to 9, just like my AR. Barrel length is 22 inches.

Heres a link to the review of the rifle.

http://www.shootingtimes.com/longgun_reviews/savage10_110207/index.html

yes, it came in camo. Its gonna look funny with a jet black scope on it...

im xcited to take it out. Just need a bipod now.

[ivarhusa]

I threw some camo 'tape' (no adhesive) around the scope of my Model 10. I've debated with myself about the bipod, and came to the conclusion that since I sit on a short stool while hunting coyotes, a home-made "bipod" (shooting sticks) was the better answer for me. Gun-mounted bipods didn't reach high enough (and saving money doesn't hurt).  I'll try to post a picture of my latest version of a bipod, but here's a sketch below.  I'd gotten tired of having  the shape of the "Vee"  at the top change from "too narrow" to "too wide", so I built a semicircular perch on one of the legs (no second leg projecting up from the pivot point).  No matter what the "spread angle", my fore stock rests nicely in it now.

[KillBilly]

Hey Doug, they make some camo shrink sleeve for scopes. I saw some on-line but can't remember where now.

[saylean]

Thanks for the tips guys. I saw some camo tape at joes the other day...will more than likely just wrap up some burlap like I do with my Tikka.

The only reason I would use bipods (for the most part) is so I can set my gun down and not lean it against a tree, etc. I never really shoot with them. 

[Archery King]

I got that accua trigger when it first came out love it no creep at all, excellent choice

[saylean]

got the scope mounted today. Sighting it in on sat up by bham.

i will let ya know the sweet spot when i find it.

[Big10gauge]

What grain bullet you using for starters?

[bowhunterforever]

Nice gun, savage 10's are sweet guns, i want one.