budget build project

[jackelope]

there was a thread on another site a  year or so ago that i thought was kind of fun, the guy was going to take everybody's input and build a rifle with what everybody thought was the best parts and pieces.
i don't have that kind of money...but i have a rifle that needs some work.
what i have is a savage model 10 pre-accutrigger. it's a youth model, and eventually the gun will go to my kid, and i'll put the youth stock back on it. until then, and it will be a while, i'm gonna use it. the gun is in good shape as far as the blueing goes and stuff.
for starters i need a stock. this thread is titled budget build, so mcmillan stocks are unfortunately out of the question. get the idea? the rifle has weaver style bases on it, so i'll need some rings and a scope to go on it. it has iron sights. eventually depending on the budget, maybe i'll rebarrel it, but for now, we're rolling with the standard barrel. it's 22" and 1:9.25 twist. i'm also into trigger work and whatever else fits the budget. i have never done anything other than factory rifles, so take it easy on me and give me some ideas.
thanks

[runningboard]

check this place out, they have a number of things to offer for the Savage rifle including triggers, barrels, scope mounts, etc. I don't know too much about them I came across them about a year ago while looking for T/C parts and I have dealt with them for that purpose. they treated me right or I wouldn't be giving out their info. also note that the price for an installed barrel is only $30 more than a barrel sent to you. I realize you would have to pay for shipping them your action and probably pay an FFL to handle the shipping but only 30 bucks?!

http://www.eabco.com/savagebarrels.htm

[Slenk]

jackelope
Savages are the easiest to custom build and get addictive so be careful. I have 2 Savages that I change barrels and stocks on . After the first one you can do one in 15 minutes .
First thing is go over here.
http://savageshooters.baker-media.com/SavageForum/ Costs $12 a year to access all of the site but well worth the price for all the info you can get .
Northlander has Savage Take Off Stocks and Barrels as well as other parts Cheaper than anyone else . And Jim is A1 to deal with ,You have to Email him at briggs.j-b@comcast.net <briggs.j-b@comcast.net> as he does not have a web site.At one time he had some take off tupperware stocks for $25 , I don't know if he still has these or not .Tell him what you need and he can fix you up. Also on the triggers go to http://www.sharpshootersupply.com/, Fred has the best savage trigger out there . Send me a pm if you need more help.
Slenk

[jackelope]

thanks slenk.
i sent the guy an e-mail.
i'd also be interested in a used scope if anybody has a decent one they want to part with. looking for at least 3x9 pwr.

[Antlershed]

For triggers, I would check out rifle basix http://www.riflebasix.com/ . I put one of their triggers on my Marlin .17hmr and it is sweet. I also plan on getting one of their triggers for my .270 by next deer season.

I may have a scope to part with...I've been wanting a new scope myself and this may be a good excuse for me to get a new one. It is a Simmons Aetec in 2.8-10x44 and silver finish. I have had it on my .300 win-mag and I also have the same scope on my .270. They work great, but I've been looking to upgrade for a while now. Let me know if you would be interested.

[jackelope]

hmmmm
blued rifle barrel/action
black stock
silver scope
i'll have to think about it.
not that it's a fashion show or anything...
how much?

[jackelope]

i got a stock...take off off of a model 12.
$30.00

[Slenk]

Now get a trigger from Sharp Shooter Supply and you will have a tack driver. SSS triggers are made exclusively for Savage rifles.
Slenk

[jackelope]

thanks slenk...your guy never got back to me on the stock, but i still would like to see what he has.
the trigger is next. SSS sounds like a good way to go. the rifle basix triggers look good too, but the SSS is cheaper.

[Slenk]

jackelope
Have you tried adjusting your Factory trigger yet? I have 2 rifles that have the old style trigger that I have down to 2 3/4# . Just by changing the spring and adjusting the screw that the spring set in. If you want to try this find some .040 Piano wire and bend a new spring . Just make sure you leave a little tention on the spring when you are done adjusting the screw . The factory triggers generally smooth up with use  .I have to check I had a sight on 6mmBR I think ,that shows how to do this . Nope this is where it is
http://www.varminthunters.com/tech/savage/
Also one on Savage Shooters but you have to be a member to access it .Also Barrel swapping is a cake walk .
Slenk
Good luck

[arrowflinger]

Jack- I finished up a .257 bob for my son. I got the action from a 30-06, put on an Adams & bennet barrel, a new recoil lug, Added a Bell & carlson stock and glass bed it. It shoots great.
Now to find a nice load for it..............Oh, am going to put on a SSS trigger soon.

Looking to build a .25 WSM on a Savage in the future.

Good luck and have fun playing around with it.

[jackelope]

slenk...i haven't done anything with it yet...at all. haven't touched it. i woul dloveto mess with the trigger. i'm a little timid about messing with stuff i don't really know what i'm messing with, but with instructions, it might work. worst case i buy  a new trigger if i hose it up. i was planning on doing it anyway.

arrowflinger...this will be fun. i'm obviously new to anything like this...it's not really like i'm building some high tech custom rifle...but it will be cool anyway. i'm gonna take pics along the way of the rifle and the targets, see what little improvements change what. eventually will pass it down to my daughter if she wants it and maybe she can kill her first deer with it or something.
i appreciate all the input and advice from you guys who know this stuff better than me.

[arrowflinger]

After the rifle was done, I took it to MT and shot 2 Whitetail does with it............just to let my son know that the gun does shoot........that way we can't blame it on the rifle. HaHaHaHa

[Slenk]

My next Savage build is going to be a .35Whelen or 338-06 . Have the action & stock . Just need to save my pennies to get the barrel .
Will do my own trigger work . A new barrel is about $140 at midway . All it takes is a $42 Barrel nut wrench a home made action vise and a full lenghted brass for headspace gage. And we're good to go.
Slenk

[addicted]

My next Savage build is going to be a .35Whelen or 338-06 . Have the action & stock . Just need to save my pennies to get the barrel .
Will do my own trigger work . A new barrel is about $140 at midway . All it takes is a $42 Barrel nut wrench a home made action vise and a full lenghted brass for headspace gage. And we're good to go.
Slenk

i like the cartriges that have the 338 moving around, like the 338 federal and stuff. a 338 06 would be killer.

[Slenk]

338-06 has a little more bullet selections than the 35 Whelen .And maybe a little better trajectory . And you do not have the recoil of a Magnum cartridge with either cartridge . With ALMOST the preference of the magnums . 338 Federal is a great Short action cartridge . 338-06 has a little more range . Just my opinions worth what you payed for them 0 .

[high country]

I have done some awfully nice things to stock savage triggers.....save your money.

[Slenk]

high country
 That's why all my Savage built rifle have the factory triggers .
They just need a little tuning sometimes. Have you tried making new springs out of .037 to .040 piano wire ? Works real good .
And they are all pre accu-triggers .
Slenk

[high country]

I concentrate on the sear engagement angle, and stoneing/honing the trigger/sear. even with the stock trigger spring I can get into the sub 3# area and have a good deal of safety holding power. I do not like to get light on springs as your risk of drop fires increases more than I will risk.....just me though.

[Slenk]

I have never had a drop fire with the .040 piano wire springs have them on 3 different rifles , right at 2 3/4 # on them. Have one rifle that has a .037 wire spring it is a little light . I am the only one that shoots it , and then only at paper for that one.Sear engagement angle on the savage can be real critical . A little off and you will get the drop fires . A little polish does a lot. Bought a couple of Savages' pretty cheap after someone else screwed them up them .
Slenk