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Other Hunting => Coyote, Small Game, Varmints => Topic started by: saylean on April 02, 2009, 01:33:16 PM

Title: The New Toy..
Post by: saylean on April 02, 2009, 01:33:16 PM: 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. :chuckle: :bash:
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Post by: Sneaky on April 02, 2009, 01:42:20 PM: :drool:
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Post by: PacificNWhunter on April 02, 2009, 01:46:31 PM: Nice Saylean
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Post by: Big10gauge on April 02, 2009, 03:20:46 PM: Nice gun, Just don't leave it anywhere, You'll never find it again.
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Post by: MichaelJ on April 02, 2009, 03:31:34 PM: Did it come in camo??? Thats friggin sweet!

Michael
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Post by: Huntboy on April 02, 2009, 03:40:42 PM: Nice
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Post by: deaddog on April 02, 2009, 04:48:30 PM: 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.
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Post by: saylean on April 02, 2009, 05:56:04 PM: 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... :chuckle: :chuckle:

im xcited to take it out. Just need a bipod now.
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Post by: ivarhusa on April 02, 2009, 06:21:46 PM: 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.

(https://hunting-washington.com/cpg/albums/userpics/12689/bipod.gif)
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Post by: KillBilly on April 02, 2009, 06:48:09 PM: Hey Doug, they make some camo shrink sleeve for scopes. I saw some on-line but can't remember where now.
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Post by: saylean on April 02, 2009, 06:57:19 PM: 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. ;)
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Post by: Archery King on April 04, 2009, 10:47:57 PM: I got that accua trigger when it first came out love it no creep at all, excellent choice
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Post by: saylean on April 08, 2009, 06:52:25 PM: 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. ;)
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Post by: Big10gauge on April 08, 2009, 09:56:47 PM: What grain bullet you using for starters?
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Post by: bowhunterforever on April 08, 2009, 11:13:37 PM: Nice gun, savage 10's are sweet guns, i want one. :drool:
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Post by: ivarhusa on April 09, 2009, 09:37:36 AM: Reply to Big10Gauge,

Forget the bullets, what is he going to use for primers? :o I haven't been able to buy any small rifle primers (CC! 400) for months. I am reluctant to plink, for fear of running out of loaded shells in the coming months.

Ivar

PS and I like his choice of weapon,err... New Toy, of course.

PPS Headed to Cabela's Post Falls tonight, to get some lighter camo pants.
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Post by: saylean on April 09, 2009, 01:05:40 PM: Quote from: Big10gauge on April 08, 2009, 09:56:47 PM
What grain bullet you using for starters?

55 grain bullets.
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Post by: saylean on April 11, 2009, 05:51:34 PM: Took the toy out today to test it. Shoots like a champ. Got it dead on at 100 yards, and am able to hit where I need to at 200 and 300 yards respectively. Put 40 rounds through it, love it for sure. Its a kick!