Post by: haugenna on February 15, 2010, 10:58:34 PM
This thing better drive some serious nails. :(
Post by: bobcat on February 15, 2010, 11:00:04 PM
Post by: haugenna on February 15, 2010, 11:06:23 PM
Of course I will be posting the progress of this gun with reloading. :)
Post by: jackelope on February 16, 2010, 08:06:03 AM
Post by: Straight Shooter on February 16, 2010, 08:21:02 AM
Post by: haugenna on February 16, 2010, 04:06:20 PM
Those stocks are world famous for the fact that they suck, I would think it would be no surprise. I think they are the original "Tupperware" stocks when folks call stocks "Tupperware". There are ways to improve them without having to replace them, but buying a new good stock is never a bad idea.... what do you mean when you say the pad is not sealed to the stock? I guess I see what you mean but ?? I ask because none of mine are, they are all attached with screws. That pad wouldn't last 10 minutes if it were mine. I'd replace it with a limbsaver in a heartbeat. With all that said, Savages are known to be great shooters at a great price, not known for being pretty.
Sealed meaning, no gaping holes to let small animals pass through. JK. I like my Tikka b/c the butt pad fits firmly and some guns are glued to the stock with screws to support it. Just poor quality in a gun. Thats ok though, it gives me a reason to restock it.
Post by: high country on February 16, 2010, 08:32:30 PM
Post by: yorketransport on February 16, 2010, 08:41:54 PM
Andrew
Post by: huntnphool on February 16, 2010, 08:46:15 PM
Post by: bobcat on February 16, 2010, 08:54:10 PM
I was told that the Savage will fit on a Rem700 stock? :dunno:
Really? Even with that barrel nut in the way? Doesn't seem like it would work.
Post by: high country on February 16, 2010, 08:57:22 PM
Post by: haugenna on February 16, 2010, 09:04:36 PM
it will fit on, but not in.
Do I need to hog out some material or won't that work?
Post by: actionshooter on February 16, 2010, 09:44:50 PM
Post by: haugenna on February 16, 2010, 09:59:08 PM
Sounds like a good deal, just toss the stock and pick up a cheaper HS or Mcmillian and youe still into it cheap.
action, keep an eye out for one for me.
Do you know where I can get one? See you Saturday at the show?
Post by: actionshooter on February 16, 2010, 10:02:42 PM
Sounds like a good deal, just toss the stock and pick up a cheaper HS or Mcmillian and youe still into it cheap.
action, keep an eye out for one for me.
Do you know where I can get one? See you Saturday at the show?
Ya, I'll be there.
Bring the rifle with, there might be something there. Other than that I don't know where any would be right off.
I'll keep a look out though.
Post by: haugenna on February 16, 2010, 10:14:32 PM
Post by: bobcat on February 16, 2010, 10:24:03 PM
Savage Stocks (http://www.midwayusa.com/browse/BrowseProducts.aspx?pageNum=1&tabId=8&categoryId=11792&categoryString=649***20766***9146***11790***&brandId=1103)
Post by: MikeWalking on February 17, 2010, 09:50:23 AM
Post by: FALFire on February 17, 2010, 07:56:46 PM
Post by: yorketransport on February 17, 2010, 08:07:44 PM
Andrew
Post by: jackelope on February 17, 2010, 08:31:15 PM
http://www.savageshooters.com/SavageForum/ (http://www.savageshooters.com/SavageForum/)
Jim Briggs sells stocks there...he's got a sticky in the classifieds:
http://savageshooters.com/SavageForum/index.php/topic,22077.0.html (http://savageshooters.com/SavageForum/index.php/topic,22077.0.html)
Briggs is a savage guru.
this is a great source for other upgrade parts and such for savage rifles:
http://www.sharpshootersupply.com/ (http://www.sharpshootersupply.com/)
Post by: haugenna on February 18, 2010, 08:36:55 PM
Post by: haugenna on February 18, 2010, 09:03:30 PM
Post by: jackelope on February 18, 2010, 09:15:10 PM
Post by: haugenna on February 19, 2010, 05:14:57 PM
Post by: MikeWalking on February 19, 2010, 07:05:44 PM
Post by: FALFire on February 19, 2010, 07:55:19 PM
I removed all of the screws on my 16 and the Accu-stock came right off. Then I put it in this Bell & Carlson Tactical stock
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv85%2FFALFire%2F01-02-10-1-1.jpg%3Ft%3D1266640080&hash=b1112719f9659cfc01debc06a64076313091edfb)
Post by: haugenna on February 19, 2010, 09:52:12 PM
Picture, look at the fracture by the screw. The last screw was covered up by the bolt release. Pulled on the trigger guard and it folded like the french. I found the last screw and got it out finally.
So much for a cheap find.
Post by: shoot-em-dead on February 19, 2010, 10:02:09 PM
Post by: jackelope on February 19, 2010, 10:04:44 PM
:dunno:
Post by: haugenna on February 19, 2010, 10:05:42 PM
Name that clip.
I think I found what I need at brownells.
Post by: haugenna on February 19, 2010, 10:06:42 PM
why did you buy it if it was such a piece of crap...tens of thousands of savage shooters must be wrong i guess.
:dunno:
Post purchase stress syndrome.
Post by: Pathfinder101 on February 20, 2010, 09:51:04 AM
Post by: MikeWalking on February 20, 2010, 12:33:50 PM
Quote
Name that clip
Tommy Boy?
Post by: haugenna on February 20, 2010, 08:21:43 PM
bingoQuoteName that clip
Tommy Boy?
Post by: Skinnyman on February 22, 2010, 08:38:33 AM
Post by: haugenna on February 23, 2010, 10:10:51 PM
I hope mine likes a cheaper bullet :chuckle:
Post by: Mookie on February 24, 2010, 11:46:13 PM
Why was the rifle so cheap? Our wholesale sports is anti good prices and sales.
Post by: Skinnyman on February 25, 2010, 03:28:02 PM
Post by: Skinnyman on February 25, 2010, 03:40:05 PM
Thanks skinnyman.
I hope mine likes a cheaper bullet :chuckle:
Yeah, its not a cheap one, but shoots really good. The only other one I have tried is the 210 grain Nosler CT Silvertip Ballistic (just for shooting paper, because they are so much cheaper than barnes), they dont group as well as the barnes but aren't too bad. Not bad for shooting paper. If you reload Barnes, the cost isn't too bad (at least in comparison to factory Barnes loads). For me the 225grain TTSX with 67g of IMR 4350, with Federal 215 primers shoots great.
I am trying a new load, a 160grain Barnes TTSX (I know why the heck use a 160g in a 338, but!!??) my thoughts are to use it in deer and smaller animals, I just have a hard time thinking of putting a 225g bullet through a deer. So far my first trip to the range looked real good, 3 out of 5 bullets had their holes barely touching, the other two were shooter error. I used 68 grains of RL15 with fed 215 primers. And according to the charts at 2.5 inches high at 100 yds it should be about 2.5 to 2.7 inches low at 300 yds. pretty cool!!
Post by: bobcat on February 25, 2010, 03:48:28 PM
I am trying a new load, a 160grain Barnes TTSX (I know why the heck use a 160g in a 338, but!!??) my thoughts are to use it in deer and smaller animals, I just have a hard time thinking of putting a 225g bullet through a deer.
I've shot a couple and know of more deer that have been shot with a 430 grain, 50 caliber bullet. Didn't seem to be a problem. Course this was out of a muzzleloader...
Point being, I don't think the weight of a bullet has much to do with anything. Your 225 Barnes won't be hard on meat if that's what you're worried about. Might be a little harder on YOUR shoulder though, than the 160!
Post by: actionshooter on February 25, 2010, 06:39:58 PM
Post by: haugenna on March 01, 2010, 03:59:50 PM
Post by: Skinnyman on March 13, 2010, 04:45:49 PM
I tried the 160s out of my .338 winchester more for fun than anything, but found they wouldn't stabilize. Good luck though.
After 2 more trips to the range, I unfortunatly found out the same thing. They wont shoot very well (I am guessing a stabilization issue, very inconsistent results). Too bad, back to the 225 TTSX for everything.
Post by: actionshooter on March 13, 2010, 05:00:58 PM
I tried the 160s out of my .338 winchester more for fun than anything, but found they wouldn't stabilize. Good luck though.
After 2 more trips to the range, I unfortunatly found out the same thing. They wont shoot very well (I am guessing a stabilization issue, very inconsistent results). Too bad, back to the 225 TTSX for everything.
I found that the twist rate was wrong for the 160s.