My brand new Savage 10/110 .308 caliber rifle - The Firearms Forum

gun runner · 09-28-2012, 10:03 AM

Its very accurate and Im having alot of fun with the new gun. I set the scope yesterday using Remington core lokt 150 grain ammo. Also I bought another box, the ammo is real accurate. Would anybody know of any other ammo I should try out? Also I added a limbsaver to it.

carver · 09-28-2012, 02:56 PM

I went with the Remington in .308. So far the only ammo I've tried is the Federal 150gr SP, and I'm getting sub MOA with this load.

gun runner · 09-29-2012, 09:15 AM

Cool weapon. I still cant find a decent rest to even attempt sub moa shots. Without a rest at all Im even worse. I shake too much

dad2thebone · 09-29-2012, 09:18 AM

Nice, very good looking but looks pricey.

carver · 09-29-2012, 09:28 AM

Check out Wal-Mart on line. First on is an Allen Ft. Collins folding rest, $27.97. The second one is a Winchester set of sand bags, $21.97. They have some others also. Academy sells the lead sleds and such.

gun runner · 09-29-2012, 09:36 AM

Although I did hit the bottom of a beer can almost directly in the center at around 80 yards so Im impressed so far and I hit the can with only one try

gun runner · 09-29-2012, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by dad2thebone

Nice, very good looking but looks pricey.

Both guns are but which one were you talking about? I paid about $616 for the new .308 . It was cheaper than my Savage lightweight Varminter .223 caliber rifle. I own two of those. Theres nothing lightweight about those 2 guns.

JLA · 09-29-2012, 01:50 PM

Bout time you got a real savage.

gun runner · 09-30-2012, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by JLA

Bout time you got a real savage.

carver · 09-30-2012, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by gun runner

Both guns are but which one were you talking about? I paid about $616 for the new .308 . It was cheaper than my Savage lightweight Varminter .223 caliber rifle. I own two of those. Theres nothing lightweight about those 2 guns.

To be honest GR, I wanted the wood funiture, it just looks better, IMHO. Couldn't afford it though.

gun runner · 09-30-2012, 08:44 AM

Well as long as the weapon is accurate then it doesnt matter to me.

jbrescue · 09-30-2012, 08:53 AM

I have a model 11 on order right now. With the 1:10 twist barrel, I have heard the 168 grain bullet is the optimal weight for that barrel. Try a bipod, it will help a lot as well.

JLA · 09-30-2012, 09:10 AM

168 is actually optimal in 11.25 twist but it shoots great in a 10 at .308 velocity. I have a model 11 that i rebarreled with a criterion varmint contour .308 barrel. 10 twist and radiused 4 groove rifling. with 175 SMKs is 1/4 MOA

68c15 · 10-04-2012, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by carver

To be honest GR, I wanted the wood funiture, it just looks better, IMHO. Couldn't afford it though.

you don't hve to go new. I picked up a 110 in .270 with nice wood and a swift 3-9x40 for $250. I'm getting moa with 130g handloads (thanks highboy) and once I figure out it's pet recipe I expect sub-moa from plain bench rests

jbrescue · 10-04-2012, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by JLA

168 is actually optimal in 11.25 twist but it shoots great in a 10 at .308 velocity. I have a model 11 that i rebarreled with a criterion varmint contour .308 barrel. 10 twist and radiused 4 groove rifling. with 175 SMKs is 1/4 MOA

Would you recommend staying with the 150 grain bullets for the 1:10 barrel then?

JLA · 10-04-2012, 08:13 PM

no. the 10 twist will stabilize just about any .30 cal bullet at .308 velocity. 150 will shoot good, but 168 and 175 will have better LR performance.

targetacqmgt · 10-07-2012, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by carver

I went with the Remington in .308. So far the only ammo I've tried is the Federal 150gr SP, and I'm getting sub MOA with this load.

What model remington is that???

carver · 10-07-2012, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by targetacqmgt

What model remington is that???

It's a model 700. Bought at Bass Pro Shop. I don't know why but it appears to be a combination two of Remingtons rifles. The Varmint SF, and the SPS Varmint. Saw it at BPS, and then tried to buy it on line. After going thru two local, maw & pa, dealears who could not find it, I deciced to buy the gun from BPS. It was probably something that Remington put togeather for them. http://www.remington.com/product-fam...model-700.aspx

JLA · 10-07-2012, 08:53 AM

Yep. much like the Rem discontiued the ADL, but still rusn them exclusively for Walmart and Academy sports.

Myles, I think I see a floorplate on yours so BPS is selling BDLs

carver · 10-07-2012, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by JLA

Yep. much like the Rem discontiued the ADL, but still rusn them exclusively for Walmart and Academy sports.

Myles, I think I see a floorplate on yours so BPS is selling BDLs

Yep! Hinged floor plate.

JLA · 10-07-2012, 11:13 AM

The remage hybrid I built was on the action I stole off an Academy ADL special at 329 bucks. course I did the BDL conversion...

carver · 10-07-2012, 11:33 AM

We might be headed your way soon, will give you a call. Might want to come out to your range, and shoot a few.

targetacqmgt · 10-07-2012, 11:58 AM

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Well as long as the weapon is accurate then it doesnt matter to me.

Might change your mind if you lived near the swamps of North Carolina-syn stock is the way to go-Unless you fellas have a way to seal wood that does NOT shine or reflect???

gun runner · 10-07-2012, 11:59 AM

Yeah synthetic with stainless steel barrel for different weather conditions

targetacqmgt · 10-07-2012, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JLA

The remage hybrid I built was on the action I stole off an Academy ADL special at 329 bucks. course I did the BDL conversion...

Ok I am clueless (as usual) ADL=?? BDL=?

09-28-2012, 10:03 AM	#1
gun runner Former Guest Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Texas Contributor Posts: 1,871	My brand new Savage 10/110 .308 caliber rifle Its very accurate and Im having alot of fun with the new gun. I set the scope yesterday using Remington core lokt 150 grain ammo. Also I bought another box, the ammo is real accurate. Would anybody know of any other ammo I should try out? Also I added a limbsaver to it. Attached Images --> Last edited by gun runner; 09-28-2012 at 10:09 AM..

09-28-2012, 02:56 PM	#2
carver TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DAV, Deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just west of Shreveport, LA Contributor Posts: 11,295	Re: My brand new Savage 10/110 .308 caliber rifle I went with the Remington in .308. So far the only ammo I've tried is the Federal 150gr SP, and I'm getting sub MOA with this load. Attached Images __________________ Y'all be safe now, ya hear! Lamentations Chapter 5: 1. Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. 2. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. 3. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers [are] as widows. 5. Our necks [are] under persecution: we labour, [and] have no rest. 16. The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 21. Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old.

09-29-2012, 09:15 AM	#3
gun runner Former Guest Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Texas Contributor Posts: 1,871	Re: My brand new Savage 10/110 .308 caliber rifle Cool weapon. I still cant find a decent rest to even attempt sub moa shots. Without a rest at all Im even worse. I shake too much

09-29-2012, 09:18 AM	#4
dad2thebone Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,357	Re: My brand new Savage 10/110 .308 caliber rifle Nice, very good looking but looks pricey. __________________ 9-11-01 we will never forget.And then we have dec 7 now it's Nov 6th all sad days for our country. And dont whizz on my leg then tell me it's raining.

09-29-2012, 09:28 AM	#5
carver TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DAV, Deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just west of Shreveport, LA Contributor Posts: 11,295	Re: My brand new Savage 10/110 .308 caliber rifle Check out Wal-Mart on line. First on is an Allen Ft. Collins folding rest, $27.97. The second one is a Winchester set of sand bags, $21.97. They have some others also. Academy sells the lead sleds and such. Attached Images __________________ Y'all be safe now, ya hear! Lamentations Chapter 5: 1. Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. 2. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. 3. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers [are] as widows. 5. Our necks [are] under persecution: we labour, [and] have no rest. 16. The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 21. Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old.

09-29-2012, 09:36 AM	#6
gun runner Former Guest Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Texas Contributor Posts: 1,871	Although I did hit the bottom of a beer can almost directly in the center at around 80 yards so Im impressed so far and I hit the can with only one try Last edited by gun runner; 09-29-2012 at 09:46 AM..

09-29-2012, 01:50 PM	#8
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,328	Re: My brand new Savage 10/110 .308 caliber rifle Bout time you got a *real* savage. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

09-30-2012, 08:44 AM	#11
gun runner Former Guest Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Texas Contributor Posts: 1,871	Re: My brand new Savage 10/110 .308 caliber rifle Well as long as the weapon is accurate then it doesnt matter to me.

09-30-2012, 08:53 AM	#12
jbrescue V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: N. Ridgeville, Ohio Posts: 292	Re: My brand new Savage 10/110 .308 caliber rifle I have a model 11 on order right now. With the 1:10 twist barrel, I have heard the 168 grain bullet is the optimal weight for that barrel. Try a bipod, it will help a lot as well.

09-30-2012, 09:10 AM	#13
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,328	Re: My brand new Savage 10/110 .308 caliber rifle 168 is actually optimal in 11.25 twist but it shoots great in a 10 at .308 velocity. I have a model 11 that i rebarreled with a criterion varmint contour .308 barrel. 10 twist and radiused 4 groove rifling. with 175 SMKs is 1/4 MOA __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

10-04-2012, 08:13 PM	#16
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,328	Re: My brand new Savage 10/110 .308 caliber rifle no. the 10 twist will stabilize just about any .30 cal bullet at .308 velocity. 150 will shoot good, but 168 and 175 will have better LR performance. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

10-07-2012, 08:53 AM	#19
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,328	Re: My brand new Savage 10/110 .308 caliber rifle Yep. much like the Rem discontiued the ADL, but still rusn them exclusively for Walmart and Academy sports. Myles, I think I see a floorplate on yours so BPS is selling BDLs __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

10-07-2012, 11:13 AM	#21
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,328	Re: My brand new Savage 10/110 .308 caliber rifle The remage hybrid I built was on the action I stole off an Academy ADL special at 329 bucks. course I did the BDL conversion... __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

10-07-2012, 11:33 AM	#22
carver TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DAV, Deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just west of Shreveport, LA Contributor Posts: 11,295	Re: My brand new Savage 10/110 .308 caliber rifle We might be headed your way soon, will give you a call. Might want to come out to your range, and shoot a few. __________________ Y'all be safe now, ya hear! Lamentations Chapter 5: 1. Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. 2. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. 3. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers [are] as widows. 5. Our necks [are] under persecution: we labour, [and] have no rest. 16. The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 21. Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old.

10-07-2012, 11:59 AM	#24
gun runner Former Guest Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Texas Contributor Posts: 1,871	Re: My brand new Savage 10/110 .308 caliber rifle Yeah synthetic with stainless steel barrel for different weather conditions