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dragman · 10-12-2011, 04:34 PM

Ok I have to admit I have a serious problem with savages!!! Newst toy is a savage f-class (highly modified

). A little bit of stock work as you can see and the action has been timmed and trued. She is sporting a 30.25" Krieger with a break. I have tried a few loads and have it narrowed down to H4350 and somewhere between 53.8 and 54.3. 1-9twist and I am shooting the 175 XLD bergers @ 2949-2989 depending on which load I settle with. I am really liking the performance of the .284 and can't wait to see what it does at out past 1000. I got the gun on a sweet deal and have extra .284 barrels so if anyone needs one I got them for a good price! here are some pics.

Shooter45 · 10-12-2011, 04:43 PM

Nice !!

Ya gotta love a Savage.

Brisk44 · 10-12-2011, 05:38 PM

That is one cool lookin gun.

300 H&H · 10-12-2011, 06:41 PM

.284 Winchester, or 6.5X284?

If your gun is a 6.5x284 you might consider keeping one barrel for a replacement....They are kinda hard on barrels if you want maximum long range accuracy. Say about 1,500-2,000 rounds and the guys I know change them out. Nice looking rifle for F class.

Regards, Kirk

dragman · 10-12-2011, 06:58 PM

this one is a straight .284. I have 5 barrels though hahaha. My other F- Class is a 6.5X284 and they are kinda a throat burner I like shooting 1000 rounds and then setting it back 1.5" then I usually get another 1500 before she is done.

American Leader · 10-12-2011, 07:10 PM

I like it alot Dragman, No No, I Love it!! Congrats on your purchase!

gdmoody · 10-12-2011, 09:29 PM

Reminds me of a snake (with that color). But I am partial to green!!

1 Eyed Jack · 10-13-2011, 01:20 AM

I love the .284, have killed all of my big game with a Win Mod 88, reloading for it for the first time earlier today, I have read recently that the .284 is becoming more popular than the 6.5 -.284 for competition, it's an oddball fat case, but I love it, if it were in production today it would be considered a short magnum, so I have read anyway,

Cool gun, enjoy it,

dragman · 10-13-2011, 09:15 AM

thanks all. I can't wait to get this out to 1000 and further the 7mm bullet 175 grains at almost 3000fps with a B.C. of .658 should be a real performer!!!

JLA · 10-14-2011, 08:42 AM

I like it drag!

Munch · 10-16-2011, 02:19 PM

Very nice rifle! I love the stock!

3/2 STA SS · 10-16-2011, 10:02 PM

I just hate warning labels on weapons-OTT looks great!!

dragman · 10-17-2011, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 3/2 STA SS

I just hate warning labels on weapons-OTT looks great!!

Me too it will be polished off in no time! haha Just gotta remember to leave the serial number on this one.

popgun · 10-17-2011, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gdmoody

Reminds me of a snake (with that color). But I am partial to green!!

dragon?

jstgsn · 10-17-2011, 07:37 PM

too cool.

bluesea112 · 10-17-2011, 09:45 PM

Very nice. I like your choice of scope rings as well. You could swing a mallet at that scope and it would stay put.

oneshot onekill · 10-18-2011, 09:05 PM

Very Nice! I may look into owning a Savage one day...

dragman · 10-21-2011, 05:34 PM

finished load development!!! H4350 and 53.7 grains is the most I could shoot that didn't give me pressure. shooting 2955fps with a 175 Berger XLD and this may be the best shooting gun I have ever owned. here she is a 100

JLA · 10-21-2011, 08:00 PM

like those holes.

todd51 · 10-21-2011, 08:39 PM

I don't know much about rifles like that but I know good shooting when I see it. That ten shoot group w/ 53.7 grs. looks fabulous. Will be anxious to see how she shoots when you stretch her out.

dragman · 10-22-2011, 07:40 AM

can't wait to get her out to 1000, I am going to do some doe hunting with her this after noon with the oldest boy (14) it's archery season here but they get a 3 day doe only with rifle. this should be interesting.

10-12-2011, 04:34 PM	#1
dragman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PA Posts: 201	New toy! Ok I have to admit I have a serious problem with savages!!! Newst toy is a savage f-class (highly modified ). A little bit of stock work as you can see and the action has been timmed and trued. She is sporting a 30.25" Krieger with a break. I have tried a few loads and have it narrowed down to H4350 and somewhere between 53.8 and 54.3. 1-9twist and I am shooting the 175 XLD bergers @ 2949-2989 depending on which load I settle with. I am really liking the performance of the .284 and can't wait to see what it does at out past 1000. I got the gun on a sweet deal and have extra .284 barrels so if anyone needs one I got them for a good price! here are some pics. Attached Images -->

10-12-2011, 04:43 PM	#2
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,749	Re: New toy! Nice !! Ya gotta love a Savage.

10-12-2011, 05:38 PM	#3
Brisk44 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Iowa Contributor Posts: 1,747	Re: New toy! That is one cool lookin gun.

10-12-2011, 06:41 PM	#4
300 H&H Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,796	Re: New toy! .284 Winchester, or 6.5X284? If your gun is a 6.5x284 you might consider keeping one barrel for a replacement....They are kinda hard on barrels if you want maximum long range accuracy. Say about 1,500-2,000 rounds and the guys I know change them out. Nice looking rifle for F class. Regards, Kirk

10-12-2011, 06:58 PM	#5
dragman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PA Posts: 201	Re: New toy! this one is a straight .284. I have 5 barrels though hahaha. My other F- Class is a 6.5X284 and they are kinda a throat burner I like shooting 1000 rounds and then setting it back 1.5" then I usually get another 1500 before she is done.

10-12-2011, 07:10 PM	#6
American Leader Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Iowa Contributor Posts: 1,630	Re: New toy! I like it alot Dragman, No No, I Love it!! Congrats on your purchase!

10-12-2011, 09:29 PM	#7
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,310	Re: New toy! Reminds me of a snake (with that color). But I am partial to green!! __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant)

10-13-2011, 01:20 AM	#8
1 Eyed Jack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 673	Re: New toy! I love the .284, have killed all of my big game with a Win Mod 88, reloading for it for the first time earlier today, I have read recently that the .284 is becoming more popular than the 6.5 -.284 for competition, it's an oddball fat case, but I love it, if it were in production today it would be considered a short magnum, so I have read anyway, Cool gun, enjoy it,

10-13-2011, 09:15 AM	#9
dragman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PA Posts: 201	Re: New toy! thanks all. I can't wait to get this out to 1000 and further the 7mm bullet 175 grains at almost 3000fps with a B.C. of .658 should be a real performer!!!

10-14-2011, 08:42 AM	#10
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,305	Re: New toy! I like it drag! __________________ 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!

10-16-2011, 02:19 PM	#11
Munch V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Puyallup, WA. Posts: 317	Re: New toy! Very nice rifle! I love the stock!

10-16-2011, 10:02 PM	#12
3/2 STA SS Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Area, FL Posts: 1,435	Re: New toy! I just hate warning labels on weapons-OTT looks great!! __________________ MORS DE CONTACTUS-DEATH ON CONTACT

10-17-2011, 07:37 PM	#15
jstgsn Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Milford, Delaware Contributor Posts: 1,270	Re: New toy! too cool. __________________ Don’t pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he will just kill you.

10-17-2011, 09:45 PM	#16
bluesea112 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: West, TX Contributor Posts: 1,257	Re: New toy! Very nice. I like your choice of scope rings as well. You could swing a mallet at that scope and it would stay put.

10-18-2011, 09:05 PM	#17
oneshot onekill V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: DeBary, Florida Posts: 189	Re: New toy! Very Nice! I may look into owning a Savage one day...

10-21-2011, 05:34 PM	#18
dragman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PA Posts: 201	Re: New toy! finished load development!!! H4350 and 53.7 grains is the most I could shoot that didn't give me pressure. shooting 2955fps with a 175 Berger XLD and this may be the best shooting gun I have ever owned. here she is a 100 Attached Images

10-21-2011, 08:00 PM	#19
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,305	Re: New toy! like those holes. __________________ 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!

10-21-2011, 08:39 PM	#20
todd51 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central, Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,571	Re: New toy! I don't know much about rifles like that but I know good shooting when I see it. That ten shoot group w/ 53.7 grs. looks fabulous. Will be anxious to see how she shoots when you stretch her out. __________________ Retired Praefectus Vigilum NRA Endowment Member

10-22-2011, 07:40 AM	#21
dragman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PA Posts: 201	Re: New toy! can't wait to get her out to 1000, I am going to do some doe hunting with her this after noon with the oldest boy (14) it's archery season here but they get a 3 day doe only with rifle. this should be interesting.