Savage 116 FCSS 7mm rem mag (has anyone tired it?) - The Firearms Forum

JMF · 02-22-2012, 12:59 AM

hey im wanting to buy a savage 116 7mm and i wanted to know how performs.(accuracy, reliability,how it shoots with factory/hand loads, etc) Thanks!

joncutt87 · 02-22-2012, 03:58 AM

I have a cheap savage, and I couldn't be any happier with it's accuracy.

Snakedriver · 02-22-2012, 08:55 AM

I have an older model Savage 116 in 7mm Rem. Mag that is pre-accutrigger / accustock etc., but it is without a doubt the most accuarate rifle I have. Easily MOA at 200 yards. I like everything about it. I put a nice thumbhole laminated wood stock on it a few years back that really dressed it up. The trigger breaks crisp as glass at 3# with no overtravel. I highly recommend it.

ETA: The scope is a factory setup. As far as ammo, it likes the heavier stuff in the 150-162 range, but does alright with 140's too. It'll shoot factory or reloads with equal reliability. I found the IMR4831 does the best in my gun for velocity and accuracy. IMR4350 was a close second.

Here's a pic.:

JLA · 02-22-2012, 11:00 AM

Savage makes THE best affordable accurate rifles right out of the box. They have THE best factory produced barrels in the industy. Your money will be well spent on a Savage.

Grabbing a Savage in 7 mag will land you a large shank long action that will be suited to any custom build up to .338 Winmag, with little more than a 10 minute barrel swap. Another reason I LOVE Savage rifle.

JMF · 02-23-2012, 12:16 AM

alright guys,thanks for the info. i just order it today, i will post after i get her to the range!

02-22-2012, 12:59 AM	#1
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02-22-2012, 03:58 AM	#2
joncutt87 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Kannapolis, NC Contributor Posts: 1,419	Re: Savage 116 FCSS 7mm rem mag (has anyone tired it?) I have a cheap savage, and I couldn't be any happier with it's accuracy. __________________ Four words to live by: aequitas, veritas, decus, sacrificium

02-22-2012, 08:55 AM	#3
Snakedriver Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SW. Florida Posts: 1,219	Re: Savage 116 FCSS 7mm rem mag (has anyone tired it?) I have an older model Savage 116 in 7mm Rem. Mag that is pre-accutrigger / accustock etc., but it is without a doubt the most accuarate rifle I have. Easily MOA at 200 yards. I like everything about it. I put a nice thumbhole laminated wood stock on it a few years back that really dressed it up. The trigger breaks crisp as glass at 3# with no overtravel. I highly recommend it. ETA: The scope is a factory setup. As far as ammo, it likes the heavier stuff in the 150-162 range, but does alright with 140's too. It'll shoot factory or reloads with equal reliability. I found the IMR4831 does the best in my gun for velocity and accuracy. IMR4350 was a close second. Here's a pic.: __________________ Fear is a reaction..........Courage is a decision Last edited by Snakedriver; 02-22-2012 at 08:59 AM..

02-22-2012, 11:00 AM	#4
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,308	Re: Savage 116 FCSS 7mm rem mag (has anyone tired it?) Savage makes THE best affordable accurate rifles right out of the box. They have THE best factory produced barrels in the industy. Your money will be well spent on a Savage. Grabbing a Savage in 7 mag will land you a large shank long action that will be suited to any custom build up to .338 Winmag, with little more than a 10 minute barrel swap. Another reason I LOVE Savage rifle. __________________ 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!

02-23-2012, 12:16 AM	#5
JMF Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 2	Re: Savage 116 FCSS 7mm rem mag (has anyone tired it?) alright guys,thanks for the info. i just order it today, i will post after i get her to the range!