ive been looking at the savage 10/110 predator max 1 in 6.5cm lefty model. does anybody have any experience with these rifles? I havent been able to fondle one yet, so im curious as to what contour the barrel is? is it comparable to the remington varmint barrel? Ive seen some model 10fp in the local fun store. are the barrel contours the same or similiar between those and the 10/110 predator max1?
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8 twist 24" fluted varmit contour barrel, bottom bolt release, Accutrigger, Detachable Box Mag, Accustock(alluminum bedding), 8.5 lbs.
The Smoothness of the action varies from gun to gun. That can be tuned out if you are mechanicaly inclined. Join Savage shooters after you get it and get any bugs worked out if there are any. but savages as a rule are very accurate, An occasional bad one gets through but they have always taken care of their customers. Savage is doing something right. More than one company is copying their design including the Ruger(American), Mossberg and Remington(783) and one other that slips my mind.
8 twist 24" fluted varmit contour barrel, bottom bolt release, Accutrigger, Detachable Box Mag, Accustock(alluminum bedding), 8.5 lbs.
The Smoothness of the action varies from gun to gun. That can be tuned out if you are mechanicaly inclined. Join Savage shooters after you get it and get any bugs worked out if there are any. but savages as a rule are very accurate, An occasional bad one gets through but they have always taken care of their customers. Savage is doing something right. More than one company is copying their design including the Ruger(American), Mossberg and Remington(783) and one other that slips my mind.
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I have one in 6.5 cm, its a great shooter
I have one in 6.5 cm, its a great shooter
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I have the .243 version and it is amazing. It shoots everything I've tried in little tiny groups. 75,85, and 100gr. Sierra, 87 and 105 VMax, and 105 Berger loaded for this gun and never move scope. I haven't tried anything smaller than 75gr. The 105's are my distance hunting round and shoot very, very good at 1,000 yd range. The 105 Amax uses the same dope to 1,000. I put the Midway Vortex on this gun and honestly can't tell you anything I dislike about the gun or optic. Also, as an added bonus, it shoots blue box Federal 100's in the same hole at 100yds.
I have the .243 version and it is amazing. It shoots everything I've tried in little tiny groups. 75,85, and 100gr. Sierra, 87 and 105 VMax, and 105 Berger loaded for this gun and never move scope. I haven't tried anything smaller than 75gr. The 105's are my distance hunting round and shoot very, very good at 1,000 yd range. The 105 Amax uses the same dope to 1,000. I put the Midway Vortex on this gun and honestly can't tell you anything I dislike about the gun or optic. Also, as an added bonus, it shoots blue box Federal 100's in the same hole at 100yds.
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Post some target pics and a pic of your rifle!
Post some target pics and a pic of your rifle!
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Let me figure out how to do it and I will!
Let me figure out how to do it and I will!
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dontknowdip</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have the .243 version and it is amazing. It shoots everything I've tried in little tiny groups. 75,85, and 100gr. Sierra, 87 and 105 VMax, and 105 Berger loaded for this gun and never move scope. I haven't tried anything smaller than 75gr. The 105's are my distance hunting round and shoot very, very good at 1,000 yd range. The 105 Amax uses the same dope to 1,000. I put the Midway Vortex on this gun and honestly can't tell you anything I dislike about the gun or optic. Also, as an added bonus, it shoots blue box Federal 100's in the same hole at 100yds. </div></div>
I have the .243, also and my experience is the same. My pet load is with the 87 grain V-Max, which I've used to shoot prairie dogs out to 725 yards. I've also played with the 105 A-Max out to just over 800 yards and can hit a gallon water jug at that range with it, consistently. Running a Bushnell Elite 3-12x44. I haven't shot any factory ammo with it, but it's been a great shooter with every hand-loaded bullet I've run through it, so far. The barrel is what I would consider a medium contour. Not as heavy as my 10FP, but certainly thicker than any sporter weight barrels. At the muzzle, it measures .702" by my caliper.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dontknowdip</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have the .243 version and it is amazing. It shoots everything I've tried in little tiny groups. 75,85, and 100gr. Sierra, 87 and 105 VMax, and 105 Berger loaded for this gun and never move scope. I haven't tried anything smaller than 75gr. The 105's are my distance hunting round and shoot very, very good at 1,000 yd range. The 105 Amax uses the same dope to 1,000. I put the Midway Vortex on this gun and honestly can't tell you anything I dislike about the gun or optic. Also, as an added bonus, it shoots blue box Federal 100's in the same hole at 100yds. </div></div>
I have the .243, also and my experience is the same. My pet load is with the 87 grain V-Max, which I've used to shoot prairie dogs out to 725 yards. I've also played with the 105 A-Max out to just over 800 yards and can hit a gallon water jug at that range with it, consistently. Running a Bushnell Elite 3-12x44. I haven't shot any factory ammo with it, but it's been a great shooter with every hand-loaded bullet I've run through it, so far. The barrel is what I would consider a medium contour. Not as heavy as my 10FP, but certainly thicker than any sporter weight barrels. At the muzzle, it measures .702" by my caliper.
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Bluejazz, don't know right off hand but you can load Bergers in the lands and still have plenty of room left. I have the .260 LRP and it uses the same mag. No issues with it either.
Bluejazz, don't know right off hand but you can load Bergers in the lands and still have plenty of room left. I have the .260 LRP and it uses the same mag. No issues with it either.
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Joop, what powder do you use on 87's? I use 3031 on 75, IMR 4350 on 85 and 87, and 4064 on 100's to match blue box federals. For the 105's, I use HV 100. These are mostly pick a powder and you see results. The 105 berger shown was the first load I shot and never tried anything else! Why? Use same powder for 105 Amax. By far the easiest gun to load for I have ever had. Can't say the same for the .260.
Joop, what powder do you use on 87's? I use 3031 on 75, IMR 4350 on 85 and 87, and 4064 on 100's to match blue box federals. For the 105's, I use HV 100. These are mostly pick a powder and you see results. The 105 berger shown was the first load I shot and never tried anything else! Why? Use same powder for 105 Amax. By far the easiest gun to load for I have ever had. Can't say the same for the .260.
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I use a Sinclair hex nut for comparator in case anyone is wondering.
I use a Sinclair hex nut for comparator in case anyone is wondering.
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Great range report. You have to love those .243's.
Great range report. You have to love those .243's.
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Great range report. You have to love those .243's.
Great range report. You have to love those .243's.
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My son has had his 260 since Oct so all we've shot so far is Copper Creek 140 Amax. Accuracy is very good and is < 1/2 MOA. I'm not crazy about the stock but he'll have to suffer with it until he gets out of college.
My son has had his 260 since Oct so all we've shot so far is Copper Creek 140 Amax. Accuracy is very good and is < 1/2 MOA. I'm not crazy about the stock but he'll have to suffer with it until he gets out of college.
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I will also add the Winchester factory power points shoot very well in this rifle, however, it doesn't like Remington's at all. I have never tried premium factory loads because I reload and already had these on hand.
I will also add the Winchester factory power points shoot very well in this rifle, however, it doesn't like Remington's at all. I have never tried premium factory loads because I reload and already had these on hand.
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I've been kicking around the idea of gettin one of these, might just have to make the plunge
I've been kicking around the idea of gettin one of these, might just have to make the plunge
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joop, what ring height are you running on your rifle? also, how do you like the stock?
joop, what ring height are you running on your rifle? also, how do you like the stock?
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Not Joop, but here's mine. I use the DNZ one piece mount on .243 and .260 LRP. I can reach 1000 yds. easy with .243 with the standard mount. The .260 will reach 1000 yds. with this same mount with 130 berger but I got the 20 moa version for shooting the 140's. (which I no longer do) Vortex 6.5-20x50 on .260.
Not Joop, but here's mine. I use the DNZ one piece mount on .243 and .260 LRP. I can reach 1000 yds. easy with .243 with the standard mount. The .260 will reach 1000 yds. with this same mount with 130 berger but I got the 20 moa version for shooting the 140's. (which I no longer do) Vortex 6.5-20x50 on .260.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bornhunter04</div><div class="ubbcode-body">joop, what ring height are you running on your rifle? also, how do you like the stock? </div></div>
I'm using Burris Signature Zee rings and they're the mediums, if I recall. The bases may have come on the rifle, but I don't remember. They're nothing special. I'm considering putting on a 20 MOA rail, however. I bought the rifle for coyote hunting, but would like the extra elevation, just in case. With the 105 grain A-Max moving at about 2700 and a 100 yard zero, I'm maxed out on elevation at 800 yards, which is 7 mils with this setup. It would be nice to have a little more for playing around at 1000. I just haven't got to that, yet.
I actually like the Accustock for a hunting rifle. It's not a light weight stock by today's standards, but it's very solid. If I were wanting it to be solely a target/tactical rig, I would change it for something with a little better ergonomics, but I have other rifles for that.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bornhunter04</div><div class="ubbcode-body">joop, what ring height are you running on your rifle? also, how do you like the stock? </div></div>
I'm using Burris Signature Zee rings and they're the mediums, if I recall. The bases may have come on the rifle, but I don't remember. They're nothing special. I'm considering putting on a 20 MOA rail, however. I bought the rifle for coyote hunting, but would like the extra elevation, just in case. With the 105 grain A-Max moving at about 2700 and a 100 yard zero, I'm maxed out on elevation at 800 yards, which is 7 mils with this setup. It would be nice to have a little more for playing around at 1000. I just haven't got to that, yet.
I actually like the Accustock for a hunting rifle. It's not a light weight stock by today's standards, but it's very solid. If I were wanting it to be solely a target/tactical rig, I would change it for something with a little better ergonomics, but I have other rifles for that.
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I have those zee rings on my 788 308 that I thought about buying the inserts for. Supposedly, you can change the insert and gain elevation without having to buy a different base. I never tried it because I don't shoot it long range.
I have those zee rings on my 788 308 that I thought about buying the inserts for. Supposedly, you can change the insert and gain elevation without having to buy a different base. I never tried it because I don't shoot it long range.
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Check out the "wimpy" .243 data on the 105 Berger I use in this gun.
Check out the "wimpy" .243 data on the 105 Berger I use in this gun.
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Joop, look up at previous post. I have actual target shown and list powders used in post after that. I also wanted to know what powder you used for 87's. The quick answer to your question is HV 100. Target shown was with the Berger target bullet I was given to see if gun would stabilize them with the 9.25 twist. It did. I then ordered some hunting vld's and went from there. Backed off powder charge and mv went up. Actual mv now is 3040fps.
Joop, look up at previous post. I have actual target shown and list powders used in post after that. I also wanted to know what powder you used for 87's. The quick answer to your question is HV 100. Target shown was with the Berger target bullet I was given to see if gun would stabilize them with the 9.25 twist. It did. I then ordered some hunting vld's and went from there. Backed off powder charge and mv went up. Actual mv now is 3040fps.
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Failed to mention that coal and comparator length are different with hunting vld. from picture. Can't tell you right off hand what they ended up being but can tell you later. I do know I run them both 20 off.
Failed to mention that coal and comparator length are different with hunting vld. from picture. Can't tell you right off hand what they ended up being but can tell you later. I do know I run them both 20 off.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dontknowdip</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Not Joop, but here's mine. I use the DNZ one piece mount on .243 and .260 LRP. I can reach 1000 yds. easy with .243 with the standard mount. The .260 will reach 1000 yds. with this same mount with 130 berger but I got the 20 moa version for shooting the 140's. (which I no longer do) Vortex 6.5-20x50 on .260. </div></div>
Do you have a preference between the Predator and LRP?
Wanting to get one or the other in .260 for 1, 000 yard shooting and maybe some hunting.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dontknowdip</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Not Joop, but here's mine. I use the DNZ one piece mount on .243 and .260 LRP. I can reach 1000 yds. easy with .243 with the standard mount. The .260 will reach 1000 yds. with this same mount with 130 berger but I got the 20 moa version for shooting the 140's. (which I no longer do) Vortex 6.5-20x50 on .260. </div></div>
Do you have a preference between the Predator and LRP?
Wanting to get one or the other in .260 for 1, 000 yard shooting and maybe some hunting.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dontknowdip</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Joop, look up at previous post. I have actual target shown and list powders used in post after that. I also wanted to know what powder you used for 87's. The quick answer to your question is HV 100. Target shown was with the Berger target bullet I was given to see if gun would stabilize them with the 9.25 twist. It did. I then ordered some hunting vld's and went from there. Backed off powder charge and mv went up. Actual mv now is 3040fps. </div></div>
I sent you a PM, as I don't want to take this thread too far OT. That is, unless the OP has no issue with it. If that's the case, I'll post more info here.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dontknowdip</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Joop, look up at previous post. I have actual target shown and list powders used in post after that. I also wanted to know what powder you used for 87's. The quick answer to your question is HV 100. Target shown was with the Berger target bullet I was given to see if gun would stabilize them with the 9.25 twist. It did. I then ordered some hunting vld's and went from there. Backed off powder charge and mv went up. Actual mv now is 3040fps. </div></div>
I sent you a PM, as I don't want to take this thread too far OT. That is, unless the OP has no issue with it. If that's the case, I'll post more info here.
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heck i dont care the more info available the better.
heck i dont care the more info available the better.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bornhunter04</div><div class="ubbcode-body">heck i dont care the more info available the better. </div></div>
Well, in that case....
My pet load is the 87 grain V-Max over 36.0 grains of H4895 with Win. brass and primers. I can run the same load, but with 36.0 grains of Varget and get the same POI at 100 yards, as well as the same .5 or better accuracy, but with just a little less velocity (I'll have to dig out the numbers, as I can't recall the difference at the moment).
My rifle is very short in the throat. In discussing this with dontknowdip, it would seem that his is the same way. This struck me as strange, since my 10FP in .308 is actually pretty long in the throat. However, I've come to appreciate this, as I've never had an issue with magazine length or having to seat out further in the neck than I would like to and the rifle seems to shoot well with everything I've run through it. Like I told dkd, it's almost impossible to make it NOT shoot well!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bornhunter04</div><div class="ubbcode-body">heck i dont care the more info available the better. </div></div>
Well, in that case....
My pet load is the 87 grain V-Max over 36.0 grains of H4895 with Win. brass and primers. I can run the same load, but with 36.0 grains of Varget and get the same POI at 100 yards, as well as the same .5 or better accuracy, but with just a little less velocity (I'll have to dig out the numbers, as I can't recall the difference at the moment).
My rifle is very short in the throat. In discussing this with dontknowdip, it would seem that his is the same way. This struck me as strange, since my 10FP in .308 is actually pretty long in the throat. However, I've come to appreciate this, as I've never had an issue with magazine length or having to seat out further in the neck than I would like to and the rifle seems to shoot well with everything I've run through it. Like I told dkd, it's almost impossible to make it NOT shoot well!
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