Two Savages, one XLR chassis...

[Little Yoshi]

Am going to be ordering a XLR soon, but I am not sure which Savage to replace the stock with. The first is a Model 10 PC (.308, 20" barrel) w/ bolt release on trigger. The second, LRP (.260, 26" barrel) with side bolt release. Other than using the current calibre as a selection criteria, is there anything else I should be considering? Mags, trigger replacement (future mod), lug, etc...?

Thanks,
Yoshi

 

[haroldwilson]

I would call them and make sure the XLR can accommodate the bolt release on the trigger. Not sure it will.

The LRP has the target action which is a heavy, closed top action. Not sure if the closed top matters to you or not. If you use it, you will need to use a scope base with no recoil lug. It uses the large shank barrels as far as aftermarket barrels are concerned.

The LRP has the target accutrigger. Some love it. Some don't. You can put a Rifle Basix trigger in either.

 

[Little Yoshi]

Thanks! Why would a "closed top action" matter? It sounds like I am limited to the large shank barrels? Also, what does the scope base have to do with the recoil lug? Sorry for the questions... I just don't know the answers.

Again, thanks!

 

[6brshooter]

The lrp would be the more rigid, cnc machined action. I have several target actions, i use BO and tps bases. It is pretty easy with a rotary tool to remove the rail lug, just don't grind on anything in front of the lug. Not aware of too many stocks for bottom release actions. Cdi makes dbm for them, a conventional mcm or manners might be the only option for ur 10. I have a ai on my lrp with a brux barrel and it hammers 1/4" groups@100 and will stack rds inside of 6" at 1k. I like the quality of the xlr and Kyle is awesome to deal with, but i could not make myself shoot a xlr consistently. Had one on a tikka/Krieger 243 fast twist. I could shoot groups from .197"-.75" with no middle ground. Just never felt "right" behind the rifle. Picked up a krg blemished folder from Justin, i can't shoot a bad group now.

 

[PowerstrokeOBX]

I would call them and make sure the XLR can accommodate the bolt release on the trigger. Not sure it will.

I have seen pictures of one that had a little slider machined into the trigger guard that operated the release. I'd call to make sure he is still doing it.

 

[XLR]

Hello Guys,

We offer the Savage chassis with the trigger guard bolt release or side bolt release, 4.41 or 4.275 bolt spacing, and right or left hand. No problem either way for us.

Thanks, Kyle ~ XLR

 

[6brshooter]

The xlr chassis is really neutral balanced, plus it is probably the lightest, affordable chassis available. The workmanship, finish and quality is first rate with the xlr also. Hard to describe how, but the xlr just felt livelier in hand than most chassis. Itreminded me more of a good balanced skeet gun, than an ackward club that alot of chassis's feel like.

 

[Shoalwater]

Good to know, thanks XLR

 

[garandman]

I'd put whichever had the greater unrealized potential for accuracy. The XLR chassis deserves a serious barrel / action to be mounted in it.

 

[haroldwilson]

We have the answer about the XLR chassis. Good to know.

Closed top doesn't matter to me. Might to some. Just pointed it out since you asked about the differences between the two models.

A lot of scope bases have recoil lugs on them. Because the action is closed on top, the lug has nothing to recoil against. You can grind the lug off a base that has lugs or you can buy a base without lugs. Ken Farrell makes really nice bases without recoil lugs to go on that action. I got a base and rings from him. They are good stuff.

LRP is a heavy action. I like it because of that. Others might prefer a lighter action. I think that 260 LRP on that chassis would be smoking.

Large shank barrel is not limiting. Just be aware of it if you order an aftermarket barrel. I am not familiar with which size barrel shank the other model you mentioned uses.

 

[JWV]

The xlr chassis is really neutral balanced, plus it is probably the lightest, affordable chassis available. The workmanship, finish and quality is first rate with the xlr also. Hard to describe how, but the xlr just felt livelier in hand than most chassis. Itreminded me more of a good balanced skeet gun, than an ackward club that alot of chassis's feel like.

Biting nails I know...but PDC customs are a bit cheaper but definitely much heavier and not as cool looking. I would use the LRP action on for the XLR. If nothing has changed, then the bottom bolt release actions are a pain in the ass to get to work with aftermarket triggers if you still want to be able to remove the bolt without removing the stock. Unless, someone has come out with a trigger that is specifically for the bottom bolt release. I guess it depends on how much you like/dislike the accutrigger and if you want Mag capacity. You could always have a smith cut a mag port on the LRP action as another more expensive option for the best of both worlds desires.