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    1st range report and photos for Savage

    Well, I finally got around to sighting in a zeroing my scope. I have to say that I'm impressed with my Savage. I love this gun. I put 40+ rounds through it at felt absolutely no discomfort at all. Its a far cry from my 30.06. When I finally got it on paper, I really started having fun with it. I...
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    Savage is finally ready to go!

    Well after months of saving, waiting and saving some more, I finally got my Savage ready to shoot. I would like to thank the many members on this forum for your assistance, suggestions, and even some ball-busting Without your help, the process would not have been so smooth. A special thanks...
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    Rifle Scopes What a bonehead

    I received my Badger Ordnance base and rings and the base has been attached. Now, to my dismay, I forgot to order a scope mounting kit when I ordered the rings! I found a decent priced one from Midway USA and it should be delivered by Aug 1st. Looks like it will be another week or so before I...
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    Rifle Scopes Finally ordered a base & rings!!

    Well, I have had my brand new Savage .308 and new Vortex Viper PST ffp sitting in my gun safe for over a month now. I finally got around to ordering a base for my rifle from Mike at CST. I went with the Badger 306-06SAT Sat S/A 20 MOA cant. Been so busy with work I have not had time to touch...
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    Rifle Scopes Vortex is shipped by CS Tac 2 day

    Just spoke with Mason at CS Tactical, my Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50 FFP EBR-1 is being shipped out today! Sweet. Thanks Mason
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    Rifle Scopes Sniper Scope ?

    I have a membership with a magazine called the Sportsman Guide. The often advertise scopes that are brand named "Counter Sniper". They state they are U.S. government issued and that they are marked as such. They are advertising a 4-48x56mm for $900.00. I was curious if anyone had had experiences...
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    Stock Options for Savage FCP-K

    I recently purchased a Savage .308 FCP-K and I'm currently exploring my options for an after market stock. I have checked out the Choate, Manners, B&C, H-S, McMillan and McRee brand of stocks. I seem to keep running into the problem regarding the trigger guard bolt release on my rifle. Most...
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    Rifle Scopes First time scope purchase

    Well, after reading several hundred comments and opinions on this site and reading up on technical data, I have narrowed my decision between these scopes. All I have to do now is pull the trigger and buy one http://www.opticsplanet.net/bushnell-elite-6500-2-5-16x50-riflescope.html...
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    Finally took the plunge on a .308

    Well, after much debating, I finally purchased my first long range rifle. I decided to go with the Savage 10FCP-K .308. I picked it up from Buds Guns for $735.00. I received positive feedback about this rifle from several members of this forum. I would like to thank everyone for their help with...
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    Rifle Scopes What a Scope

    Well, I thought some of the scopes I was looking at looked pretty good, I was wrong. I had been looking at some of the Bushnell 6500 series and then I saw this one: http://www.opticsplanet.net/night-force-nxs-f1-model-riflescope-zero-stop-feature-nxs1550f1.html After reading up on this thing...
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    A tough choice between two rifles

    This is getting quite frustrating! Here I thought I knew what rifle I wanted for sure, but now, I'm not so sure? I had decided on the Savage 10 FP .308. I got a lot of positive feedback about this rifle from several members of this forum. I also had some PM's that recommended the Remington 700...
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    Rifle Scopes Scope for my Savage FP .308

    Well, after a little investigating and some suggestions from forum members, I think I've narrowed my search down for Optics. I would like any and all feedback or opinions on these following choices. I have never spent $500 plus dollars on optics and I would like to make the right choice the...
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    Purchasing a new bolt action rifle

    I have been saving money for a while now to purchase a new bolt action rifle. I would like to have something for target shooting and possibly varmint hunting. I have narrowed my search down to these two rifles so far: Savage Model 10FP .308 or the Savage 10 BAS K .308. I currently own a...