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    Not bad on a budget.

    Re: Not bad on a budget. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jtac</div><div class="ubbcode-body">How do you like the bipod on that savage? Got one just like it on my LR but haven't had time to shoot it much. </div></div> Bi-pod works fine. I've only...
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    Not bad on a budget.

    Re: Not bad on a budget. No offense taken at all. I know without a doubt with a few additions like match ammo and trigger work I would see a difference especially at longer distances. I was merely showing how good even a basic inexpensive setup with cheap ammo can shoot. It's definately...
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    Rifle Scopes Help with a Tactical Scope for my 308

    Re: Help with a Tactical Scope for my 308 Nikon's seem to be great for the money and always get good reviews.
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    Not bad on a budget.

    Re: Not bad on a budget. I'll definately use more quality ammo for longer range shooting, but I just thought that this was a pretty darn good start for what I had. Also does anybody know where to get higher capacity detachable base magazines for the model 11 short action in .308 like I have?
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    Not bad on a budget.

    Re: Not bad on a budget. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DesertHK</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Don't underestimate the accuracy of Savage sticks. Are you going to handload? </div></div> I don't plan on handloading anytime soon, but I save all my...
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    Not bad on a budget.

    After researching and asking some questions here I decided to top my new Savage rifle with a Nikon Buckmaster 4.5-14x40 in Leupold steel one peice base and rings. This is the basic non-accutrigger and non-accustock model 11 in .308. All together I have about $640 into this rifle. This morning I...
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    Rifle Scopes What base and rings for new scope?

    I posted a few days ago about being new to this hobby and am building a budget long range rifle for hunting and shooting out to 400-500 yds. I currently have the rifle, a Savage model 11 in .308. The scope I am purchasing will be a Nikon Buckmaster 4.5-12x40 with mil-dot reticle. I have...
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    Rifle Scopes New to site need scope help.

    Re: New to site need scope help. This is awesome stuff guys! Thank you so much for the advice. I will definately go with the Mil-dot. I will continue to research and read on the forum. I need to learn the Mil-dot formula and practice ranging. I understand the Nightforce would be a great...
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    Rifle Scopes New to site need scope help.

    Hello to all. I am new to the forum but have been trying to garner info for a while cruising the site. I am a novice to long range shooting, but want to learn and enjoy the hobby. This brings me to my current project. I am a blue collar guy so I have no choice but to build on a budget. I am...