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Gunsmithing Ar 15 build
This adjustable trigger looked interesting enough to me that yesterday I ordered it for my Palmetto build but it is a single stage job: HIPERTOUCH® 24 Enhanced Trigger HPT 24. Also, there are ways to much improve the stock trigger with the 15min trigger job, if you are good with your hands. I...- gcp
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- Forum: The Armory
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223 Savage bolt action in Varget and 2520 powders
Re: 223 Savage bolt action in Varget and 2520 powders Guys, I did shoot the lighter loads, prior to yesterday, without any pressure signs so I figured I'd give it a go on the high side. The rifle shot my above specified hot rounds perfectly well but accuracy I believe is better with Varget at...- gcp
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- Forum: Reloading Depot
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223 Savage bolt action in Varget and 2520 powders
Re: 223 Savage bolt action in Varget and 2520 powders Both max loads worked quite well in my Savage bolt action with no pressure issues whatsoever! But please undestand, I am in no way recommending these specs for you. Know your rifle and what it can handle before you try the above!!- gcp
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- Forum: Reloading Depot
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223 Savage bolt action in Varget and 2520 powders
Gents, I just reloaded 10 rounds of 69gr SMK with 26gr Varget while the Lee manual indicates max powder charge of 25.5gr. Should I take them down or will they be safe to shoot out of a Savage action with bull barrel? I addition, I am trying Accurate 2520, for the first time, with 26gr over the...- gcp
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- Forum: Reloading Depot
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New to me Savage Model 12 CAL
Re: New to me Savage Model 12 CAL Here's the 150 yard target, now if only I can become as good as this rifle is capable Looks like I'll have to spend time getting used to shooting this 223 but I'd say it's a keeper wouldn't you?- gcp
- Post #53
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
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New to me Savage Model 12 CAL
Re: New to me Savage Model 12 CAL I've received from Savage, free of charge, a trigger tool but I've not used it yet. The trigger is set at 2.5lbs and it does well for me.....for the time. I need to buy a torque wrench and good quality bits for the stock, and other components, any suggestions?- gcp
- Post #52
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
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New to me Savage Model 12 CAL
Re: New to me Savage Model 12 CAL My Remi 5R is one heck of a shooter so it's a keeper.- gcp
- Post #49
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
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New to me Savage Model 12 CAL
Re: New to me Savage Model 12 CAL z7, today's grouping (a bit over 1/4 MOA at 80 yards, and that's because I didn't hold it better), definitely warrants stiffening the stock's forearm to improve performance. I plan to shoot it at 150 yards tomorrow to see if the groupings remain small. I...- gcp
- Post #45
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
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New to me Savage Model 12 CAL
Re: New to me Savage Model 12 CAL NOW THAT's MORE LIKE IT!! My Savage rifle finally shot as it ought to, I'll post pics of the targets later. Gotta say, and as Savage recommended, it loves shooting the 69gr Sierra MK bullet. Needless to say I am one happy camper, finally! All it took was...- gcp
- Post #43
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
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New to me Savage Model 12 CAL
Re: New to me Savage Model 12 CAL mnshort, yes I did because after all it's a paper target not the real thing :-) z7 thank you for the kind words. What corrections are you recommending, I am very much interested in your inputs. OK guys, after a number of corrective actions on the mounts...- gcp
- Post #42
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
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New to me Savage Model 12 CAL
Re: New to me Savage Model 12 CAL Ok guys, in case this helps someone else, the 12FV in 223 is a true 1 in 9 twist and 69gr projectiles is what Savage recommends to feed through it. Also, the action screws need to be tightened to 25 inch pounds, or snug, as she puts it. Tomorrow's the big...- gcp
- Post #39
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
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New to me Savage Model 12 CAL
Re: New to me Savage Model 12 CAL Does anyone know if the twist on this 12FV 223 rifle is advancing or is it a true 1 in 9 throughout the barrel? Thanks,- gcp
- Post #38
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
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Savage concerns
Re: Savage concerns So, I shot 60 rounds today and I had 3 FTFs in a row. Non before, and non after I removed the bolt and reinserted, which fixed whatever ailed the trigger. Now anything's possible but fatfingering 3 in a row and not fatfingering after removal of the bolt is not exactly...- gcp
- Post #31
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
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Savage concerns
Re: Savage concerns I too experienced an accutrigger malfunction today while shooting. Chambered a round and click!! The trigger felt mushy/spongy and saw no primer dent when I extracted the round. Chambered 2 more rounds and the same occurred. So I removed the bolt and re-inserted it and the...- gcp
- Post #29
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
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New to me Savage Model 12 CAL
Re: New to me Savage Model 12 CAL Well gents, in between my hunting today I was able to get the Savage/scope on paper and do 3 groups of 5 at 50 yards. I'd say this rifle's a keeper "as is" wouldn't you? True enough it's been cut to 20" with no 11 deg chamfer and wears a taperware stock with...- gcp
- Post #37
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
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New to me Savage Model 12 CAL
Re: New to me Savage Model 12 CAL AXE, thank you sir!- gcp
- Post #34
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
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New to me Savage Model 12 CAL
Re: New to me Savage Model 12 CAL fd, I'd rather not buy if I don't have to. julio do you have any pictures to provide to help me visualize in detail how you did this? Sounds like a project I'd be interested in. In the mean time here's pics of the two bulls of mine. No doubt my 5R's H&S is...- gcp
- Post #32
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
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New to me Savage Model 12 CAL
Re: New to me Savage Model 12 CAL Has anyone else around here modified the Savage stock for the better? If so please explain. Also how can I remove the fixed/captured magazine clip? There appears to be only one retaining clip but I don't want to force it and break anything.- gcp
- Post #29
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
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New to me Savage Model 12 CAL
Re: New to me Savage Model 12 CAL Today I had sometime to play with the Savage stock. Yes it's not a high priced stock but after a bit of elbow grease to alleviate the sharp plastic edges and seams, and some proper action fitting, I believe that the barrel is free floating enough to where...- gcp
- Post #28
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
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New to me Savage Model 12 CAL
Re: New to me Savage Model 12 CAL Player I'll play, post your targets.- gcp
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- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
