Good evening,
I'm contemplating the purchase of a Savage, but have a couple questions I couldn't resolve with a search.
If I purchase a Savage 10FCP-K with Accustock, and later decide to change the stock, will the action fit in any of the newer 4.4" aftermarket stocks such as the B&C Medalist, or HS Precision stocks, other than a trimming around the trigger guard for the "new" bolt release and making an opening for the box magazine? Or does the smaller recoil lug cause difficulties as well? Is further bedding required, if it fits at all? No one seems to offer replacement stocks for Accustock Savages yet as far as I can tell.
I read the comparison between the Savage 10FCP-K and the 10FCP HS stocked guns here on this forum, and saw those as the major differences.
I could just buy the FCP with HS Precision stock right up front, but I'm not sure that's the stock I want. Maybe the Accustock will suit me fine, maybe not. The muzzle brake and fluted barrel of the FCP-K don't matter to me, I'll take it either way. If I shoot at a range disallowing the muzzle brake, I'll remove and "cap" it.
I'd originally wanted a Remington 700P, and still do, but the quality problems are now more than just what I read here...a friend of mine has a 700 with the familiar issues and some misdrilled action screw holes and two guys at a 3 gun shoot last year had problems with their 1100's (Fortunately my 1100 is older and flawless). I don't want to dump that kind of cash on a lemon and I want to shoot, not send my rifle back and forth to Ilion, NY for the season. It's a shame; it's such a nice rifle design.
Thanks in advance to all who have the time or interest to respond. I appreciate your time.
Warmest regards,
Rob
I'm contemplating the purchase of a Savage, but have a couple questions I couldn't resolve with a search.
If I purchase a Savage 10FCP-K with Accustock, and later decide to change the stock, will the action fit in any of the newer 4.4" aftermarket stocks such as the B&C Medalist, or HS Precision stocks, other than a trimming around the trigger guard for the "new" bolt release and making an opening for the box magazine? Or does the smaller recoil lug cause difficulties as well? Is further bedding required, if it fits at all? No one seems to offer replacement stocks for Accustock Savages yet as far as I can tell.
I read the comparison between the Savage 10FCP-K and the 10FCP HS stocked guns here on this forum, and saw those as the major differences.
I could just buy the FCP with HS Precision stock right up front, but I'm not sure that's the stock I want. Maybe the Accustock will suit me fine, maybe not. The muzzle brake and fluted barrel of the FCP-K don't matter to me, I'll take it either way. If I shoot at a range disallowing the muzzle brake, I'll remove and "cap" it.
I'd originally wanted a Remington 700P, and still do, but the quality problems are now more than just what I read here...a friend of mine has a 700 with the familiar issues and some misdrilled action screw holes and two guys at a 3 gun shoot last year had problems with their 1100's (Fortunately my 1100 is older and flawless). I don't want to dump that kind of cash on a lemon and I want to shoot, not send my rifle back and forth to Ilion, NY for the season. It's a shame; it's such a nice rifle design.
Thanks in advance to all who have the time or interest to respond. I appreciate your time.
Warmest regards,
Rob