first off let me start with i've already learned a lot for you guys. and this isn't your typical which is better for long range. i need some help figuring out the difference between these listed rifles? any additional info you might be able to give me would be greatly appreciated. thank you in advance
all are savage in 243. i picked the 243 because i feel it will fit my needs the most, in case your curious they are range time with the guy(200 yard furthest target), coyotes, hogs, and deer(hunting is the primary purpose of this rifle). don't really see me getting into long range matches, unless they are fun matches at the range for bragging rights. while i live in tx now, when i get out of the military i will be moving back to the east coast and that is where 90% of my hunting will be done. i also picked this one because my wife and kids can handle it no issues. now on to the choices. oh yeah i do plan on learning to reload, and this rifle will probably be remaining stock until i need a new barrel, then all bets are off
model 10 trophy hunter xp(nikon scope) $745
model 11 gcns $699
model 12 vlp dbm$1049
model 14 (all classic models) $860, $886, $995
all prices are msrp from the savage web site
i've read the specs on the savage website, so besides the weight, finish, magazine type, twist rate, barrel length, what's the main difference.
i guess what i am trying to figure out is one more special than the other?
what do you get for the model 14 you don't get with the model 10 to justify the extra $100 plus
i am leaning towards the model 10 trophy hunter xp because it's a package deal and while i'm sure the nikon scope is the best they make, it can't to that bad either, and will work until i can spend some cash on nice glass, and this one seems to fit my needs the best.
sorry for the long read but your opinions are valued and greatly appreciated
all are savage in 243. i picked the 243 because i feel it will fit my needs the most, in case your curious they are range time with the guy(200 yard furthest target), coyotes, hogs, and deer(hunting is the primary purpose of this rifle). don't really see me getting into long range matches, unless they are fun matches at the range for bragging rights. while i live in tx now, when i get out of the military i will be moving back to the east coast and that is where 90% of my hunting will be done. i also picked this one because my wife and kids can handle it no issues. now on to the choices. oh yeah i do plan on learning to reload, and this rifle will probably be remaining stock until i need a new barrel, then all bets are off
model 10 trophy hunter xp(nikon scope) $745
model 11 gcns $699
model 12 vlp dbm$1049
model 14 (all classic models) $860, $886, $995
all prices are msrp from the savage web site
i've read the specs on the savage website, so besides the weight, finish, magazine type, twist rate, barrel length, what's the main difference.
i guess what i am trying to figure out is one more special than the other?
what do you get for the model 14 you don't get with the model 10 to justify the extra $100 plus
i am leaning towards the model 10 trophy hunter xp because it's a package deal and while i'm sure the nikon scope is the best they make, it can't to that bad either, and will work until i can spend some cash on nice glass, and this one seems to fit my needs the best.
sorry for the long read but your opinions are valued and greatly appreciated