Just ordered this gun what do y'all think about the gun. It won't be here till Thursday. I was told it's a awesome out of the box shooter.
The savage 10 fcp mcmillian- pics added
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Re: The savage 10 fcp mcmillian
if its like most the savages i've seen out the box i should be a shooter for sure. Congrats
if its like most the savages i've seen out the box i should be a shooter for sure. Congrats
Re: The savage 10 fcp mcmillian
welcome to the dark side. you will love it. there are a few things you can do to smooth out the action. view my posts for the bolt lift and polishing threads. feel free to ask any questions. ill help if i can
welcome to the dark side. you will love it. there are a few things you can do to smooth out the action. view my posts for the bolt lift and polishing threads. feel free to ask any questions. ill help if i can
Re: The savage 10 fcp mcmillian
IMO perfect choice but a few things you will need to do right away to get the best accuracy out of it 1st it is one of the few savages that does not come with pillars so you will need to install them or have them installed someone who has knowledge of savages due to back half of the rear pillar needing to be cut down and the recoil lug doesnt touch anything so you need to bed it or have it bedded once that is done there is no reason why it shouldnt keep pace with any other tactical rifle out there also if you send the stock into mcmillan they will install a saddle cheekpiece on the stock for you and may also be able to do the pillars and a few flush cups these rifles shoot 155 gr scenars really really well and if this is your first savage you will learn quickly that the dtachable magazines suck but cdi makes a bottom metal so they will take aics mags
IMO perfect choice but a few things you will need to do right away to get the best accuracy out of it 1st it is one of the few savages that does not come with pillars so you will need to install them or have them installed someone who has knowledge of savages due to back half of the rear pillar needing to be cut down and the recoil lug doesnt touch anything so you need to bed it or have it bedded once that is done there is no reason why it shouldnt keep pace with any other tactical rifle out there also if you send the stock into mcmillan they will install a saddle cheekpiece on the stock for you and may also be able to do the pillars and a few flush cups these rifles shoot 155 gr scenars really really well and if this is your first savage you will learn quickly that the dtachable magazines suck but cdi makes a bottom metal so they will take aics mags
Re: The savage 10 fcp mcmillian
If you are looking for half-moa accuracy, pillar/bedding will be an absolute requirement. This is why a lot of people go with the HS precision option. Without the pillars you may also experience problems with the magazine binding the bolt, as you will constantly find yourself tightening the action screws in pursuit of accuracy. And lastly, this "tightening" may also result in a cracked stock. The Savage/Mc stock is a lightweight version and does not do well with excessive action screw torque.
If you are looking for half-moa accuracy, pillar/bedding will be an absolute requirement. This is why a lot of people go with the HS precision option. Without the pillars you may also experience problems with the magazine binding the bolt, as you will constantly find yourself tightening the action screws in pursuit of accuracy. And lastly, this "tightening" may also result in a cracked stock. The Savage/Mc stock is a lightweight version and does not do well with excessive action screw torque.
Re: The savage 10 fcp mcmillian
IMO, you bought the best combination of factory rifle available. You have an accurate barrel, decent action, and pretty good factory trigger. You have a McM stock, as others said you need to bed it one way or another, but you've already got a great stock. Shoot that barrel out learning and screw on a premium one yourself.
IMO, you bought the best combination of factory rifle available. You have an accurate barrel, decent action, and pretty good factory trigger. You have a McM stock, as others said you need to bed it one way or another, but you've already got a great stock. Shoot that barrel out learning and screw on a premium one yourself.
Re: The savage 10 fcp mcmillian
My first precision rifle was the Savage 10FCP HS. I really wanted that McMillan, and almost ordered it. But I went with the HS for the reasons mentioned above.
It was a flat out shooter too. I shot it for a year before deciding I was ready for a custom and then bought a GAP. I sold the Savage to one of my best friends and he still shoots it to this day.
With FGMM it did well, but once I started reloading 155 Scenars and 175 Match Kings, that rifle really started impressing. It shot a bunch of half MOA groups, and easily shot well enough to be called a consistent sub MOA rifle. Right out of the box. All for under $1K, sans scope.
Not just a great starter rifle IMO, but simply a great rifle, period.
My first precision rifle was the Savage 10FCP HS. I really wanted that McMillan, and almost ordered it. But I went with the HS for the reasons mentioned above.
It was a flat out shooter too. I shot it for a year before deciding I was ready for a custom and then bought a GAP. I sold the Savage to one of my best friends and he still shoots it to this day.
With FGMM it did well, but once I started reloading 155 Scenars and 175 Match Kings, that rifle really started impressing. It shot a bunch of half MOA groups, and easily shot well enough to be called a consistent sub MOA rifle. Right out of the box. All for under $1K, sans scope.
Not just a great starter rifle IMO, but simply a great rifle, period.
Re: The savage 10 fcp mcmillian
I hate it !!!!! The only reason I say that, is because I don't have one yet.. It will be my next savage though.. Nothing but great reviews.
Let us know the range reports.....
Congrats
I hate it !!!!! The only reason I say that, is because I don't have one yet.. It will be my next savage though.. Nothing but great reviews.
Let us know the range reports.....
Congrats
Re: The savage 10 fcp mcmillian
The cheap savages shoot awesome out of the box. I doubt their expensive ones would be less accurate.
The cheap savages shoot awesome out of the box. I doubt their expensive ones would be less accurate.
Re: The savage 10 fcp mcmillian
do yourself a favor and get it bedded when you can afford to. Awesome gun out of the box tho.
*I agree with Hydro556 completely. I shoot an 10FCP HS Precision as well and it's amazing to say the least. No, it doesn't have the smoothness or amazing feel or cool guy points of the high end customs and factory rifles, but it flat out shoots.
do yourself a favor and get it bedded when you can afford to. Awesome gun out of the box tho.
*I agree with Hydro556 completely. I shoot an 10FCP HS Precision as well and it's amazing to say the least. No, it doesn't have the smoothness or amazing feel or cool guy points of the high end customs and factory rifles, but it flat out shoots.
Re: The savage 10 fcp mcmillian
You'll love it. Mine shoots one hole groups with 44gr varget and 175 sierra's and with hornady 155 and 168 TAP factory ammo. Without being bedded. I'm going to put Sharp Shooter Supply bottom metal and magazine in mine and then bed it. And I love the mcmillan stock.
You'll love it. Mine shoots one hole groups with 44gr varget and 175 sierra's and with hornady 155 and 168 TAP factory ammo. Without being bedded. I'm going to put Sharp Shooter Supply bottom metal and magazine in mine and then bed it. And I love the mcmillan stock.
Re: The savage 10 fcp mcmillian
try CDI bottom metal and you will get it faster i bet. ive been waiting since may for my SSS stuff
try CDI bottom metal and you will get it faster i bet. ive been waiting since may for my SSS stuff
Re: The savage 10 fcp mcmillian
post some pics whenever you get it in i have had a itch for a while to get another one.
post some pics whenever you get it in i have had a itch for a while to get another one.
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I have the HS Precision stock. I added a Super Sniper 10x scope with side focus, and a Harris swivel bipod - I have less than $2k invested. I shoot with guys who have spent over $5k on their rifles - I believe my Savage can compete with their setup.
The best group I have shot is 3/8 inch - 3 rounds - at 200 yards using a bipod and no backrest.
For the money, I do not think you can beat a Savage. I love this gun.
I have the HS Precision stock. I added a Super Sniper 10x scope with side focus, and a Harris swivel bipod - I have less than $2k invested. I shoot with guys who have spent over $5k on their rifles - I believe my Savage can compete with their setup.
The best group I have shot is 3/8 inch - 3 rounds - at 200 yards using a bipod and no backrest.
For the money, I do not think you can beat a Savage. I love this gun.
Re: The savage 10 fcp mcmillian
The Review I read on Sniper Central is wrong, the Savage McMillan does does come with a rear Pillar, you won't see it until you sand it down a little. You can tighten the rear as much as you want and don't have to worry about a crack stock.
Only reason I found out was because my gun smith told me when I got it bedded.
My Savage McMillin was half-MOA right out of the box. After bedding I was still half MOA. Then when I broke in the barrel some more it decreased to about .25 MOA (My best for 4 shot, but it was from a bench and sandbags front and rear). I highly doubt it was the bedding was what made my McMillan more accurate, I am pretty sure it was the barrel and me just getting use to the gun.
So before you bed, I would shoot it a lot to see what you can do. Anything better than half-MOA is really not needed. I shoot mostly from prone off a bipod, so I usually don't get better than half MOA anyways no matter what gun I use. Ranging and wind calls play a much more important role than than that extra 1/8th MOA you get when shooting from a vice.
The Review I read on Sniper Central is wrong, the Savage McMillan does does come with a rear Pillar, you won't see it until you sand it down a little. You can tighten the rear as much as you want and don't have to worry about a crack stock.
Only reason I found out was because my gun smith told me when I got it bedded.
My Savage McMillin was half-MOA right out of the box. After bedding I was still half MOA. Then when I broke in the barrel some more it decreased to about .25 MOA (My best for 4 shot, but it was from a bench and sandbags front and rear). I highly doubt it was the bedding was what made my McMillan more accurate, I am pretty sure it was the barrel and me just getting use to the gun.
So before you bed, I would shoot it a lot to see what you can do. Anything better than half-MOA is really not needed. I shoot mostly from prone off a bipod, so I usually don't get better than half MOA anyways no matter what gun I use. Ranging and wind calls play a much more important role than than that extra 1/8th MOA you get when shooting from a vice.
Re: The savage 10 fcp mcmillian
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: EricCartmann</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The Review I read on Sniper Central is wrong, the Savage McMillan does does come with a rear Pillar, you won't see it until you sand it down a little. You can tighten the rear as much as you want and don't have to worry about a crack stock.
Only reason I found out was because my gun smith told me when I got it bedded.
My Savage McMillin was half-MOA right out of the box. After bedding I was still half MOA. Then when I broke in the barrel some more it decreased to about .25 MOA (My best for 4 shot, but it was from a bench and sandbags front and rear). I highly doubt it was the bedding was what made my McMillan more accurate, I am pretty sure it was the barrel and me just getting use to the gun.
So before you bed, I would shoot it a lot to see what you can do. Anything better than half-MOA is really not needed. I shoot mostly from prone off a bipod, so I usually don't get better than half MOA anyways no matter what gun I use. Ranging and wind calls play a much more important role than than that extra 1/8th MOA you get when shooting from a vice. </div></div>
Good info, first time I've heard this about the Mcmillan. Too bad they don't use a front pillar but it's still good news. Makes me want one even more now
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: EricCartmann</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The Review I read on Sniper Central is wrong, the Savage McMillan does does come with a rear Pillar, you won't see it until you sand it down a little. You can tighten the rear as much as you want and don't have to worry about a crack stock.
Only reason I found out was because my gun smith told me when I got it bedded.
My Savage McMillin was half-MOA right out of the box. After bedding I was still half MOA. Then when I broke in the barrel some more it decreased to about .25 MOA (My best for 4 shot, but it was from a bench and sandbags front and rear). I highly doubt it was the bedding was what made my McMillan more accurate, I am pretty sure it was the barrel and me just getting use to the gun.
So before you bed, I would shoot it a lot to see what you can do. Anything better than half-MOA is really not needed. I shoot mostly from prone off a bipod, so I usually don't get better than half MOA anyways no matter what gun I use. Ranging and wind calls play a much more important role than than that extra 1/8th MOA you get when shooting from a vice. </div></div>
Good info, first time I've heard this about the Mcmillan. Too bad they don't use a front pillar but it's still good news. Makes me want one even more now
Re: The savage 10 fcp mcmillian
The front pillar in theory will make it more stable, but in practice I don't think it will do much. Just crank down the rear and properly torque the front and it will be good enough to free float the barrel and secure the action.
I am a big fan of Savage now and really don't see no reason to get anything else. A properly bedded McMillan with DBM is about $1000. So it is like you are getting a custom rifle with a nice barrel, a very nice trigger, a custom bolt face (since it is floating), and a smooth action all for free.
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/manufacturers_id/73/products_id/43534
The front pillar in theory will make it more stable, but in practice I don't think it will do much. Just crank down the rear and properly torque the front and it will be good enough to free float the barrel and secure the action.
I am a big fan of Savage now and really don't see no reason to get anything else. A properly bedded McMillan with DBM is about $1000. So it is like you are getting a custom rifle with a nice barrel, a very nice trigger, a custom bolt face (since it is floating), and a smooth action all for free.
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/manufacturers_id/73/products_id/43534
Re: The savage 10 fcp mcmillian
I'd like to see that review, too. I'm really considering a Savage action for a tactical match gun.
I'd like to see that review, too. I'm really considering a Savage action for a tactical match gun.
Re: The savage 10 fcp mcmillian
As soon as i picked it up. i put it in the gunsmith shop for a bedding and pillar job. the smith said it will be done on friday. i just picked up a bushnell 4200 elite 6-24x50 tactical scope to top it off. Needless to say im getting very ansey. i will get a range report and pics up asap.
As soon as i picked it up. i put it in the gunsmith shop for a bedding and pillar job. the smith said it will be done on friday. i just picked up a bushnell 4200 elite 6-24x50 tactical scope to top it off. Needless to say im getting very ansey. i will get a range report and pics up asap.
Re: The savage 10 fcp mcmillian
He's probably still out there shooting it! hahaha
I love my 10FP ... I have the LE2B model in the A3 stock. Mine came with alum pillars. Torqued right and broken in and it shoots 1/4-1/2MOA with my reloads. Varget and 175 SMKs. On par with other great rifles and has the McMillan feel! 26" barrel though...the new ones with the 24s are nice!
He's probably still out there shooting it! hahaha
I love my 10FP ... I have the LE2B model in the A3 stock. Mine came with alum pillars. Torqued right and broken in and it shoots 1/4-1/2MOA with my reloads. Varget and 175 SMKs. On par with other great rifles and has the McMillan feel! 26" barrel though...the new ones with the 24s are nice!
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