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lmb7784
07-23-2011, 02:00 AM
Hi all, I'm new to this forums but I've really enjoyed reading all the great info here. My first savage is still in the works a little, but nearly complete. (At least for now) I bought a lightly used savage model 11 in 308 with the centerfeed DBM. I rebarreled it with a McGowen matte SS 1-10", varmint 2 profile bbl. I've ordered the SSS recoil lug and tactical bolt handle. I mounted a Bushnell 3200 Elite Tactical 10x40 Mil/Mil scope in Warne permattach rings on Burris 2-piece steel picatinny mounts. I'm also waiting to receive 3 10rd mags. Next will be the new Choate tactical stock for this model. I haven't had the chance to shoot it yet, but I will VERY soon. Can't wait!

http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz64/lmb7784/SavageBolt1.jpg

bootsmcguire
07-23-2011, 02:37 AM
Welcome to the "Brotherhood of the Barrel Nut".

Be warned it can be addictive ;).

GaCop
07-23-2011, 05:58 AM
VERY ADDICTIVE!

lmb7784
07-23-2011, 09:55 AM
Well, I've already got black rifle disease. I'm so afflicted, and my checking account is so f......far gone! Lol

teebirdhyzer
07-23-2011, 09:56 PM
good luck with it at the range. I like the stainless and wood stock look. Just finished my first build as well, and it is stainless and wood.

lmb7784
07-24-2011, 01:04 AM
Thanks teebird! I'm looking forward to getting to shoot it. I'm planning on eventually getting a choate stock for it. I just can't decide if I want to wait until the end of the year for the folding version, or get the tactical version now. Decisions, decisions......

Song Dog
07-24-2011, 10:34 AM
I also like the look. I like a black action and a bead blasted stainless barrel. I have 4 Savages and soon to be 5. One of which is a predator that is getting rebarreled with a 1-9 lilja in a 17TAC. Yep, its addictive. #5 will be a 243, in a Max1 or 11BTH. Haven't decided yet.