Savage 10 TR details???

[brasse]

So, is the impact on pulse transmission reduction really significant? I think so. I can see the scope reticle moving over 2 inches at 200 yards. So taming that cheek pulse is important at least to me.

I am sure the Sako 168grs HPBT will shoot great. I was shooting cheaper ammo to sight in the scope and break in the barrel correctly. Recently got some Atomic 126 GR Sierra softpoint thread at http://www.savageshooters.com/showthread.php?26473-Review-Atomic-Tactical-Low-Recoil-Ammunition-308-Win-125-Grain-Sierra-Soft-Point

I have some Federal Premium Sierra Match King 168 HPBT coming. That ammo is the "Gold" standard for 308 ammo.

[Starosta]

Thanks, my cheek part should be on the way, I'll see if any wedge will have to be sticked in.

Now I have the optics mounted and I am getting all cleaning accessories on one heap before I start with breaking-in.

When I dry-tried the trigger, I decided not to adjust it yet - as I've read about problems with triggers tunned to low setting under 2lbs (even when it IS in manufacturer's range of adjustment).
I mean possible "setting rifle off into the safety" while cycling and closing the bolt with higher intensity. It's been described in other threads and one has to lift and close bolt to recycle trigger.
And, at last - I felt quite comfortable about the trigger pull. I will try and see.

What do You use instead of bipod?

[big honkin jeep]

Go ahead and set the trigger as light as it will go and dry fire it some. It wont hurt anything and will give you a good idea of what to expect. I really don't think you're going to have a problem. I think the reason you hear about problems with them is that if you don't have a problem then there's no need for an internet post and those that do have a problem post all over the place trying to find a quick answer. I have never had a problem with any of my accutriggers they all work just as they are supposed to including my 10TR. Very smooth and precise even on the lightest setting.

Personally I prefer a good set of bags at the range and a tree or other stable object in the field over a bi pod any day.

[brasse]

Shot some PPU 168 Gr HPBT today at just 100 yards. Super accurate. Pretty sure you can get that where you live Starosta.

Anyone notice some ammo are really tight in the 10TR chamber?
The cheaper Armscor 147GR and the PPU 168 Gr HPBT are hard to push to chamber, while the Atomic 126 GR and the Norma 150 Gr are as smooth as butter chambering.

[blackbart338-06]

I shot some Federal power shok 180 Gr the 10TR chambered great.
Kelly

[brasse]

Shooting the 10TR today. Another shooter was using a Rem 700 in 308, he had a cheap $35 muzzle brake and wanted to try mine with the JP Enterprises "Cooley" brake. He said my brake was three times more effective than his brake. He is going to order one today.

Sometimes the reviews at Midway are really helpful.

[Starosta]

I have never had a problem with any of my accutriggers they all work just as they are supposed to including my 10TR. Very smooth and precise even on the lightest setting.
Does it mean You haven't noticed this "falling firing pin" ever - even on lightest settings?

Shot some PPU 168 Gr HPBT today at just 100 yards. Super accurate. Pretty sure you can get that where you live Starosta.
Anyone notice some ammo are really tight in the 10TR chamber?
The cheaper Armscor 147GR and the PPU 168 Gr HPBT are hard to push to chamber, while the Atomic 126 GR and the Norma 150 Gr are as smooth as butter chambering.
Thanks for some ammo tips. I believe it'll take me some time to shoot a few hundreds of SAKOs first ;-)
But I'll see if I get a chance to reload some later...

Another shooter was using a Rem 700 in 308, he had a cheap $35 muzzle brake and wanted to try mine with the JP Enterprises "Cooley" brake. He said my brake was three times more effective than his brake.
JP Cooley was also my choice. Very nice and easy to clean, said to be very effective, cool :-D
Unfortunately there is no chance to get it to Europe for reasonable price so I'll try to have some custom-made done (pricepoint around 30-60 USD). Well, to be honest to get it here at all :'(

[big honkin jeep]

Quote Originally Posted by big honkin jeep View Post
I have never had a problem with any of my accutriggers they all work just as they are supposed to including my 10TR. Very smooth and precise even on the lightest setting.
Does it mean You haven't noticed this "falling firing pin" ever - even on lightest settings?

Yes that's what I mean. I do not have a rifle with the "red" accutrigger but I own accutrigger equipped 12BVSS a 12FV 110FP a 10PC and a 10 TR and have worked on several others for friends. I have never had an accutrigger malfunction of any kind. I have read about malfunctions on the internet from pushing the blade from the side and triggers that wont cock properly without the safety blade catching, but have never experienced any malfunction of any kind even when pushing from the side and trying to re create what I've read about. All my triggers are at their lowest setting. I have no doubt that a few may have slipped through the cracks but I have never seen one.
I suggest you try yours and see what happens. I think you will be pleasantly surprised.

[masterblaster]

I just found this thread, didn't even know this rifle existed, man its nice looking. I have the 5R on my 10 FP in 308, Savage installed it when I complained to them that it wouldn't shoot under 1MOA, it now shoots 0.5 MOA. I cant find any info on this model anywhere.

[brasse]

Savage has nothing. Use Google

[Starosta]

All my triggers are at their lowest setting. I have no doubt that a few may have slipped through the cracks but I have never seen one.
I suggest you try yours and see what happens. I think you will be pleasantly surprised.
Thanks, jeep.
I'll try mine for sure when my stock goes off.

[bluealtered]

Just a thought on the p.o.a. shifting when you remove and reattach the stock, if when you first get the rifle and clean it remove the stock as well to make sure there isn't anything left laying in there from assembly, (it only takes a spec of something to change your bedding and it happens).

When putting it back together use a torque wrench and adjust to the specs in the owners manual, if you do this from the start each time you remove the stock you will probably have very little need to readjust the scope as often or as much.

Has anyone weighed their tr before putting on your scope etc. I just wonder how close the true weight is to the stated weight, thanks. blue

[Starosta]

Hey, blue, I did...

Mine was 3.9kg (8.6 lbs) out of the box - bolt in, empty mag, EGW base, thread protected.

Now, I am at 5.4kg (11.9 lbs) with rings, optics and bi-pod. Eventually I would like to add brake and stock pad. And this is the 20inch version...

Quite heavy, isn't it?

[bluealtered]

Hi Starosta, thats what one of the reviews said as well for weight. Savage has always been a little modest about the rifle weights, but thats ok. I like everybody else can't find one anyway so i may go to the new version of the PC since i can find that.

It may be a little heavy but your most likely to be sitting or laying down when you shoot it so it should work out ok, but it may get to be a bit much if you pack it around all day. Thanks for the help, blue.

[brasse]

Mine was 8.5 lbs - bolt in, empty mag, thread protected. My scope and rings with the rail weighs another 35 ounces. But for a while I had a Nikon Buckmaster scope on it, scope rings and rail was less than 22 ounces. If you used this rifle for hunting you can cut 12 ounces off by switching to the plastic magazine and bottom magazine well. I happen to like the feel of the bottom metal magazine parts.

Anyone weigh the 24 inch barreled 10TR?

[SubaruEJ25]

I just finished setting up this rifle about a week ago and had my 1st range session over the weekend. First I removed the EGW base which was torqued down pretty tight from the factory, swabbed the base screws and ring screws with denatured alcohol, leveled and mounted the scope, applied blue Loctite to all the screws, and timed the muzzle brake. The trigger needs to be lightened but I still managed .75" groups at 100 yds. This rifle definitely has a lot of potential!!!

Brasse - I was also using 168 gr PPU ammo and the chamber was very tight. At first it would not chamber but with a little muscle the rounds would feed. I can still feel some pressure on the bolt handle when chambering a round. To get on paper I used a few 147 gr rounds and did not have any issue chambering them.

My rifle has a gap between the bottom of the rear tang and the stock, it's about 1/16". I called Savage but they did not think this was a problem. I'm not going to be sloshing around in the mud with this rifle but I could see some debris finding its way in. Does anyone else have this gap?

Since I'm a lefty I was a little worried about the oversized bolt handle, but it is a joy to shoot especially with the brake. I also brought a 6.5 Swede with me and the Savage recoil was noticeably less than the 6.5 which is known for it's softness.

Here's a pic... http://www.flickr.com/photos/99194110@N04/9404281231/

[thomae]

The tang on a Savage traditionally should be free floated. You need that gap to keep the receiver from being stressed since there is no rear action screws under the tang as in some other brands. It is natural and normal. Please don't try to "fix" it.

[brasse]

What brake are you using?

[SubaruEJ25]

What brake are you using?

This one... http://custommuzzlebrakes.com/#!/~/product/category=2932347&id=14116527

[SubaruEJ25]

What brake are you using?

Original Razor brake from custommuzzlebrakes