308 Hunter

[clintsrv]

Model 16 SF Action
Accutrigger
Apache built 20" SS modified sporter contour 10T 5/8x24 threads
McMillian Savage Hunter Stock
Leupold VX-3 3.5x10 duplex reticle
Leupold dual dovetail bases with low rings

Factory Hornady Steel Match 155 gr ammo.
Target at 182yds. 4 groups 3 shots each consecutive. Off bench with sandbags. Black dot is about the size of a half dollar.
Apache built barrels are the best.

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[campdude]

Looks nice and shoots good, how many round do you have through it?

[clintsrv]

Thanks! I've shot exactly 32 rounds. All from this same box of Steel Match. The target was the last 12.

[drybean]

Outstanding

[campdude]

From what I have read around here is the Savage .308's seem to like the 175gr rounds the best. I have just finished a .308 build myself and have not shot it yet, I hope mine groups that good to begain with.

[clintsrv]

I was real surprised actually. I bought these steel cased rounds back in 2013 during ammo crunch because of availability. I figured it was time to try them. I'm not real concerned with one hole groups as my hunting with this rifle will not exceed 250 yds.

[campdude]

Gotcha, I think those round will take down anything at that distance for sure. Happy hunting

[boostless]

Looks to be a great shooter.

[big honkin jeep]

That's a sick lookin stick, If you can deal with the heavy barrel on a hunting rifle in the field you're gonna be all right.

[clintsrv]

This set up unloaded weighs in at 8.5lbs without the suppressor. With the can added it will get over 10lbs for sure. Not a problem though.

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[bootsmcguire]

Great looking stick, and you are right, Apache (http://www.apachegunworks.com) built barrels are the best.

[clintsrv]

Boots, I like the link. Anyone looking for a barrel should seriously consider Jim.
Also I see your updated calibers, tell me more about the 444 Striker!

[bootsmcguire]

In the interest of not hi-jacking this thread here is a link to a thread about my striker (sort of).

http://www.savageshooters.com/showthread.php?35987-444-Marlin-or-460-S-amp-W-Which-and-Why

I will be starting another thread with pics and such in the proper section, and I will put up a link to that thread when I get that far.