samxboy
04-05-2015, 07:32 PM
Just wanted to say hello and introduce myself. Currently reside in NW Illinois but main home is in SW Florida. Had a variety of weapons but only one other bolt action namely a Ruger American in 308. Tomorrow however I pick up my first Savage from Cabelas...it's a 11 trophy predator hunter in mossy oak...it's in 223 and has a Nikon Prostaff BDC scope. Recently sold my AR 15 in exchange for a gorgeous old Win 94 and my surplus stock of 223 ammo needs using up!!
I get to do quite a lot of hog hunting in florida and found the 223 to be a good round if you get a clear head shot... Why Savage? Well, I wanted something with decent build quality and a proven reputation for accuracy....that narrowed it down a bit and after browsing the racks saw the Savage and must admit it was 'lust' at first sight. Good feel, some weight with it due I guess to the heavy barrel. Overall though it felt right and the sight picture through the Nikon was excellent.
Do you have any particular recommendations for a new savage owner? I reload all my ammo and have a significant stock of 50gn rounds...I guess the 1 in 9 twist rate is borderline for such a light bullet but does anyone have expereince with this bullet weight?
Looking forward to talking with y'all.
I get to do quite a lot of hog hunting in florida and found the 223 to be a good round if you get a clear head shot... Why Savage? Well, I wanted something with decent build quality and a proven reputation for accuracy....that narrowed it down a bit and after browsing the racks saw the Savage and must admit it was 'lust' at first sight. Good feel, some weight with it due I guess to the heavy barrel. Overall though it felt right and the sight picture through the Nikon was excellent.
Do you have any particular recommendations for a new savage owner? I reload all my ammo and have a significant stock of 50gn rounds...I guess the 1 in 9 twist rate is borderline for such a light bullet but does anyone have expereince with this bullet weight?
Looking forward to talking with y'all.