Cabela's Savage 12FV THREAD FEST

[Negan]

I found the same in that there is no connection to the site anymore for this specific Model 12. I tried the live chat this evening, as the store was closed, but they referred me to the store. If I hear anything, I will pass it along. Actually, thinking about it the rep said that any backorders would be in que to ship before new orders from the recently updated site indicating limited stock. Sadly, he said there is still no expected delivery date. :-( Yet, the site says if I order it today I would be able to pick it up in 5-8 days.

[Negan]

I saw that as well and contacted customer service, they said my order still said backordered. Strange to me for sure being that it looks like there are some available to order as of this evening.

[Negan]

It's deals like this that are turning me off to Savage. Why would I want to buy one of their guns when they're doing everything they can to devalue their products? When you flood the market with cheap product the product ultimately becomes worthless.

I see what you mean but allowing folks to enter the Savage world at a variety of price points gets more people in to the Savage world allowing Savage to thrive and make us more and better toys to play with. (Run-on sentence complete!) I mean with the exception of super high end stuff most, if not all, manufacturers have entry level models. I am not sure which brand you would go to and not be turned off at this point, if this is your philosophy.

[chop house]

I bought two in the last 3 months... both jeweled bolts. I think the first variations had black bolts. That one you saw (and is shown on their site) is an old picture/store stock.

i'd like to think they didn't take a step backwards. who knows what is going on with cabela's inventory. the counter guy specifically said the 12fvs are "now" coming in with the tactical style bolt. i'm hoping that they are just not picking parts to fulfill demand... and the black bolt seems like it would save them a buck.

i have three of these, plus a couple extra bbls, they all had 'an issue' of some sort... usually cosmetic but sometimes in the chamber. and my borescope shows some pretty drastic tool marks in the bbl. but they all shoot well, they just don't clean easily. i wish my scope would fit in the .204 bore. curious on just how fast that one plates copper.

[Texas10]

A question for those who have ordered a 12FV online. Did you have to pay for it at the time of order, or do you pay for it at the store when you pick it up?

[hereinaz]

A question for those who have ordered a 12FV online. Did you have to pay for it at the time of order, or do you pay for it at the store when you pick it up?You got to pay for it online if you order it online. I don't think there is a method to have it ordered in and pay for it when you pick it up that is available on the website

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[RC20]

All Savages have drastic tool marks in the barrels.

XC is actually pretty rough to, not as bad.

Shilen and LW are pretty smooth.

[J.Baker]

Apparently you missed the other threads in this board on this.

http://www.savageshooters.com/showthread.php?46164-Cabela-s-Savage-12FV

http://www.savageshooters.com/showthread.php?58380-Cabelas-12FV-319 (http://www.savageshooters.com/showthread.php?46164-Cabela-s-Savage-12FV)

[chop house]

"All Savages have drastic tool marks in the barrels."

yup... i'm finding that out. just picked up a mod 11 bbl from a well known auction site... looks the same. this particular bbl is bothersome, since it was advertised as 'new' take off yet had some copper fouling, and there appears to be damage to a land right at the muzzle. i'm itching to get it on a receiver and see if it sprays. worst i guess is i shorten by 3/4" and recrown. wish me luck!

[bowhntr62a]

I ordered my 6.5 CM 12 FV last Sunday and they said it would be a month before mine would come in !


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[RC20]

Yea that was what I was thinking.

My wife accuses me of being oblivious but .............

[Tarheelpwr]

Apparently so. Next time I'll make sure I read every post on the board before I try to help.

[adam38654]

308's are back in stock right now

[J.Baker]

Ok guys, just merged seven different threads all discussing the 12FV's from Cabela's into this one thread so everything's in one place rather than multiple threads.

[Connor8100]

Sorry for not getting back sooner, store called an hour after my last post and said the gun was ready. Stopped by, the employee brought out the gun, inserted the bolt and handed it to me for inspection. Everything was functioning as it should with no damage or marks. The employees at my local store (Delaware) have been #1 in customer service! A question was asked about the bolt finish, both rifles have bolts that are jeweled on the barrel of the bolt with savage written on them with black handles. Have been out of town so when I return I will look into mounts and a scope. Does anyone know how this gun would be classified in HighPower Silhouette? My question concerns the weight limit, 9lbs 2oz for hunter and 10lbs 2oz for high power class. With a scope and rings we should be able to make high power weight. The boy wants to try it next year, practice with .223 and shoot the .308 in competition for savings on ammo. Chris

[adam38654]

My 22-250 12FV is on the way but I bought another 12FV take-off stock for cheap for my 223ai project until I can afford a B&C Varmint. All of my trigger guards where fitting way too deep towards and come to find out it was setup for a bottom bolt release trigger guard. Kinda disappointing because I prefer a metal trigger guard to help keep torque even on the pillars. I thought all of the 12FV where top bolt release.

[Negan]

Hi guys, was wondering what you guys would suggest for an aftermarket stock with pistol grip style for $200 or less. Do they exist? :-)

[TinnCan]

So has anyone actually seen a 6.5-12FV in the wild? I went ahead and got one on backorder since I'm very happy with my 308...

[want2ride]

My 22-250 12FV is on the way but I bought another 12FV take-off stock for cheap for my 223ai project until I can afford a B&C Varmint. All of my trigger guards where fitting way too deep towards and come to find out it was setup for a bottom bolt release trigger guard. Kinda disappointing because I prefer a metal trigger guard to help keep torque even on the pillars. I thought all of the 12FV where top bolt release.
The 12FV 22-250 I just got a few days ago is a top bolt release.

[Ratbuster]

All Savages have drastic tool marks in the barrels.

XC is actually pretty rough to, not as bad.

Shilen and LW are pretty smooth.

Not True. I would agree that all CHEAP Savages have tool marks in the barrels but I have scoped two of the higher end target Savages and those barrels looked as good as any custom aftermarket barrel.