Cabela's Savage 12FV THREAD FEST

[orbitup]

Hi guys, was wondering what you guys would suggest for an aftermarket stock with pistol grip style for $200 or less. Do they exist? :-)I ordered a Boyd's varmint stock. It's not a classic pistol grip but it's about the same angle. I think it was about $120.

[foxx]

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.

You need a "Wide Trigger Guard" . The 12fv's are top bolt release.

[adam38654]

I guess new stocks are compatible with the taller bottom bolt release style trigger guards. Midways just sells the old thin style.

Luckily for me the action I'm putting in the stock is a bottom bolt release and the bottom bolt release trigger guard fit perfect.

[sdrookie]

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...

Good question. Has anyone actually held a 6.5 12FV?

[RustyShackle]

Good question. Has anyone actually held a 6.5 12FV?

I thought for sure we had a member that posted about one.

[adam38654]

Here is a 6.5 Creedmoor. If you go to google images you can see a few more also.


Got mine today.... was surprised it had a jeweled bolt! Also noticed the action had a slight finish blemish.. odd, but I guess it's no big deal. Can't wait to shoot this thing!

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[NCHuntr]

Yep, that's my rifle.. barely shot it. Any questions from anyone? Work and family trips have kept me busy. I look forward to shooting it more next week. I got mine when it was on sale for $389.


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[sdrookie]

It lives!

Couple questions. Was it on backorder when you bought it and how long after purchase did it take to get it?

[RustyShackle]

It lives!

Couple questions. Was it on backorder when you bought it and how long after purchase did it take to get it?

I'm in the same boat. Patiently waiting. When I ordered it even said limited stock. It might take a month or two before we actually take possession. Fingers crossed.

[NCHuntr]

It lives!

Couple questions. Was it on backorder when you bought it and how long after purchase did it take to get it?

No it was not on backorder.. I happened to stumble on it just browsing an ad. I saw the 6.5 and it showed available in store 3-5 days or whatever it was. I jumped on it! Had no clue it was available in that caliber... I must have gotten one out of the first batches to ship. It was on sale for $389 and I thought about waiting hoping to catch it for $319... glad I didn't. It arrived in store about 3 or 4 days later. I've shot it just enough to break the barrel in and to do a quick zero with factory ammo. Not too keen on the 26" barrel.. I may get it cut to 22 and thread for a suppressor (my next purchase once funds line up). That .223 fv I just got for $319 set me back again:)


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[sdrookie]

Thank you. I will patiently wait.

[TinnCan]

Any questions from anyone?
Any clue if the throat is as short as all the other 12fv varieties are? I got all my dies and brass prep stuff in and order some starline small primer brass so hopefully the actual rifle shows up soon...

[Negan]

I am happy to see that the 6.5 lives as well!!! I ordered mine on 9/9 so I am still a bit early to be itching yet. I am curious though, could there be such a shortage that we will end up not getting them. I have never ordered a backordered firearm before so I am not sure how often this type of thing happens.

[RustyShackle]

I am happy to see that the 6.5 lives as well!!! I ordered mine on 9/9 so I am still a bit early to be itching yet. I am curious though, could there be such a shortage that we will end up not getting them. I have never ordered a backordered firearm before so I am not sure how often this type of thing happens.

I don't imagine they would cancel everyone's orders. Flip side it might take a considerable amount of time due to build schedule. Hopefully things move quickly though.

I do have a question for those that have purchased the newest rendition of the 12FV. That is, does this rifle still have the old style adjustable firing pin? Or have they been getting the newer axis style? Thanks in advance.

[sdrookie]

I wouldn't worry about cancellation, and I'm sure we all have other rifles to keep us amused u til we get these. Hopefully sooner than later. It would be interesting to know how many are on backorder. In 6.5Coolkid? I bet a whole bunch.

[adam38654]

Not to be a Debbie downer but I would just be to worried that the rifle wouldn't be in in time to send of for the rebate. Granted Savage makes there own barrel so they don't have to wait on a shipment of blanks but who knows.

[kd5dhu]

I wouldn't worry about cancellation, and I'm sure we all have other rifles to keep us amused u til we get these. Hopefully sooner than later. It would be interesting to know how many are on backorder. In 6.5Coolkid? I bet a whole bunch.

I ordered an additional 12FV in 6.5CM for a project gun, this morning. Figured it will be super easy to sell off the 6.5CM barrel.

[ktmracer358]

I ordered an additional 12FV in 6.5CM for a project gun, this morning. Figured it will be super easy to sell off the 6.5CM barrel.What would you take for it lol.

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[kd5dhu]

What would you take for it lol.

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Need to get my 2 12FV 6.5CM's in hand first!

Looks like there is a guy on ebay trying for $240.00+$25.00 Shipping for a:

"Brand new, only factory fired take off. Savage 12 varmint 26" .810 at muzzle. Savage Black finish. Small Shank Savage these barrel have a reputation on being very, very accurate.
No returns."

I'd be surprised if he gets it, but with all this fuss over 6.5CM he might.

[clerkofkirk]

Last time I checked my 6.5CM was supposed to be "delivered to the warehouse" on Thursday.