Cabela's Savage 12FV THREAD FEST

[kcb38]

First group with Hornady American Gunner after a few sight in shots. They weren't all this good but I foresee a long and beautiful friendship with this rifle. https://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=157602&d=1523677089

[kcb38]

I did have one issue on my rifle's maiden voyage. I don't know if you call it a failure to extract or failure to eject. Most of the time as I drew the bolt back, the case would extract but then it would drop before it had a chance to eject. I'm not ripping it but I'm not babying it either. Occasionally it would leave the case in the chamber and I'd have to cycle the bolt again to get it out. I guess I'll pull the bolt out and snap a spent case into and see what the extractor feels like.

Edit: Well that was easy. The extractor has a chunk missing. Are Savage extractors generally gtg or should I take this opportunity to get one from SSS or another aftermarket source?

2nd Edit: So after a little reading it seems 6.5 CM extractors have that angled milled into them? I guess I better keep reading to see what going on with this thing...

[OLEJOE]

Mine has the same issue. Seems the extractor drops the case when it clears the chamber. I’ve thought about filing the notch out in the ejector so that it will extend out a little farther and put a little more pressure on the case. Just a theory.

[RustyShackle]

I’ve had one savage rifle that was new have ejection issue. I got the kit from SSS and no more issues. Otherwise I recommend changing out the bearing for an oversized one.

[want2ride]

I did have one issue on my rifle's maiden voyage. I don't know if you call it a failure to extract or failure to eject. Most of the time as I drew the bolt back, the case would extract but then it would drop before it had a chance to eject. I'm not ripping it but I'm not babying it either. Occasionally it would leave the case in the chamber and I'd have to cycle the bolt again to get it out. I guess I'll pull the bolt out and snap a spent case into and see what the extractor feels like.

Edit: Well that was easy. The extractor has a chunk missing. Are Savage extractors generally gtg or should I take this opportunity to get one from SSS or another aftermarket source?

2nd Edit: So after a little reading it seems 6.5 CM extractors have that angled milled into them? I guess I better keep reading to see what going on with this thing...

I have this problem with my 22-250 12FV, it happens about every 3rd round.

[kcb38]

I got the kit from SSS and no more issues.
This is probably what I'm going to do. For $20 for the kit it's not worth it to me to mess around with trying individual pieces hoping they'll fix it.

[want2ride]

I am not sure what this SSS kit is. Anyone have a link?

[NicfromAlabama]

I am not sure what this SSS kit is. Anyone have a link?

Go to Bolt Parts. (bottom of page) I assume that is it, never used it.

https://www.sharpshootersupply.com/

[kcb38]

^^^ Yeah, that's it. Don't bother trying to call them though. Their message says they're not accepting phone calls but you can contact them via email at sshooter@wcoil.com

[kcb38]

Lisa's reply to my email inquiry (in which I included the details of my rifle: model #, etc...).

For an order, I will need:
Name
Address
Phone number
Order desire
Payment information

You can send the information here (email) OR

You can print and mail or scan and email the order form from our website OR

You can send name, address, phone number and a good time for me to call you. We are EST.

[TXRoadlizard]

Got a shipping notice on my Choate Tactical with CDI Bottom Metal already installed for the 12FV .223. Should be here Monday afternoon. Can't wait to get it put together and see what grouping looks like!

[AHC222]

Is there any sort of trend for those who purchased a 12FV to swap out the stock for something like an accustock? I'm guessing the standard SA 4.4" bolt spacing is all the same on the 12FV, right?

[C.J.W.]

Is there any sort of trend for those who purchased a 12FV to swap out the stock for something like an accustock? I'm guessing the standard SA 4.4" bolt spacing is all the same on the 12FV, right?Yes the bolt spacing is the same. The stock is definitely the weakest part of this rifle system. I changed mine out when i could afford to.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180420/4aa3ed74487979403b19fa17bf5f2d58.jpg

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[AHC222]

Yes the bolt spacing is the same. The stock is definitely the weakest part of this rifle system. I changed mine out when i could afford to.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180420/4aa3ed74487979403b19fa17bf5f2d58.jpg

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Nice rifle! Is that the 180 Alpha?

I also changed the stock on my 10 FCP-SR to a HS Precision, just because I liked the aesthetics better. Have my old Accustock laying around and wasn't sure if people with 12FVs typically left the factory stocks or jumped into a chassis system.

[simo hayha]

What are you guys paying for these out the door

[TXRoadlizard]

The normal Cabela's price for a 12FV is $419. A couple times per year Cabela's puts them on sale for like $379, and that will typically marry up with a Savage $100 rebate. So pre-tax you can have one at certain times of the year for as little as $279 before tax.

[ktmracer358]

I paid 219 before taxes so add 6% and you got it. On black Friday and other times during they year they go for 319 on sale then 100 rebate.

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[kcb38]

$204 after sale and rebate, purchased with discounted gift cards, before tax & fees.

[graycrait]

My 12FV .223 w/Boyds AT One stock, 8-32 Japan Tasco on top. I removed the internal mag, inserted a dense closed cell foam block in the stock where the mag goes and installed Sharp Shooters Supply single shot tray.
https://i.imgur.com/8yWqIsg.jpg

[BB68]

The black at one stock looks very nice.