Cabela's Savage 12FV THREAD FEST

[RustyShackle]

Just buckle it in the front! Lmao.

[celltech]

Can anyone tell me what tool is required to remove the action from the stock on the 12FV? I just got word my rifle is ready for pickup and tomorrow is to be a good day for a drive in the convertible. One problem: My trunk is too small to bring the rifle home in one piece.


Hex key...think it's a 5/32.

[56Sierra]

Hex key...think it's a 5/32.

You sir are correct. It is home in 22-250. The blast ring on the crown from the test shot couldn't be more perfectly symmetrical. One minor issue. The bottom of the bolt drags on the top of the mag lips. Drags hard too. Has anyone else noticed this? Before I start removing metal I thought it wise to check if there is a fix. Bore cleaned, scope mounted and clear skies forecast for tomorrow.

Celltech, thanks for the help.

[Camar068]

You sir are correct. It is home in 22-250. The blast ring on the crown from the test shot couldn't be more perfectly symmetrical. One minor issue. The bottom of the bolt drags on the top of the mag lips. Drags hard too. Has anyone else noticed this? Before I start removing metal I thought it wise to check if there is a fix. Bore cleaned, scope mounted and clear skies forecast for tomorrow.

Celltech, thanks for the help.

Curious as well. Just picked mine up today and the action is really tight.

[56Sierra]

Try removing it from the stock. Mine is smooth and very precise once removed and away from the mag. I found it loads, feeds and ejects fine. A bit lazy on the ejection though. An AR-15 fling is not what I’m after so that’s OK with me.

[celltech]

It's kinda a janky affair with the internal mag and its "L" shaped retention bracket at the rear. Make sure the mag/bracket are locked together and pushed all the way down. And none of my 4 12's eject very hard...but they do work smoothly. I did install the slightly larger balls under the ejector to give them a bit more grip on the case rim.

[56Sierra]

I did some searching on the subject last night and found the post that explains mag removal. I’ll try that tonight. One other thing I noticed is my trigger is exceptionally light. It feels as light as my CZ527 with the set trigger. Not that i’m complaining. It could have been closer to the Axis I bought.

[celltech]

The 12's have a varmint trigger spring which is a step up from the even lighter target spring. You can adjust them down very low ;-) Or you can back them out and add some heft if you want. I even bought a set of them and put them in my Axis rifles as well...

[56Sierra]

Good news! Set up at 50 yds, 32 gr IMR 3031, Midway 52 HPBT match blemish. Shot 1, cleaned. Shot 2, cleaned. Shots 4-6 were 1/4” ctr-ctr. Dummy me forgot to zoom up from 8x. Hornady brass and CCI primers.

[TXRoadlizard]

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Super happy with Choate Tactical Stock/CDI Bottom Metal combo from E Arthur Brown Co (https://www.eabco.net/Savage-Detachable-Magazine-Conversion-Stock--Short-Action_p_15372.html). If I could have sprung another ~$250, I would probably have gone with a chasis from MDT. The Choate Tactical is a really stable platform, just heavy. Great for bench shooting or prone. It has a channel under the foregrip that allows you to adjust the bipod exactly where you want it. For $400 this is a solid option to upgrade the Tupperware and get into a detachable box mag. I can load up the bipod fully and there is no flex with the stock. The total package is around 14# now and in .223 the rifle hardly even moves when firing.

This is at 100-yards off bipod only with Hornady 73-grain ELD Match .223. I was concerned at the 12FV 1 in 9" twist having ability to stabilize a 73-grain bullet but no trouble at all.

[Camar068]

broke it down tonight. Moves fine out of the stock. Removed blind mag and inspected. Everything appears to be correct. Reinstalled, same thing. Loosening the front trigger guard screw removes the tension when sliding the bolt in.

I guess I could put a small washer on top of the "L" bracket to push it down when assembled then test. Thinking of anything I can do without permanently modifying it in case I decide to send it back. Might be as easy as bending the tab, on the "L" bracket that goes into the magwell, down making it push it down in further.

[celltech]

On one of my 12FV replacement stocks I removed the L bracket all together and fixed the magazine in with epoxy putty. Just use a small amount in the 4 corners only. If you put any on the sides it will keep the feed lips from expanding when trying to load the rounds.

[Camar068]

Looked around in my screw bin for a thin washer. Ended up using an internal tooth loc washer between the stock and the "L" bracket. Bolt drops out when vertical now. I'll give an update when I get a scope on it. Talley rings n sling on the way from more gift certificates lol. So I'm still sitting at $70 out of pocket in it.

[snapcrackpop]

6.5 CM was doing well tonight. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180611/02648b5b2b33d22bd55264c167de1b67.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180611/a4a271feb28fe9eae6dcdf255e640ec4.jpg

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[56Sierra]

I believe my bolt was binding because of bending the action when tightening the stock screws not dragging on the top of the mag. Installed .006” shim stock in the front fixed mine. Still shooting the 52gr HPBT Midway seconds with 3031 and SB primers. I’m ready to go after that Fox that knows he’s safe 300 yards away. er...used to be.

[Camar068]

Had a local smith look at the bolt drag while lapping my rings. He ended up filing them down a bit. I didn't ask how much. Works great.

I ended up trimmin the firing pin spring and adjusted it down to about 0.043" petrusion while there. The bolt lift is a lot better than it was. Was kinda scared to do it until I saw replacement firing pin assemblies for $20 on Midway.

[Robinhood]

You can also remove metal off the bottom by rubbing it on some sandpaper.

[Texas10]

Had a local smith look at the bolt drag while lapping my rings. He ended up filing them down a bit. I didn't ask how much. Works great.

I ended up trimmin the firing pin spring and adjusted it down to about 0.043" petrusion while there. The bolt lift is a lot better than it was. Was kinda scared to do it until I saw replacement firing pin assemblies for $20 on Midway.

I think I paid $2.00 each for mine from Savage. Bought 6 and cherry picked the best one to cure cratering issues on a new 12FV.

Savage always has the cheapest prices around. Quick Customer service too. JMOP.

[Gooldylocks]

So new guy here, first post and first precision bolt gun.

I want to change to a different stock/chassis that will take AICS mags. What do you guys recommend? I've looked at the Boyd's Pre Varmint with adjustable cheek inlet for a CDI, MDT ESS, MDT LSS XL Gen 2, KRG 180-Alpha, MPA BA Lite... other options I'm missing?

Thanks in advance!

[Aaron L]

MDT HS3. XLR Envy (may not be avail for Savage yet). XLR Element. MPA BA Competition. McRees G7. McMillan A5, A6, A3, or A3/5 inletted for CDI or other DBM. Bell and Carlson Medalist (or one of their other stocks) inletted for CDI DBM.