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davidhilbert
01-25-2019, 11:02 AM
I've been on the phone for a half hour with Vista. They have sent the link to someone higher up to see if they will honor the rebate. Said they would get back within a week! Buyer beware!
Hi, flowj, do you get back from them yet? thanks.
flowj
01-25-2019, 12:49 PM
Vista called me back yesterday and told me to use Rebate R9840 and choose axis as 12fv is not one of the chooses. I completed the form online and got a submission ID#. So looks like it went thru. Time will tell!
davidhilbert
01-25-2019, 01:00 PM
Great. Thanks a lot. I'll pull the trigger.
Vista called me back yesterday and told me to use Rebate R9840 and choose axis as 12fv is not one of the chooses. I completed the form online and got a submission ID#. So looks like it went thru. Time will tell!
I went to BassPro website https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/savage-12-fv-bolt-action-rifle and they have a link to click on (blue tab) that has a rebate form as you listed R9840 with a picture/label of a 12fv on it. How Vista could not know of this IDK? This isnt like its the first time for rebates either, and last time it wasnt (12fv) listed and we got $100 then. I dont think they would have fired everyone there from last winter, someone has to remember. I could be wrong.
Evlshnngns
01-25-2019, 03:48 PM
My 9840 on the 12fv shows pending.
SNOW JW
01-26-2019, 01:31 PM
20 practical. 26" Tube XLR chassis. Swagger bipod & Viper II 3x18 scope.
Love the caliber hope it shoots as good or better than my AR. Thanks for all the help on the forum & feeding the addiction.
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Wreck-n-Crew
02-03-2019, 10:54 PM
20 practical. 26" Tube XLR chassis. Swagger bipod & Viper II 3x18 scope.
Love the caliber hope it shoots as good or better than my AR. Thanks for all the help on the forum & feeding the addiction.
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Are you going to get some lower rings? What are those high rings?
YabaDabaDoo
02-03-2019, 11:34 PM
I am going to diligently start following this thread, so I can score a good deal and add one to the collection.
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flowj
02-04-2019, 01:44 PM
Well my new 22-250 is a solid 2 MOA gun so far! Not very pleased. I worked up several loads with 55 Vmax, 52 Sierra HPBT, 52 Speer HP with Varget. Back in the day I allways used H4895, but I have 8 lbs of Varget I need to burn. Thought I might find a load quick, but guess it's going to be a journey. As posted earlier the barrel has a pitted place about 1 1/2 inches from muzzle. If I can't get it to shoot I'll have to decide wether to cut it down 2 inches or rebarrel. I will probably restock it just to be assured it's not a tupperware problem. I was amazed the trigger went down to just over 1 lb.
charlie b
02-04-2019, 07:29 PM
You might try heavier bullets. My Axis HB in .223 likes 69 and 77 gn best (SMK's or Norma match). I have shot lighter bullets but they usually end up over 1" at 100yd. I suspect the faster twist is partly to blame. I also use Varget and it works great for me.
Check your barrel for copper fouling. I had trouble with my BVSS (.308). I ended up removing all the copper and then using Iosso paste on the throat several times. Much better now. Still not a 1/2MOA rifle but I think it might get there.
celltech
02-04-2019, 08:34 PM
I have not done a lot with my .22-250 12FV but I know it's very accurate with factory Hornady 55 vmax...
Evlshnngns
02-05-2019, 02:10 AM
Well my new 22-250 is a solid 2 MOA gun so far! Not very pleased. I worked up several loads with 55 Vmax, 52 Sierra HPBT, 52 Speer HP with Varget. Back in the day I allways used H4895, but I have 8 lbs of Varget I need to burn. Thought I might find a load quick, but guess it's going to be a journey. As posted earlier the barrel has a pitted place about 1 1/2 inches from muzzle. If I can't get it to shoot I'll have to decide wether to cut it down 2 inches or rebarrel. I will probably restock it just to be assured it's not a tupperware problem. I was amazed the trigger went down to just over 1 lb.
Chop it or send it back. The 12fv has the nicest synthetic stock I own. Mine cosistently puts down less than moa groups, with a bunch at .5xx" at 100yds.
If its under warranty I would send it back. Then you have the option to take the replacement barrel off and sell it as a new takeoff and buy an aftermarket, if you choose.
Did Cabelas discontinue the 204? I dont see it listed on their web site. Could this be an end of an era?
flowj
02-05-2019, 02:22 PM
It's a 12 twist so it shouldn't need heavy bullets. It is brand new and has no copper in it except for the 30 or so rounds I put thru it. Maybe it needs some copper in it to fill the the bad spot in the rifling! I'm not going to take the time to send it back and wait on them to decide what they will or will not do to fix the problem. It's a $290 dollar gun. One more trip to the range with some other loads wll tell if I need to chop or swap. All I know is if it can't make sub moa it can't stay.
Call them they will send a call tag for shipping and they have been very fast for me with repairs.
flowj
02-05-2019, 05:32 PM
I think I just bought a new take off in the classifieds here if it hasn't sold on another site he has it posted on. Time will tell. I hope it's a good one!
quigley257
02-05-2019, 10:01 PM
The 12FV 204s are history. Keep in mind that Cabela's is no more. Most Cabela's brand merchandise is going away and being replaced by Redhead which is Bass Pro's house brand and nowhere near the same quality. A short six months ago if you searched the website for "Cabela's" you would get almost 6000 products. I tried it today and got just over 2000. Hard to say if any of the firearms that are "Cabela's Exclusive" will survive the transition.
BBQ365
02-06-2019, 12:31 AM
It was listed on the Bass Pro website. I assumed it wasn't listed on vista because the 12FV isn't a regular catalogue item, but nothing to back that up.
The 12FV 204s are history. Keep in mind that Cabela's is no more. Most Cabela's brand merchandise is going away and being replaced by Redhead which is Bass Pro's house brand and nowhere near the same quality. A short six months ago if you searched the website for "Cabela's" you would get almost 6000 products. I tried it today and got just over 2000. Hard to say if any of the firearms that are "Cabela's Exclusive" will survive the transition.
Not so fast...Cabela's is still taking orders for them, as of today!
On sale...to boot!
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