Cabela's Savage 12FV THREAD FEST

[PhilC]

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Cabela's website aslo states $75 rebate on the 12FV this morning - https://www.cabelas.com/browse.cmd?categoryId=734095080&CQ_search=savage+12fv&CQ_zstype=REG

Since the sale starts 11/27 it's possible a different rebate form may show up later. To be sure, I'd take the printed ad and a copy of the their website advertisement to the store and require they provide the rebate form that applies to the advertised sale price.

[Traveling_Fisher]

12 FV TARGET shot this week with factory ammunition at 100 yds benched
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191123/454838a6613e582f6285a51e27ce682d.jpg
15 rds at center bull.
Maybe it’s worth 299


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[charlie b]

That's why I have a hard time justifying a new barrel for my rifles. :)

[jpx2rk]

That's why I have a hard time justifying a new barrel for my rifles. :)

I have a hard time justifying a new/different stock on my FV12's (3) when they do things like this on a regular basis. It comes down to a "bling" thing for me to some extent, the factory stock is truly plain jane/mud fence ugly but they shoot lights out.

[PhilC]

Mine shot well with the factory stock which also had steel pillars only replaced because I wanted a stock that fit me better.

[charlie b]

Yep, stocks are important to fit right if you want your best shooting. But, I like the looks thing too :)

[kingdombuilder]

There is a new stock option pro mag archangel . Fits top bolt release and bottom release . Adj cheek and lop. Detachable box mag comes with 7 but ten is like under 40 bucks . Stock under 200 bucks . Fits Gen II And IiI . Cool looking I think . Review in awesome new stock thread . With pics.

[PhilC]

Yep, stocks are important to fit right if you want your best shooting. But, I like the looks thing too :)
Nice to get both at same time as in my case with the Bobby Hart LRT. :thumb:

[1Gifford]

I have a 12FV with a Boyd's Blind Magazine. Does CDI still do DBM inletting if I wanted to get a DBM setup? Could I just send them the stock as opposed to the entire rifle?

Also If wanted to get another stock from Boyd's......AT ONE stock Is there a better inletting choice when ordering from Boyd's so that I don't have to send the stock/gun off?

I tried calling them CDI but was not able to get thru.

Thanks

[celltech]

I have a 12FV with a Boyd's Blind Magazine. Does CDI still do DBM inletting if I wanted to get a DBM setup? Could I just send them the stock as opposed to the entire rifle?

Also If wanted to get another stock from Boyd's......AT ONE stock Is there a better inletting choice when ordering from Boyd's so that I don't have to send the stock/gun off?

I tried calling them CDI but was not able to get thru.

Thanks

Sadly, the owner of CDI passed away: https://www.facebook.com/CDiPrecision/

[tb80]

I may be the annoying new guy to this thread, and I have read through some of it, so forgive me if I missed it, but are people primarily using these guns for long range target practice, hunting or both? I’d love to justify buying one of these, but having trouble figure out which caliber and for which purpose, especially as my longest shot (for target and hunting) would be no greater than 400 yards.

[celltech]

I may be the annoying new guy to this thread, and I have read through some of it, so forgive me if I missed it, but are people primarily using these guns for long range target practice, hunting or both? I’d love to justify buying one of these, but having trouble figure out which caliber and for which purpose, especially as my longest shot (for target and hunting) would be no greater than 400 yards.

Both...although they are heavy and I personally do not want to haul one through the woods. I have several and they are all bench shooters. What do you want to hunt?

[charlie b]

Basically the 12 series was/is target and varmint rifles. The V is for varmint. I would not hesitate to take one deer or elk hunting, but, my hunting never involved walking much more than a mile.

[tb80]

Primarily hunt whitetail our of deer blinds where the farthest walk isn’t more than a couple hundred yards and the farthest shot would be 200 yards. I have plenty of rifles that can handle that shot, but am always open to finding another one to fill a gap.

[celltech]

Primarily hunt whitetail our of deer blinds where the farthest walk isn’t more than a couple hundred yards and the farthest shot would be 200 yards. I have plenty of rifles that can handle that shot, but am always open to finding another one to fill a gap.

Then go with the 6.5 or .308....Although I just looked at Cabela's website and all they are listing right now are .22-250, .308, and .223. Whichever one you get, when you are tired of it and want some fun just spin off that barrel nut and try something else out!

[Nathan gravitt]

For those of you that frequent Bass Pro Shops or Cabela's, look up an app on your phone called Raise. With this app you can buy discounted gift cards instantly. For some reason, Cabela's cards are always cheaper than Bass Pro. I just checked and right now they are offering Cabela's gift cards at 14.4% off. That's a great savings. The real benefit is that they spend just like cash. So while all these black friday sales are going on you can buy gift cards on the app so you will save and additional percentage off of your sale item. It can really add up for multiple purchases. PM me if someone has questions. Also, these cards will fluctuate in there discount. In other words, one day you may be able to get 14.4% off and the next day, the cards will only be 12% off. Anyway, I've saved a ton of money over the last year and a half that I have had the app so I just thought it was worth passing along so ya'll can check it out.

[Golfnut721]

Hey guys. First post first savage. I picked up a 12fv in 308 this morning and and egw 20 moa base. Got home put it together and noticed the bolt is a little sticky going in and out. Is that normal. And I feel like the back hole for the scope base is drilled a little crooked. It was pretty tight going in but got them all in and snug. Anything to worry about or just run it. Love the forum. Thanks.

[celltech]

Hey guys. First post first savage. I picked up a 12fv in 308 this morning and and egw 20 moa base. Got home put it together and noticed the bolt is a little sticky going in and out. Is that normal. And I feel like the back hole for the scope base is drilled a little crooked. It was pretty tight going in but got them all in and snug. Anything to worry about or just run it. Love the forum. Thanks.

The scope hole over the barrel is notorious for having grit left over from the sandblasting process. Example here: https://www.savageshooters.com/showthread.php?64443-New-Receiver-Scope-Hole-Crud

Get a bottom tap and clean out/chase all the scope mounting holes....well worth it. As for the "sticky" bolt. It's a Savage, not a Tika ;-) Start cycling the hell out of it or maybe hone the raceway as also talked about in the same thread.

[dye7barrel]

Bought one for $250 a few years ago. Had to check out what the 6.5 CM group has been talking about. Great gun, less than moa

[Gman69]

Hey guys. First post first savage. I picked up a 12fv in 308 this morning and and egw 20 moa base. Got home put it together and noticed the bolt is a little sticky going in and out. Is that normal. And I feel like the back hole for the scope base is drilled a little crooked. It was pretty tight going in but got them all in and snug. Anything to worry about or just run it. Love the forum. Thanks.



I have the same problem. Smooth as butter before the mount, sticking in the middle after. I'm bummed out about it. I guess a gunsmith will get it corrected after the new stock arrives!