Cabela's Savage 12FV THREAD FEST

[clerkofkirk]

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!

Make sure the screws that’s came with you mount aren’t too long. The may be protruding into the action. Just a thought.

[kcb38]

I was looking at the rebate form that they have on Cabelas, and I didn't see the
model 12 FV listed.

Last year rebate was a lot of confusion, Axis went through 12FV hit and miss.


I wonder about that rebate,,, according to the fine print, the 12fv does not qualify.

I'm wondering the same thing. The rebate form specifically says "AXIS/Trophy/Apex or Engage Hunter". Which one of those is a Model 12? I really want one in .223 but I don't think I'll be pulling the trigger until I get some confirmation that it actually applies.

[Texas10]

I'm on here hoping for clarification on that issue too. I shopped the 12FV and on that web page in bold letters is Mail In Rebate. In the past, this was good enough as the 12FV is not in the Savage catalog. It's special made for Cabelas/Bass Pro so it's never listed on the rebate forms, but I've bought a gun safe full of 12FV's and always got the rebate.

Cabelas also has 10% off gift cards on sale BUT no ecards so you can't order online and use it. I'd go to one of the other sources for gift cards.

[cessna928]

I just bought one today at Cabela’s, they have a tiered discount on New/Used rifles right now for Club card members, and submitted my $75 rebate info to the company. I’ll give an update if it works out. Cabela’s website is misrepresenting their prices if the don’t accept it. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191201/0207fe5dcb7ec3eaaa225efd8e02d779.jpg


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[joshdosmil]

Bought one as well, came here looking for people with 12fv rebate experience since it isn't shown in writing. I ordered online on black Friday with discount gift cards if that rebate comes through I'll be in it for 267 after tax and all.

[coyote wacker]

Picked one up to build a smokeless muzzleloader...

[JohnRS]

I submitted my rebate but it still shows pending review. If it doesn't take it's pretty shady IMO. Cabela's adds and the rifle description page both clearly show the price AFTER REBATE. When I asked for verification at the store I was told that's all Savage and nothing to do with them. Now I'm just waiting and hoping for the best.

[Miocene]

Just rec'ed my E Aurthur Brown (Revolution) stock to replace my FV plasticware stock. The stock was inletted for the old style trigger guard. Is Trigger guard 107217 the correct one? I see Amazon carries it but I want to be sure I am getting the correct one.
I have been scanning through this thread and cannot find discussion. Or my old eyes just can't see.

[JohnRS]

Just checked my status and it says not qualified. I was afraid this would happen. I don't blame Savage, it's Cabela's that I'm not too happy with.

[Bill2905]

Just checked my status and it says not qualified. I was afraid this would happen. I don't blame Savage, it's Cabela's that I'm not too happy with.

Try giving the Savage rebate center a call. It's worth a few minutes of your time to possibly preserve your rebate. I had to call them once when they said my rebate request was not qualified and I was able to quickly straighten it out with them.

[cessna928]

Looks like my rebate was accepted. [emoji2371] Just waiting on them to send out the check.

[bearverine]

Just looked and they emailed that they've received my rebate application. I did it online with my phone yesterday. And now we wait.

[JohnRS]

Try giving the Savage rebate center a call. It's worth a few minutes of your time to possibly preserve your rebate. I had to call them once when they said my rebate request was not qualified and I was able to quickly straighten it out with them.
I called and she said they couldn't make out the date on the photo of my receipt I had uploaded. The rebate was still open so she told me to resubmit. Now I wait again and hopefully it goes through this time.

[JohnRS]

I got my .308 dies, I have brass and powder, I just need bullets. I'm leaning towards starting with 168 gr. but am considering 175 with the 1:10 twist of the 12FV. I'd appreciate any input on anyone's experience with these or others.

[Bill2905]

I got my .308 dies, I have brass and powder, I just need bullets. I'm leaning towards starting with 168 gr. but am considering 175 with the 1:10 twist of the 12FV. I'd appreciate any input on anyone's experience with these or others.

You should submit this question in a new thread in the "Ammunition & Reloading" section. It will get more views by those who are qualified to help you.

[JohnRS]

You should submit this question in a new thread in the "Ammunition & Reloading" section. It will get more views by those who are qualified to help you.
Yeah, i will submit it there. But I'm asking specifically about the 12FV .308 with the 26" barrel and 1:10 twist. Doesn't have to be handloads only, any feedback on bullet weights that work well.

[jkv45]

On sale again, 4 calibers (priced to $369) to choose from -


Savage Arms 12 FV Varmint .308 - $339.97

https://gun.deals/product/savage-arms-12-fv-bolt-action-varmint-rifles-41999-store-only-cabelas?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter-{newsletter_id} (https://gun.deals/product/savage-arms-12-fv-bolt-action-varmint-rifles-41999-store-only-cabelas?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter-{newsletter_id})

Also a free shipping coupon right below.

Cabelas page - https://www.cabelas.com/product/SAVAGE-FV-VARMINT-RIFLE/1994604.uts?slotId=0

EDIT: The price as of 1/21/10 is $369 for all calibers on the Cabelas site. Previously it was $339 for .308 and $369 for all others.

[SeattleMark]

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.

Thanks to this post, I learned about the Raise app (Thanks Nathan!). Using the app, I purchased gift cards which "magically" became a 12FV in 6.5 cm, EGW 20 MOA base and vortex 30mm precision rings from the local Bass Pro. All together the app saved me 18% on all cards purchased. I got home and immediately installed the 12FV in a MDT ESS chassis. Now I sit and wait (quite impatiently I might add) for a Vortex PST 6-24 from EuroOptics to arrive to round it out. I'm anticipating some range time in the coming weeks.

[JohnRS]

Got an email today from Savage. My rebate was approved. Second time was the charm. On sale for $374, $75 rebate, plus an additional $25 off for joining the Cabela's Club. $274 for the excellent 12FV.

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[charlie b]

Those rifles are probably the best deal on long guns ever.