Add another savage to the safe...

[TheShootist]

Like many here I succumbed to temptation and pick up a model 12 fv in 22-250 from Cabela's last night. With the rebate going on it's hard to resist. Didn't have an extra scope, so I pulled the Mueller APV 4.5-14 off my .22lr and headed out for a little range time this morning. I'm pretty impressed with it so far.
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Shooting was done at 100 yds with front and rear bags on a homemade portable bench, that's became a little rickety over the years, and factory ammo.

Seemed to like Hornady 45gr and 55gr v-max the best. Not horrible with Winchester 45gr jhp. Did not like any kind of soft point I put through it.

5 shot 55gr v-max
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3 shot 45gr v-max
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5 shot Winchester 45gr jhp
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160415/52c5614a75df67926571ce5c695b7372.jpg

All in all, I'm pretty happy with it. Especially when my skill on the trigger is average at best. [emoji6]

If anyone was looking at the 12 fv and having doubts, get one. You won't regret it. For $319.99 after the rebate, you can't beat them.

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[drybean]

It only gets better

[TheShootist]

I'm hoping to be set up for handloading by the end of the year. I have several rifles that show potential to be real shooters.

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[Gralyn]

I picked up a 12 FV in 22-250 as well. The only spare scope I had at the time was an Osprey 10 x 40, so I put that on. I was very impressed with how it shot straight out of the box.

I would suggest for that price that everybody pick one up.

[YDKDY]

Mine likes 55gr Nosler Ballistic Tips and 34.5gr of IMR4064.

http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo306/dustinsdad/22-250%20group.jpg (http://s386.photobucket.com/user/dustinsdad/media/22-250%20group.jpg.html)

[scooterf79]

Nice! You can't argue with the price or the groups!
Scooter

[muleyhuntr]

Looks like a steal if a deal. I want one!

Put a good stock on it and it would look like thishttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160418/21063deabc94f1ca22b292d66f8908b7.jpg

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[TheShootist]

I probably will swap stocks on it eventually, but the factory one isn't as bad as some others I've had. It's a little flimsy in the forend. However, I did shoot it off bags and bi-pod and it doesn't touch the barrel. Think I'll slap a coat or two of paint on it this weekend and shoot it as is for now.

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[TheShootist]

Well I got her painted yesterday. 3 coats of krylon fusion khaki, a little webbing and 3 coats of krylon matte clear. It turned out pretty good. I like it!

Before
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After
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http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160424/bf7a9728cd92c4ee2e7a266003f21e30.jpg

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[drybean]

Looks great, good job

[TheShootist]

Thanks man

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[TheShootist]

Made it back out to "the range", dad's house, with some different ammo. This gun flat out shoots with Hornady Superformance 50gr. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160515/1db37c9606651e839faa9862c7bd2c82.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160515/7f882fefede760fd56c629618c0c8dbd.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160515/9a2fabd66e8a762371c5cf3b68f0bf1c.jpg
Pretty sure I pulled the first one, the second two fell right in place.
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[Savage114]

Excellent paint job! And it groups great with those 55s...you must be thrilled! Who said you need to spend $3K for a precision shooting rifle? Uh, they're obviously wrong.

[muleyhuntr]

Looking good

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[TheShootist]

Thanks guys! Had a friend of mine load up some handloads for me. Hopefully get to shoot those within the next week.

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[Bradincheek]

Mine loved the very first load I made for it. 50gr vmax and w-760. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160524/baada24ba433eaa205aa11ab2ca0a29d.jpg


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[TheShootist]

I'd say so!

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[rmilobrown223@hotmail.com]

Cool paint job, I've been wanting to try that! You used rattle cans I take it with the Krylon? Nice.

[TheShootist]

Yup. Rattle cans for the whole job.http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160525/85e3bc3891484f1521794d5c392f8cbc.jpg

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[Savage114]

Very nice! The contrast of the light stock looks great. Thinking about a GS for my 114. Which McMillan color is that?