Savage Stealth in 6.5 - First impressions.

[CBryars2]

19E60 - Good shooting

Kalison - with rifle shooting that well, it might be worth figuring out that jam. You tried PMag and the stock. both did the same? It it worth opening up the PMag and seeing if you see any catching on the spring? How many mags have you tried, is it consistent? The stock mag I dont like. It had issues, I don't have any issues with PMAG. Does the bolt catch the round really high, forcing round down? Had good luck with Savage doing my barrel, I'm sure they can fix for you. Just a suggestion.

[Kalison]

19E60 - Good shooting

Kalison - with rifle shooting that well, it might be worth figuring out that jam. You tried PMag and the stock. both did the same? It it worth opening up the PMag and seeing if you see any catching on the spring? How many mags have you tried, is it consistent? The stock mag I dont like. It had issues, I don't have any issues with PMAG. Does the bolt catch the round really high, forcing round down? Had good luck with Savage doing my barrel, I'm sure they can fix for you. Just a suggestion.
Yeah the stock MDT Mag sucks pretty hard, the PMAG is a little better. I took the PMAG down to make sure it was working fine. Feeds in my 700 perfectly.

I have an AI mag coming Friday(hurt a little dropping 80 on a magazine.. [emoji28]). I shall continue testing.

The chamber on mine has no chamfer or bevel on the breech, very sharp edge, which certainly wouldn't help soft brass trying to enter on anything but a perfectly straight line.

Seriously though, it shoots! A range officer was doing some random watching/spotting smiled and said "factory rifle my ass!"

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[CBryars2]

Wow, that is high praise from an RSO. Can you post your ramp and I'll check mine, sounds like that may be the issue.

[CBryars2]

Just got back from Talladega. Shot 200, 300 and 600. Will try and post pictures tomorrow. Used Magnetospeed on 40, 40.5, 41 & 4.15 H4350 on Berger 130 OTM. Best SD (7) on 40.5 and also best group. On 200 it was easy, 300 ditto. 600 was fun - once I realize ballistic computer was putting me above the target. Work on spotting through scope paid off and was able to see splash & dial in elevation correction. Once on worked on wind using mirage (newbie on that) and hold-over for wind. Managed to get some good (for me) shots, best ever for me.
The RTO recommended a die with mandrel to lower SD's from Brownell's, will give it a try.
Did spend some time truing scope to rifle. More I shoot the Stealth, the more I am impressed by it. Wife used her RPR and tested 40, 40.5, 41 and 41.5 her rifle likes 40 and 41.5 gr using Berger 130 OTM.
My son shot his 300 WM using Hornady 150 Whitetail (ran out of reloads). He did very well including his first reading of mirage and making wind calls. At 300 he was right on and at 600 he was in the black on all rounds fired. Pretty proud of him. The 300 WM has no break, a lot of rifle for a 17 year old.

[CBryars2]

Was asked - why Berger 130's instead of ELD-m 140's. My thoughts based on my rifle:
1. 130's shoot 1/2 moa (roughly) which is best I can currently do.
2. 140 ELD-M's have not proven to do as well for me
3. Savage said they used 120's to test Stealth, so they tend a little lighter.
4. I really like Berger quality
5. The 130 OTM is a multipurpose round which is not real depth sensitize and works in PMag magazines
6. With being multi-purpose they work for target, but also hunting and tactical, so a good all purpose round.
As it stands I've pretty much standardized on Berger for my bolt rifles. With merging with makers of Lapua, I can see some top rate future combinations. Have some 185 OTM and .338 OTM (can't remember weight of top of my head, 300 maybe). So same class bullet to base learning and practice on.

Seriously considering selling my Remington 700p and Savage FCP 338 and buying Stealth 300 WM & 338 so all are common platform. Thought is common platform makes moving from rifle to rifle easier and making practice with lighter 6.5 carry over well to other calibers.

Comments?
Just my opinion. Lot better shooters and reloaders out there that may have more valid opinions.

[lwood]

I'm a little late to the party but I picked up my Stealth yesterday!! 1st thing I did was measure the barrel and from bolt face to crown it's 24". Waiting on my Viper PST 6X24 and I'll be ready.

[Keith_A]

I'm Back......

Haven't gotten to the point yet where I can shoot the gun. Still cleaning things up. Will explain soon.

By the way,,,, While cleaning the bore on Saturday, I measured a twist rate of 7 1/2" (using my Dewey rod and a brass brush). (I repeated the process several times.) Savage advertising specs an 8" twist rate. Would be interested in seeing what you guys measure......

Keith

[CBryars2]

Interesting, how do you perform the measurement and I'll try it out. Never did a twist rate measurement.

[Keith_A]

Interesting, how do you perform the measurement and I'll try it out. Never did a twist rate measurement.

See: http://www.bergerbullets.com/wp_super_faq/how-do-i-find-out-the-twist-in-my-barrel/

Keith

P.S. This will be my last post until after the election, maybe. If H. wins, our 2nd Amendment rights will be gone in less than 5 years. Doesn't make sense to post what you got on Internet forums like this one......

[CBryars2]

Thanks for link understand what you are saying.

[steffan01974]

I just bought my stealth and pick it up later. I have also bought a Vortex Razor 5-20x50. I am getting the Spuhr rings to mount the scope, it comes with a 20 MOA adjustment in the mounting system. I bough a harris bi-pod. So is there any recommendations as to what else I should purchase with this stealth?

[LoneWolf]

I just bought my stealth and pick it up later. I have also bought a Vortex Razor 5-20x50. I am getting the Spuhr rings to mount the scope, it comes with a 20 MOA adjustment in the mounting system. I bough a harris bi-pod. So is there any recommendations as to what else I should purchase with this stealth?

I had the SPUHR mount and don't feel it was worth the $400 price tag. I would recommend the ARC M10 Rings if you haven't already made your purchase!

[CBryars2]

The Luth MBA-1 or 3 would be good choices for a stock replacement if you don't like the factory stock.

[CBryars2]

Pictures from Talladega - had issues linking to photobucket so embedded images with link to larger photo.

Rig with Magnetospeed mounted on barrel.
2259
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200 yd 40.5 gr H4350 130 Berger OTM 3 shot .207 MOA
2260
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200 yd 40.5 gr H4350 130 Berger OTM 5 shot .594 MOA, includes one flyer.
2261
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600 yd 40.0 gr H4350 130 Berger OTM 3 shot 1.838 MOA, 10 mph wind, holding about .5 left.
2262
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600 yd 40.0 gr H4350 130 Berger OTM 5 shot 2.22 MOA
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Got a ways to go on reading wind, but best I have done to date. Ballistic computer had me high so needed a few sighting rounds at 600. The 200 yd proves this rifle is extremely accurate. 40.5 H4350 using Berger 130 OTM.

[cm12setx]

What program are you using to measure the spread of the group?

[CBryars2]

OnTarget PC, cheap and really works well. Builtin in Reloaders Workshop, but stand alone is easier to use in my opinion.

[CBryars2]

Picked up a new rifle to replace my Remington 110 FCP 300 WM. Details will be posted on Stealth 300WM First Impressions. Here are some pics. Not the best, taken on workbench while cleaning and prepping for range.

Bolt side of Savage 300 WM Stealth
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Opposite side
http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y437/cbryars2/Precision/IMG_20161026_200733resize_zpssf8inoxx.jpg

Close up of rail, made for scope and night vision, nice touch
http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y437/cbryars2/Precision/IMG_20161026_201051resize_zpsqhvudere.jpg

Off to range tomorrow, will shoot 5 factory rounds then 10 Final Finish #1 rounds. Finally for tomorrow will finish up with Final Finish #2. Will then clean fully and prep next set of Final Finish #3 - #5 to finish up breaking in the barrel.

So far this is a great feeling rifle.

[DenverDave]

What is the bolt release configuration for the Stealth SA 6.5? I have a Model 10T in 6.5 and am honestly put off by the limitations the bottom bolt release style action has on the compatibility of aftermarket parts.


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[homefrontsniper]

I wouldn't shoot final finish in it.

[CBryars2]

Range trip tomorrow to work on loads. Also trying Berger on the Lapua and 300 WM.
Hope to sell my 2 old rifles, someone is scheduled to meet me at the range.
Will try and post results Tues or Wednesday.