Savage Stealth in 6.5 - First impressions.

[Hawaiian]

Hello guys.
I am new here and for Savage in general.
I just bought 10BA Stealth on past Monday and in CA, will see/touch/work on hardware only in 10 days. Unfortunately didn't see this thread before I made purchase and didn't measured barrel length in LGS. Now I am wondering, if they still ship barrel 22"? Does anybody have idea about it? I called CS, give them my S/N (the only thing I know about my rifle LOL) and they have no way to determinate what barrel is there. I have S/N K46908X. Whoever bought with 24" barrel originally, can tell me please, if his/her S/N higher or lower then mine?

Regards.
Palmaris,
Your's should have a 24 inch barrel. My serial starts with K434 and it has a 24.

[Palmaris]

Palmaris,
Your's should have a 24 inch barrel. My serial starts with K434 and it has a 24.

Thanks a lot for fast respond.

[CBryars2]

Checked my Stealth 6.5 - before barrel change SN - k287510 - it was a 22"

[CBryars2]

Good News \ Bad News


Good - Primary Scope just came in from repair (31 days including shipping both ways and Thanksgiving & Christmas), mounted it, hopefully go to range next Monday to sight back in.


Bad - Suppressor tax stamp arrived. Bummer - has wrong thread size, need 5/8 - 24 tpi, can't find one in stock.

[Hawaiian]

Good News \ Bad News


Good - Primary Scope just came in from repair (31 days including shipping both ways and Thanksgiving & Christmas), mounted it, hopefully go to range next Monday to sight back in.


Bad - Suppressor tax stamp arrived. Bummer - has wrong thread size, need 5/8 - 24 tpi, can't find one in stock.


How long was your wait on the tax stamp?

[CBryars2]

April 11 bought in stock - stamp call on Dec 26 from dealer. About 8.5 months

[CBryars2]

Dealer got me a muzzle break for Suppressor (acts as mount for suppressor). 7.62 5/8" 24 tpi. Will work for 6.5 and 300 WM. So some progress.

[CBryars2]

There was a question about difference between Drake Hunter\Stalker chassis (basis for Stealth) vs MDT LSS Chassis. Here is a good list by Frank on Snipers Hide - http://www.scout.com/military/sniper...talker-chassis (http://www.scout.com/military/snipers-hide/story/1491512-gear-review-hunter-stalker-chassis)

Snipers Hide -
Drake Associates has an exclusive agreement with MDT for the production of a modified chassis system that has DRAKE design influenced features “For Snipers by Snipers” TM (pending).
Special Ergonomics features have been added to the Drake Hunter Stalker LWSS (Light Weight Sniper System) Universal Chassis over original MDT LSS design as a very custom and exclusive product improvement
1 Hunter Stalker LWSS Universal chassis is also available in both SHORT and LONG Action - Remington 700 and Savage 10/110
2 Hunter Stalker Raked Magwell for distinctive look and special function - quick changes with minimal movement of chassis - streamlined with tracking channel for insert of mag.
3 Special Drake Military Division SNIPER logo engraving with Distinctive DRAKE - Bat wing TM design
4 CHASSIS is DELIVERED with one AICS Type Patterned magazine INCLUDED - so customer has this in hand when package arrives!
5 Special cuts around trigger guard to allow for correct fit of Ergo Grip that has finger groove ears above for index finger.
6 Special and enhanced and "EXTENDED XL" forend giving a longer forend for use when shooting in alternate position or shooting off packs allowing for proper hand placement
or more surface contact area (off pack)
7 Enlarged area forward of recoil lug for custom and enlarged OAL / DRAKE Quick Change Barrel (QCB) nut clearance
8 Exclusive Right hand Left Hand Chassis design (patent pending)
9 Additional holes in 3/9 oclock position for use with 6" Picitinny Rail assemblies that contain flush cup design
10 Optional 6 oclock position rail or bipod stud
11 Optional folder device/pivot for butt stock
12 Drake has selected the superior FAB defense GL-Shock Buttstock as a standard upgrade over the traditional Magpul CT

GL-Shock features:
• Reduces recoil and muzzle rise to allow faster, more accurate fire.
• 5 sling attachment points, including 2 QR attachment points.
• Storage compartment for batteries or parts.
• MIL-SPEC reinforced polymer composite, steel hardware, rubber buttpad.
• Fits any weapon that accepts M-4/AR15 style stocks.
• Patented system reduces recoil and muzzle rise.
• Auto-tensioner for no-rattle fit on both mil-spec and commercial tubes!
• Comfortable rubber butt pad provides traction on body armor.
• Streamlined shape will not snag on gear.
• Cheek riser is adjustable for optimal height for optics.
(NO ADDITIONAL Cheek pieces Need to be added)

[Palmaris]

Hello guys.
I got my hardware from "jail". She has 24" barrel, so no worries there.
What a beauty!!
Right away dress her up with SWFA 12X42 SS scope, XLR Tactical buttstock and Royal Arms pistol grip. Tomorrow first Dance.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss78/Palmaris/8EF06A95-4726-4246-9C07-9679A29559C7_zps8uiscjto.jpg (http://s563.photobucket.com/user/Palmaris/media/8EF06A95-4726-4246-9C07-9679A29559C7_zps8uiscjto.jpg.html)

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss78/Palmaris/5EDCB2A3-7962-4EB0-AEC3-EEDBBE1669A4_zpsze64xke7.jpg (http://s563.photobucket.com/user/Palmaris/media/5EDCB2A3-7962-4EB0-AEC3-EEDBBE1669A4_zpsze64xke7.jpg.html)

[Hawaiian]

Palmaris... that is PRETTY.

[Bhowell]

Great info guys.

Does anyone know the buffer tube size?

I have a com spec carbine stock which barely will slide on if force is applied. Makes me think the buffer tube is irregular.

http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii527/bretthhowell/Mobile%20Uploads/180B6B3F-DE9C-4093-8C1D-26B42BB8A13D.jpg

[Palmaris]

Great info guys.

Does anyone know the buffer tube size?

I have a com spec carbine stock which barely will slide on if force is applied. Makes me think the buffer tube is irregular.


It is some weird size. Even on the description of rifle, it stated some like it will accept any Mil-Spec or commercial sizes stocks.

[CBryars2]

Fits Luth MBA 3 just fine. possible a little oversize. Stamped Drake on Tube.

[CBryars2]

Nice looking, where did you get the grip, sharp looking.

[Palmaris]

I went to range today to break-in rifle. And developed problem which I will need to sort out. To clean bore I was needed to remove cheek rest or remove stock. I guess I will need to buy folding adapter for stock. Otherwise everything went smooth. Shot 1 round, clean bore with solvent, patches, brush, patches, oil. Repeated 10 rounds, Then the same with 5 groups of 3 rds, then 3 groups of 5 rounds, then run out of ammo. Still pending 2 more groups of 5 rds. Did some sighting, but because it was rain and there was no way to go out to put targets, just brought to 5" gong. Next visit hopefully it will be good weather and I can sight scope with target.

[Palmaris]

Nice looking, where did you get the grip, sharp looking.

Thank you very much Sir.
It is made by Royal Arms and it is on sale now for $39 ( http://www.royalarms.com/shop/ar-1516-grip/ ). It does require some easy do fitting. Grip is designed for AR platform and it goes over trigger guard. For our trigger guard it needs to shave front portion of the grip. Takes about 20 minutes with file.

After fitting

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss78/Palmaris/0DD61C3C-D030-4057-BAB6-4D23223BFE49_zpsevcoftgo.jpg (http://s563.photobucket.com/user/Palmaris/media/0DD61C3C-D030-4057-BAB6-4D23223BFE49_zpsevcoftgo.jpg.html)

[CBryars2]

Thanks so much, good info on fitting, will check it out!

[Palmaris]

Made some better pictures

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss78/Palmaris/F06FA454-01B6-489C-B40B-8540D0CFCCCE_zps9uwegjgq.jpg (http://s563.photobucket.com/user/Palmaris/media/F06FA454-01B6-489C-B40B-8540D0CFCCCE_zps9uwegjgq.jpg.html)

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss78/Palmaris/9E27AA83-57A2-40AF-95D8-3D3A3D81DF9A_zps8tx4hxrb.jpg (http://s563.photobucket.com/user/Palmaris/media/9E27AA83-57A2-40AF-95D8-3D3A3D81DF9A_zps8tx4hxrb.jpg.html)

[bearcatrp]

Will have to look into that grip. Friggin sweet. My Cadex chassis takes an AR pistol grip so hope it will fit. Can always put it on my AR10 too. Thanks for posting.
Just ordered it. Have to quit looking at this stuff!

[Bhowell]

Buffer tube on my rifle is larger than commercial spec. I called Savage and they asked me to ship it back. I went ahead and put another commercial spec buffer tube on and now my new magpul stock with cheek riser fits perfectly over the tube.

http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii527/bretthhowell/Mobile%20Uploads/FCC471CA-6D49-41CB-B44E-724D03215B65.jpg