Just picked up a Striker

[cknight814]

Good evening,

I was finally lucky enough to pick up my first Stiker after wanting one for years. It’s being transferred to my local FFL, should be here tomorrow. It’s a 260 with the muzzlebrake, that’s the only thing I don’t like about it...I hate brakes. I’m thinking of rebarrel’ing it to either 243 or 7mm-08 with a longer barrel.

I’m new to the bolt pistol world, been shooting TC Encores & Contenders for years. Any tips or tricks or suggestions you can share about the Striker?

[big honkin jeep]

Well many if not all the factory brakes that came on the striker are adjustable and can be turned on and off by twisting them. I love my adjustable brakes (AK) and think it's a darn shame Savage doesn't offer them on more factory models without having to go through the special order shop to get them.

[Colonel54]

Yes, I have a 308 that has a brake too. It is an on-off deal. No biggie.

[snowgetter1]

If you want to use a rifle scope instead of a pistol scope the muzzle brake will be your best friend.