Savage 12fv

[chazz1975]

at a local gun shop about an hour from me, i came across a Savage 12fv that they wanted 369.99 for. it is a 26 inch heavy barrel 308 synthetic stock. Is this a good deal? I am planning on building a bench/target gun out of this. Thanks.

[Dave Hoback]

I’d say Yes! ANY Savage for $369 is a good deal, RIGHT NOW!

The 12FV is a Cabelas exclusive model. They had runs selling them for $399. It shows them for sale at Cabelas now for $420, but I doubt you’ll find one in stock. Could be wrong though.

If it’s in excellent condition, I’d have no problem picking it up for $369.

[wbm]

At the Cabela's near me they are $419. for a new one in .308 but they are out of stock....so a good used one is definitely better than an out of stock one. Might offer them 369 out the door...including tax,your promise to always do good and Brandon approval.

[Dave Hoback]

Let’s go Brandon!

[PhilC]

at a local gun shop about an hour from me, i came across a Savage 12fv that they wanted 369.99 for. it is a 26 inch heavy barrel 308 synthetic stock. Is this a good deal? I am planning on building a bench/target gun out of this. Thanks.
Less than the original retail price of $419, good Savage foundation. As others mentioned, the 12FV was a Cabela's exclusive and was a hot seller for some time.

[Dave Hoback]

I buy Savage 110’s for their Action alone; to build as I wish to. Because of this I look for the most inexpensive option I can. However, if I was going to buy Savage for its features, the 12FV is a hard bargain to pass up. Has a 26” heavy barrel & a half decent pillar bedded stock. Even for the current $429 price it’s worth it. You said you want to turn it into a Bench/target rifle. If you are planning to change out the barrel, stock, etc., you may eventually find one cheaper. Again, that’s what I do. But if you plan on using the rifle as a whole, or even just the Barreled Action, this is very much worth it. Slap on a good Base rail & rings & a quality scope… it’s set for bench duty! Once you shoot the barrel out, the Action is a great base to build on.

[charlie b]

And you left out that it has the varmint accutrigger. ;)

[CFJunkie]

I've got two 12 FVs and love them both.
I use them as bench rifles. Put a good scope on it and shoot it.
My two are great bench rifles. Lots of posts to show what they can do with good reloads.

I did have some issues with the stock on my 6.5mm CM twisting when fired so I replaced the factory stock with an Oryx chassis and was very pleased.
I would think a .308 would twist even more.

That said, I would buy another one right now, including a .308, if they became available.

[Beowoulf2000]

7 years of 12FV love:
https://www.savageshooters.com/showthread.php?46164-Cabela-s-Savage-12FV-THREAD-FEST

[chazz1975]

Well, I did it. I bought the Savage 12fv today. It is new in box. $392
Out the door. Now the fun of building/upgrading begins...

[PhilC]

That was a great price considering current market and economic conditions.

[Dave Hoback]

Good buy! Don’t think there’s one here who woulda passed that up. Now the fun begins! Let’s discuss your Base, Rings, & Glass, LOL!

[GaCop]

Another happy Savage owner.

[Raydee38]

Great buy, my Savage model 12 action was almost twice that alone.

[celltech]

Back in the day I picked up at least 8 of them for me and family members. After using online gift cards and rebates they were ~$215 each. I miss the old days...

[Raydee38]

Ahh the good ole days

[cknight814]

I'd love to find these back in stock at their regular price, not to mention the sales prices. I check all my in state BPS and Cabelas online stock pretty regularly and always see out of stock...

[chazz1975]

OK, I am getting an EGW 20 MOA base and Vortex rings. Going to mount a Vortex Diamondback 6-24x50 next weekend. Next question: What is the most cost-effective stock/chassis to convert this to AICS DBM? Thanks.

[Dave Hoback]

Dollar for dollar it’s hard to beat the Oryx Chassis. https://www.eabco.net/ORYX-Chassis-Stock-fits-Savage-10-SARH--Flat-Dark-Earth_p_16061.html $399 & a $10 off coupon! Hard to beat.

Many other Chassis to choose from, but the price starts going up. I love the Chassis I’m using now, but it cost a small fortune and doesn’t really add any accuracy potential above & beyond what the Oryx offers.

[CFJunkie]

I agree with Dave.
I have two Oryx chassis on my two 12 FVs.
Easy to drop the action into the chassis and there was an accuracy improvement in both rifles.