Just ordered a Savage 16 FCSS

[5Wire]

My search preferences were for Accutrigger, Accustock, stainless steel, and detachable box magazine in .223 Rem. I have an EBR in that caliber, otherwise I might have gone for .22-250 Rem chambering. It turns out Savage has only one model meeting all those criteria. So it was an easy decision.

http://www.savagearms.com/images/firearms/finder/medium/16fcss.png

In .223 Remington (http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/16FCSS/). It will be a couple weeks before I get it and it's ready to shoot. I'm planning to top it with a Weaver 800360 Tactical 4-20x50 Mil-Dot Riflescope (http://www.weaveroptics.com/optics/tactical/) for paper punching and varminting out to maybe 300 yards. I wanted a first focal plain scope and I'm already somewhat familiar with the mildot system although the ranges I'll probably shoot at won't take full advantage of it.

http://www.weaveroptics.com/images/products/riflescopes/800360_Superslam_Tactical.jpg

Any forum members with the same or similar set up?

Pictures when available,

[ellobo]

My opinion is you overspent on the scope. Unless you plan on using it on another higher caliber rifle it is gross overkill. I am not knocking your choice, if it floats your boat go for it. I just think the money could be better spent on another barrel or rifle. Good luck.

El Lobo

[Uncle Jack]

".....My opinion is you overspent on the scope."

I must disagree. IMHO it is impossible to overspend on good optics.

uj

[VjjR]

".....My opinion is you overspent on the scope."

I must disagree. IMHO it is impossible to overspend on good optics.

uj


+1

[5spd]

When you get it all set up and ranged you will have to let us know how that scope is.

[ellobo]

Should have been clearer in what I meant. I think the 20 power is a little much on that caliber. A good quality scope in a 3-9 would probably be adequat and cheaper. I am cheap to begin with and it colors my thinking I guess. I think that power scope would be more suited to a .22-250. I do agree that money spent on good optics is a good investment.
El Lobo

[5Wire]

I thought about the scope and caliber a lot. I have a Savage 12VSS in .308, the possibility of moving the scope around did occur to me. As far as the 20X range being too much, it's cheaper than buying a less expensive scope and a spotting scope for paper punching. That and having a front focal plane configuration limited my options quite a bit.

[txbdyguard]

5wire I have a 16 FCSS in .260 with a Redfield 4x12x40 scope. I have shot hogs out to 300 yds with it and I works well. I am sure the .223 will perform well out of the same rifle. If you remove the action from the stock make sure to go thru the proper re-torque sequence to put it back in. I like my system so well my son bought a 10 Precision with the same removable magazine and accustock but he got in .308 with a shorter 20" heavy barrel. You have a great setup enjoy it.