Another New Savage....

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12-03-2012, 01:26 PM
beartooth91

Another New Savage....

After purchasing 3 AccuStock Savages in 2 years; I said there would probably be no more. Too hard to divide shooting time between the the three as it is. Then, I walked into Cabelas, last weekend, and found some Model 111 sporters, with grey laminate stocks, on close out. Savage made these for Cabelas, in 257 Roberts, 25-06, 270, and 30-06. They originally retailed for $489. They had the remaining 270's and 30-06's on close out for $349. Even though I pretty much just punch paper these days; I have tremendous respect for the 30-06, so, I bought one. I put a Nikon Prostaff 4-12 BDC on it. Here's the rifle:
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_MG_2975 by beartooth91, on Flickr
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_MG_2989 by beartooth91, on Flickr
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_MG_2996 by beartooth91, on Flickr
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_MG_2998 by beartooth91, on Flickr
One day, I'd like to shoot an elk with it. Its sure a pretty rifle with the grey laminate. Good thing they didn't have any of the .257's left!
12-03-2012, 01:41 PM
mattm0812

Nice lookin' rifle.

Nice find.
12-03-2012, 01:58 PM
1ShotKing

That looks sweet! $349 for that rifle is an absolute steal.
12-03-2012, 08:53 PM
digger11

How do you sleep at night?GRIN
12-03-2012, 10:45 PM
Savage13

I have the same rifle in .257 Roberts :P
12-04-2012, 12:25 AM
Savage13

also thats the NEWER model of the exclusive. The older model had a gloss blued finish to it.
12-05-2012, 04:54 PM
beartooth91

Monday evening, I bought reloading components for it - Lee Deluxe Die Set, bullets, brass, Hdy modified case, etc. First bullet to try is the Hdy 168 AMax.
12-05-2012, 05:08 PM
stomp442

What a deal for a perty rifle.
12-05-2012, 05:49 PM
fgw_in_fla

Good luck with your new toy.

Aaaahhhhh... the '06.

My favorite caliber. Which is why I'm wauting on a barrel to build another one.
12-05-2012, 09:25 PM
beartooth91

Quote:

Originally Posted by fgw_in_fla

Good luck with your new toy.

Aaaahhhhh... the '06.

My favorite caliber. Which is why I'm wauting on a barrel to build another one.

Years and years of looking over reloading data - with the huge range of bullets - never ceases to amaze me about the versatility of the 30-'06. Its old, its a classic; may not be a master of all trades, but, it comes very close in every application.....all with tolerable recoil. I have a huge amount of respect for this cartridge.