Savage + Criterion = another junkie
Finally got it finished...for now. Between work, weather, honey do's and grandbaby, its been on the back burner....well, those reasons and I keep getting more to play with :p http://i358.photobucket.com/albums/o...psuyltuk8r.jpg[/IMG] Started as 12 BVSS in 223. Scope is Vortex 6.5-20x50. Replaced stock with a Bobby Hart from Stocky's, (old stock is replacing the tupperware on a 12FV in 22-250, which grouped 5 shots .340 using Hornady Varmint ammo first time out on range! So much for my new 6mm 'donor' action...gotta buy another one..) The barrel is 26" 223 varmint contour 9 twist from Criterion. Buffed the OD to take some glare off. This thing cleans up FAST! Jim Briggs was fantastic to deal with and will be getting another call soon. :first: THANK YOU!!
Did my first true work up on OCW loads today, 69g SMK, Varget, CCI400...WOW...EVERY GROUP WAS UNDER MOA !!! Ran same loads except Rem 7-1/2 primers and they were same way! http://i358.photobucket.com/albums/o...ps8f8rnoii.jpg[/IMG] Now to pick a load and start tuning the seating depths.......too many choices.
Once I get a good load worked up, I plan to run a fouling test to see where the accuracy starts changing. First shot from cleaned bore is always about 1 inch left, number two through 20 don't seem to change L to R.
First time in my 50 years I've done more than clean or change sights on a gun. now I'm swapping barrels, stocks, bolts...reloading...**** this disease is fun. I even let the guy at the LGS borrow my action wrench and barrel nut wrench to use on his!!! should be some discounts headed my way......:thumb:
