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I have been approved for one, go to the promotion site, outdoor Vista, and there is a rebate status tab. I got a "not approved" at first. Call the number and they will tell you what they need.
Russellc
Savage 12FV in 6.5 CM in my hands. Plan to bed the scope base tonight and mount scope tomorrow. 😎
Order status on the 6.5 CM I ordered on Sept 11 just changed from In process to shipped....WOOT!!!
General Cabela's site had changed 3 calibers to "In Stock"......Hope they bump my order....
My .308 arrived yesterday and now I have to go pick it up....yeah me! Then starts the project of cutting down the barrel and making something fun out of it...
The website saying there are limited stock seems to have made a big difference when I ordered my .223. It was ordered on 9/20 and I carried it out of the store on 9/23...
I got the car, my 6.5 Creedmoor is in that I ordered around September 9th I believe.
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Got email today that my 223 is ready for pick up. Thanks for the on-line rebate link. Glass, chassis, bi-pod...
Thanks for all the good info in this thread - kept me going while waiting
rkrk
I ordered a .223 and a 6.5 September 10. I got the .223 over a week ago but still no 6.5. My son's .308 came in this past weekend.
Edited to add that it now shows my 6.5 as Shipped.
I've never owned a bad savage..
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That's awesome that you're getting the other one. My .308 is still In Process, but I have a feeling it will show shipped soon.
While some of us are still waiting, I have been doing some thinking. How many are planning to re-barrel their rifles? I've been debating on doing so with at least one rifle, but I have not made up my mind whether to do it or not. Besides building AR uppers, which is not really the same thing, I have never replaced the barrel on a Savage action. But, I am fairly confident I can do it without too much trouble as I have read and watched enough videos already. I just need the few tools required. My biggest reason is I would like a threaded muzzle to shoot suppressed.
I rebarreled my .308 my self with a shilen 28" select match bull barrel... you will definitely need the action wrench, the new barrel nut wrench and a barrel vice. It was well worth it.. it is as accurate as any high dollar custom I've shot. I also had to change stocks for the bull barrel to fit.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...6fdc59be1a.jpg
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Ted,
That looks sharp. It certainly looks like a good shooter. I may give it a try this winter when there is not much else to do. I just need to buy the tools and figure out what barrel configuration I want.
Right on:) and thank you :) some tips that will help and my apologies if they are just common sense to anyone... You can purchase a barrel vice for about $40 or you can just drill the right size hole in a 4x4 that about 5 inches long then wrap your barrel with leather to help grip and prevent scarring, clean the action threads thouroughly, I ordered my barrel, precision lug, precision barrel nut, action wrench and nut wrench from Northland shooter supply,I went ahead and paid extra $10 to get the 1.5-4lb accutrigger spring. The actionwrench they sell also works with rem 700s, if you get a stainless barrel like I did make sure you give the threads a very light coat of high temp grease or anti siez that's made for stainless, make sure you have a set of clymer go/no go gauges. Northland has criterion and shilen drop in barrels for the Savage. It really is pretty straight forward and easy if you take your time and get the tools you need. Another reason I went with Northland shooter supply is their guys are really knowledgeable and will make sure you know what you need. There are undoubtedly more knowledgeable people than me out there but I would be happy to answer any questions you come across
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Some of you may have seen my post a while back concerning the stickers Cabelas uses over the manufacturers and warning others because I had 2 rebate offers initially rejected for lack of upc codes. I took the advice of one of the replies about using a hair dryer to remove the extra stickers and it worked great. I then called Vistapromotions and spoke with a lady who brought up my account and was able to read enough of the upc from one of the original submissions to verify it. The other she said juat resubmit all the info and it should be fine also. Just received an email stating one rebate card was on the way. To all of those who made suggestions and comments. Thank You, Chris
That kind of DIY vise is not likely to do the job on factory installed barrels. They are often VERY tight.
I found a piece of 2"x2" hard oak at my local DIY store about 36" long. I cut off a 5" section and clamped it to the remaining longer piece near one end. Then I drilled a hole through both pieces right at the joint, making a vise with two half holes just the right size to clamp the barrel. Then I cut two pieces of 1/4" x 2" steel about 5" long and used them on the top and bottom of the wood as re-enforcing pieces. I drilled two holes through the entire assembly so that I could use two long bolts, nuts, and washers to clamp the vise together. I think I used 5/8" bolts but they might have been 9/16".
Get a piece of sturdy leather to wrap around the barrel and perhaps some powdered rosin if you know a baseball pitcher. Put the wrench on the barrel and clamp the barrel in the vise using a LOT of force to torque the well greased bolts down. Clamp your vise onto a sturdy work bench by using a lightweight clamp on the end opposite the vise. The 30" or 31" long arm will really help resist the torque required to remove the nut, so you only need a clamp large enough to keep your vise from sliding around on your bench. If you elect to make a short vise without the long torque arm, you need to either bolt it to a table or put it into a huge metal workers vise.
Put a 1/2" drive breaker bar on your special barrel wrench and really lean into it, being sure you're turning the nut the correct way. Then give the special wrench a whack with a medium sized hammer. You might be surprised at how hard it is to remove a factory Savage barrel, but it will come off. Again, be SURE you aren't turning the nut the wrong way.
Good luck. The next time will be a LOT easier.
The leather and 2×4 worked for me, it did take a bit to break it loosehttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...a6fa491f94.jpg
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^^^I would suggest you move the blocks and vice closer to the action. As it is in the picture, you are risking bending the barrel.
^^^ :) Good. :)
The barrel nut on the 12FV I plan to barrel swap has a smooth barrel nut. My 22-250 12FV purchased earlier this year is the notched type though. I know Wheeler makes a round nut wrench, and I have read of some using a pipe wrench to remove it as well. I also read of someone putting their rifle barrel in a vise and unscrewing the receiver away from the smooth barrel nut. Any suggestions on the best approach to that?
If I order a barrel, I figured I would try Northland Shooters Supply. From those that used them, how long did it take to receive their barrels? I will most likely request to have my muzzle threaded, so I know that most certainly will add some extra wait time.
On the smooth barrel nut, you don't have to remove it unless you're planning on reusing it just put the barrel in a barrel Vise and use the action wrench to turn the action away from the nut and the action will spin off
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I was in my local Cabela's today and they had 1 12fv in stock but told me absolutely NO rebate on this model so I didn't get it.
How can I be sure I will get the rebate if Cabela's says no way??
The person(s) that told you that is absolutely wrong. Go to their website (link below). It lists the $100 Prepaid Visa Card offer on the page. I and many others have already been approved for the Visa Card. You encountered an incompetent or lazy employee, or perhaps a combination of both, that's all.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/SAVAG...4.uts?slotId=0
Because Cabela's is not in charge of the rebates, Savage is. Waiting on my second 12FV to get here, but have already been approved for the rebate on the 12FV I got in Sept.
initially, I called Savage and they told me it wasn't included, then they called outdoor vista, who is doing the rebate for savage, found out it was included. If you go to the Cabela site and search "Savage 12 FV" it will come up, and show the rebate. Call outdoor vista with any question, their number is on the application for rebate.
Russellc
True, Savage authorized the rebates, but Vista Outdoors is who is actually processing and issuing the VISA Pre-paid cards. Cabela's is just selling the rifles.
https://promotions.vistaoutdoor.com/
Thanks guys,
The Cabela's gun counter guy said the rebate was for the 12FCV, among others, but because it didn't include the 12fv specifically it didn't qualify.
Think I'll still give it a try.
No worries for the 12FV on the rebate/Visa Gift Card offer. Below is the email I received for my Creedmoor I purchased in September:
Congratulations! Your rebate for the Savage Centerfire Fall 2017 promotion has been approved.
Please allow approximately 6-8 weeks to receive your reward.
If you would like to track the status of your submission, please visit: https://promotions.vistaoutdoor.com/status-lookup
Tracking ID: XXXX-XXXX-XXXX
Sincerely,
Savage Promotions
By all means do! One thing to keep in mind and not panick is the rebate process is slooowww!
At least it was in Sept when I submitted my .223 12FV. Took close to a month to get the same same email -NicfromAlabama got. And I am still about a month away from getting my VISA according to their timeline.
I have a feeling with the big shipment of backordered rifles Cabela's just got, they will be flooded with rebate applications, so doubt that will help to speed the process up any! :eyebrows:
I went through the same thing. I called Savage as the 12FV was not in the listing. They told me it wasnt at first. I called back Cabelas to cancel the order, upset since their page said it was included...and they were sounding like they were going to take care of the problem, but Savage called me back and said sorry they called Outdoor vista and were told it was indeed included in the rebate.
Russellc
Picked up my 12FV in .308 yesterday...once again the Cabela's pickup experience is just ridiculous. The amount of computer screens and checks,and re-checks, different managers they go through... I have no idea why they can't figure out how to streamline their internal processes. Anyhow, the gun itself. I think Savage was rushing out this batch of stocks. The forearm to barrel fit is horrible. Looks like a human hair width left on the left side and several millimeter gap on the right. I know it's a cheap stock, but my others have at least been centered. No problem for me as it's going into something aftermarket. Trigger feels great, no creep or grit. Just wipe off the gallon of lube they leave behind and should be good to go!
See if you can figure out for sure if it's the stock or something like how the holes are drilled in the action. If it's the action you could take it back and have it replaced or something....Quote:
The forearm to barrel fit is horrible. Looks like a human hair width left on the left side and several millimeter gap on the right.
Long time lurker. First time poster. Thanks for all the great info on this site.
I have three Savages. A 110 in 300win, a 16 in 308, and as of yesterday my 12FV in 6.5cm arrived (I ordered mine on 12 Sep for what it's worth). All of mine have a slight offset as you describe on the forearm spacing. Doesn't affect my accuracy as far as I can tell.
This 12FV is absolutely ridiculous. It is my most accurate rifle by a large margin. No doubt due in part to its hefty weight and low recoil. I have never had an easier time zeroing a rifle. Literally one shot. Shots 2-4 were dead center bull touching at 100. A dime covered the cloverleaf hole.
I couldn't be happier. I may put an AT ONE on it so my 8yo son could shoot with a shorter LOP. But I hate to spend the cost of the rifle on the stock. Especially when it's already so good.
Welcome to the forum. Your post is making me reconsider my plans for my 12FV Creedmoor. I have pretty much convinced myself to rebarrel it without ever shooting it. I would like a threaded barrel for my suppressor, so I figured I would take off the existing barrel and buy one with a threaded muzzle and sell of the existing barrel. Decisions decisions.
You can't beat a savage for the money... sufficient to excellent out of the box and a precision rifle is not more than a barrel swap away. I took the 11 trophy hunter .308 and changed to better stock and shilen barrel and now it's better than .5 MOA rifle. That's a picture of her and 8 shots at 200 yards... first 4 were tuning the scope... last 4 were all through the bullseye..https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...a230a5feb8.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...122f8c0ab2.jpg
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Ted,
With your posts, I have pretty much decided I want to try a barrel swap. I almost called NSS about a barrel last week, but figured I would wait a bit and think it over. I will most likely see about ordering one this week, tomorrow perhaps. In addition to having something a bit better than factory, I really want to install a barrel too. I already have the rifle in a HS Precision stock that I already owned, so I might as well go all the way.
I don't think you will be disappointed... I went with the best shilen, the select match... they have 2 lower grade that from what I read are still really accurate barrels just less lapping... they also have criterion drop ins for the savage... I'm building a 6.5 creedmore on a savage target action now... I can't wait to get her done. :)
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Ted,
I have to go slow. I tend to screw up things bad enough, even when I take my time. I have flip flopped back and forth between Shilen and Criterion. Interestingly, I noticed on the NSS site that the Shilen barrels have a throat to dummy round option. I was ignorant of what that meant until I searched. Apparently, you can send in a dummy round with the bullet seated to the COAL you like and they will ream it to that length. Did you do that for your barrel? I'm not too particular, but I do not want the chamber long throated, as I want to have the ability to load to the lands.
No, I did not get it reamed to my cases... as it turns out there savage barrels have VERY tight specs the way they are. I measured the ogive and it was almost identical to the factory savage barrel which was very tight. I load for it just like I did before... I contemplated the custom team buy as it turns out I'm just as happy I didnt
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OK. I am happy with the COAL on the current factory barrel as I have plenty of room to load longer down the road and still hit the lands if desired.....and with plenty of magazine room. A hundredth less or so wouldn't be a bad thing, but if I got the same setup with the Shilen, I would be happy. Thanks.
No problem... I believe the shilen and criterion drop ins are reamed as close to savage specs as possible. Since savage uses the "zero tolerance" headspace approach, all you need to do is use the clymer go/No go gauge set and you have a very tight sammi spec barrel with makes even factory ammo work pretty good.. like on mine, I only have to move the shoulders back .002 on a neck resize... this really minimizes the stress on your cases.. savage did it right with their chambers and floating bolt head
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Sounds identical. My stock is scratched on the right side in the magazine area, but oh well.
I wasn't bothered by the paperwork; Cabela's is a big company so I expected as much. Just gave me time to shop...
Hope to shoot it to 25-50 yards tonight & 100-200 tomorrow.!
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I just checked the status of my .308 ordered on 09/13/2017. It said shipped. As soon as I checked it, an email from Cabela's popped up stating my order was ready to pick up. Weird.