Nice to get both at same time as in my case with the Bobby Hart LRT. :thumb:
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I have a 12FV with a Boyd's Blind Magazine. Does CDI still do DBM inletting if I wanted to get a DBM setup? Could I just send them the stock as opposed to the entire rifle?
Also If wanted to get another stock from Boyd's......AT ONE stock Is there a better inletting choice when ordering from Boyd's so that I don't have to send the stock/gun off?
I tried calling them CDI but was not able to get thru.
Thanks
Sadly, the owner of CDI passed away: https://www.facebook.com/CDiPrecision/
I may be the annoying new guy to this thread, and I have read through some of it, so forgive me if I missed it, but are people primarily using these guns for long range target practice, hunting or both? I’d love to justify buying one of these, but having trouble figure out which caliber and for which purpose, especially as my longest shot (for target and hunting) would be no greater than 400 yards.
Basically the 12 series was/is target and varmint rifles. The V is for varmint. I would not hesitate to take one deer or elk hunting, but, my hunting never involved walking much more than a mile.
Primarily hunt whitetail our of deer blinds where the farthest walk isn’t more than a couple hundred yards and the farthest shot would be 200 yards. I have plenty of rifles that can handle that shot, but am always open to finding another one to fill a gap.
For those of you that frequent Bass Pro Shops or Cabela's, look up an app on your phone called Raise. With this app you can buy discounted gift cards instantly. For some reason, Cabela's cards are always cheaper than Bass Pro. I just checked and right now they are offering Cabela's gift cards at 14.4% off. That's a great savings. The real benefit is that they spend just like cash. So while all these black friday sales are going on you can buy gift cards on the app so you will save and additional percentage off of your sale item. It can really add up for multiple purchases. PM me if someone has questions. Also, these cards will fluctuate in there discount. In other words, one day you may be able to get 14.4% off and the next day, the cards will only be 12% off. Anyway, I've saved a ton of money over the last year and a half that I have had the app so I just thought it was worth passing along so ya'll can check it out.
Hey guys. First post first savage. I picked up a 12fv in 308 this morning and and egw 20 moa base. Got home put it together and noticed the bolt is a little sticky going in and out. Is that normal. And I feel like the back hole for the scope base is drilled a little crooked. It was pretty tight going in but got them all in and snug. Anything to worry about or just run it. Love the forum. Thanks.
The scope hole over the barrel is notorious for having grit left over from the sandblasting process. Example here: https://www.savageshooters.com/showt...cope-Hole-Crud
Get a bottom tap and clean out/chase all the scope mounting holes....well worth it. As for the "sticky" bolt. It's a Savage, not a Tika ;-) Start cycling the hell out of it or maybe hone the raceway as also talked about in the same thread.
Bought one for $250 a few years ago. Had to check out what the 6.5 CM group has been talking about. Great gun, less than moa
I'm wondering the same thing. The rebate form specifically says "AXIS/Trophy/Apex or Engage Hunter". Which one of those is a Model 12? I really want one in .223 but I don't think I'll be pulling the trigger until I get some confirmation that it actually applies.
I'm on here hoping for clarification on that issue too. I shopped the 12FV and on that web page in bold letters is Mail In Rebate. In the past, this was good enough as the 12FV is not in the Savage catalog. It's special made for Cabelas/Bass Pro so it's never listed on the rebate forms, but I've bought a gun safe full of 12FV's and always got the rebate.
Cabelas also has 10% off gift cards on sale BUT no ecards so you can't order online and use it. I'd go to one of the other sources for gift cards.
I just bought one today at Cabela’s, they have a tiered discount on New/Used rifles right now for Club card members, and submitted my $75 rebate info to the company. I’ll give an update if it works out. Cabela’s website is misrepresenting their prices if the don’t accept it. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...fd8e02d779.jpg
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Bought one as well, came here looking for people with 12fv rebate experience since it isn't shown in writing. I ordered online on black Friday with discount gift cards if that rebate comes through I'll be in it for 267 after tax and all.
Picked one up to build a smokeless muzzleloader...
I submitted my rebate but it still shows pending review. If it doesn't take it's pretty shady IMO. Cabela's adds and the rifle description page both clearly show the price AFTER REBATE. When I asked for verification at the store I was told that's all Savage and nothing to do with them. Now I'm just waiting and hoping for the best.
Just rec'ed my E Aurthur Brown (Revolution) stock to replace my FV plasticware stock. The stock was inletted for the old style trigger guard. Is Trigger guard 107217 the correct one? I see Amazon carries it but I want to be sure I am getting the correct one.
I have been scanning through this thread and cannot find discussion. Or my old eyes just can't see.
Just checked my status and it says not qualified. I was afraid this would happen. I don't blame Savage, it's Cabela's that I'm not too happy with.
Looks like my rebate was accepted. [emoji2371] Just waiting on them to send out the check.
Just looked and they emailed that they've received my rebate application. I did it online with my phone yesterday. And now we wait.
I got my .308 dies, I have brass and powder, I just need bullets. I'm leaning towards starting with 168 gr. but am considering 175 with the 1:10 twist of the 12FV. I'd appreciate any input on anyone's experience with these or others.
On sale again, 4 calibers (priced to $369) to choose from -
Savage Arms 12 FV Varmint .308 - $339.97
https://gun.deals/product/savage-arms-12-fv-bolt-action-varmint-rifles-41999-store-only-cabelas?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm _campaign=newsletter-{newsletter_id}
Also a free shipping coupon right below.
Cabelas page - https://www.cabelas.com/product/SAVA...4.uts?slotId=0
EDIT: The price as of 1/21/10 is $369 for all calibers on the Cabelas site. Previously it was $339 for .308 and $369 for all others.
Thanks to this post, I learned about the Raise app (Thanks Nathan!). Using the app, I purchased gift cards which "magically" became a 12FV in 6.5 cm, EGW 20 MOA base and vortex 30mm precision rings from the local Bass Pro. All together the app saved me 18% on all cards purchased. I got home and immediately installed the 12FV in a MDT ESS chassis. Now I sit and wait (quite impatiently I might add) for a Vortex PST 6-24 from EuroOptics to arrive to round it out. I'm anticipating some range time in the coming weeks.
Got an email today from Savage. My rebate was approved. Second time was the charm. On sale for $374, $75 rebate, plus an additional $25 off for joining the Cabela's Club. $274 for the excellent 12FV.
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Those rifles are probably the best deal on long guns ever.
I can't say that I've ever had a 12FV that won't shoot well, nor do you hear of many that won't. I currently have 2 of them that both shoot very well. I purchased them as donor actions for building better mousetraps. That being said, as far as bang for your buck, the 10T-SR is IMHO a better value considering all that it offers. The retail price of $599.99 isn't bad, but when you can catch them on sale for $499.99 and then add a rebate on top of that, they are an amazing bargain. Here's a list of features that come standard on the 10T-SR that make it such a great buy...
AccuStock
AccuTrigger
5R Rifled Barrel
Installed Picatinny Rail
Suppressor Ready Threaded Muzzle With Cap
BA Style Tactical Bolt Knob
Detachable Box Magazine System
Also Available in Long Action, 300WM
Most of these items are things that would cost extra to upgrade a 12FV... if you are so inclined to do that. The 12FV performs great for a rifle at its price point. I will tell you that simply moving one of my 12FVs from the plastic stock to an H-S Precision stock more than halved its group sizes. I still own one of the first Model 10Ts that Savage made for Cabela's. It was a bargain even before they started offering it with the pic rail and the threaded muzzle. It is the first 6.5 Creedmoor that I ever owned and is an honest sub-MOA rifle out to 1300 yards and beyond. I still shoot it regularly and it hangs with heavy tactical and competition rifles costing 10 times its price. I'm not bashing the 12FV by any means, just pointing out what a spectacular value the 10T-SR is when you start to account for all the added features. To each their own. They're both great values. I will continue to buy 12FVs for use as donor actions and I will continue to shoot my stock 10T because it's awesome!! Cheers!!
Which HS Precision fits the 12FV?
Thanks
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This is currently on sale for $399 with free shipping at Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore. It's listed as -
Savage Model 10PT-SR 308 Win Bolt-Action Rifle with Heavy Threaded Barrel
https://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperst...ampaign=012420
Not sure of any differences between the PT-SR and a regular SR model, but seems like a good price and the majority of the same features (maybe not the 5R rifling).
That would be the PST114 stock. https://hsprecision.com/product/pst1...actical-stock/
Remember that the 12FV is a top feed rifle with no DBM so you will need to purchase a bottom metal to use with this stock. I bought mine direct through Savage.
Jump on it.
I have the Model 12 F/V in 6.5 creedmoor.
I shoot this gun 600 yds and get .5 to .3 MOA with my reloads.
The only modification I have made to the gun is a Boyd's AT-one stock and bedded receiver.
Adjust the accutrigger to just over 1# pull.
Vortex PST II, 6-24X50 FFP.
This gun is very accurate for a $400.00 gun.
I have 3 other guys I shoot with that have the same gun and no one is unhappy with it.
I can't speak for a 308 caliber being as accurate but the 6.5 Cm sure is...
Almost bought another when they went on sale along with the Savage $100 rebate.
Just learned about these and was about to order one to my local bass bro shop when I saw a YouTube video from The Social Regressive. He mentioned a 100 dollar off sale every 6ths months or so. What hopping to find out from past trends if there might be one in the next couple months or if I should just get one now? Repeat sales are never guaranteed after all.
I know that the 12 F/V is a cabela's exclusive and only sold at Cabela's or Bass Pro.
I would jump on it ASAP.
You won't regret it.
They just had a 75 dollar rebate on some models and 100 on others from savage. The 12fv qualified for the 75 dollar rebate.
I believe it was for rifles purchased in February.
I think you misunderstood. I was hoping from past trends to see when y’all think there might be another sale. I realize I missed January/February.
I'd say yes, there will most probably be another sale. My rebate from the one I bought black Friday weekend finally came. I spent it last night on a couple of Magpul AICS mags. HudsonGunner.com had 10 rounders for 29.99 with free shipping. WELCOME10 gets another 10 percent off. I thought that was pretty good.
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Is there a reliable thread, forum, or website to subscribe to for sales and rebates deals on savage bolt action rifles? It would be nice to just get an alert.
Has anyone installed their 12fv into a non varmit stock? I'd really like to get my 204 into a standard stock profile.
The only difference would be a non beavertail forearm. However, if you put the 12fv inside a standard factory stock you will have to open the barrel channel and it won't leave much "meat" in the stock's forearm. It can be done, though. If you want an aftermarket stock designed for a sporter barrel (such as Boyds), it can certainly be done and done fairly well.
SALE IS ON AGAIN. 308 only $289
Please everybody buy them up before I pull the trigger.