Got my 10-FCP back from the gsmith.

In a previous post I asked you guys what upgrades should be done to my new to me 10FCP Choate savage in .308. I had him shorten the barrel to 24", thread, recrown, and install a Mickulek brake. Also had a NSS oversized ground recoil lug installed and had the action bedded. I know the Choate A5 has a bedding block but figured alittle more surface area couldn't hurt. I mainly wanted the brake installed but since it was there the rest couldn't hurt. The rifle seemed to shoot 2 separate groups before with all rounds under an inch. Hoping the bedding and recoil lug would help this. Also I read on this forum that someone else thought that their crown wasn't finished. I looked at mine and couldn't see any trace of a crown.

Anyway I got it back and the new scope on it just prior to a Pdog hunt and though I'd post a couple pics. Haven't had a chance to shoot groups yet but sighted it in on a couple dogs. Should have some group pics this weekend.

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A few Groups. The 190's seem a bit picky. Hope to get a load for the 208's figured out.

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Shooting P'dogs with a 308? And I thought I was overkilling them with my 25/06 w 75 grainers.

I have that exact rifle.It has always shot great.
Mine seems to like loads with Reloader 15 over Varget or any other powder.
It loves 168 & 208 AMax's-best groups so far are .223 and .246 at 100yds

Didn't shoot many pdogs with it. The only reason I took it was because it got finished the day before we left and I wanted to shoot it.

I really want this rifle to shoot the 208's. The 190 smks seem to be difficult to group in .308s.