Accuracy difference between models 10 FCP-K and 12 VLP-DBM?
Hello all.
I'm going to buy my first center-fire bolt-action in 223 and I'm looking for opinions on two Savage models. I'll be shooting mostly from the bench between 100-400 yards.
I want a heavy fluted barrel so I'm looking at either a new model 10 FCP-K or a 12 VLP-DBM. Being an old-fart, I prefer the wood, but will buy the model 10 if the AccuStock actually increases accuracy.
Would I see much of a difference between the two?
Accuracy difference between models 10 FCP-K and 12 VLP-DBM?
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Originally Posted by
smokndav
Just bought the 12VLp in .308 and really like it. Put a Sightron 36 power target scope and a Rifle Basix SAV-2 trigger set at around 8oz. on it for bench rest shooting. Just ok with factory ammo but will be working up a handload pretty soon.
Have same rifle and caliber. Amazing performance, especially at this price.
Suggest a .020 jump. Should be right at 2.800 COAL. Of course you will want to verify but these should be right there.
With powder availability being what it is I've done loads in 4 powders so far and 168 SMK's (excellent at shorter distances up to about 300 and 175 SMK's out to 1025 yards so far.
You will love showing up the $3000 custom rigs.
Accuracy difference between models 10 FCP-K and 12 VLP-DBM?
Since I've been focusing on 600 to 1000 yards and the most consistent supply if powder in my area is Hodgdon 4895 my favorite recipe with 175gr SMK's in Lapua brass is 42.3grains. My backup (hard to get) is Varget at 43grains.
For shorter distances and 168gr SMK's my favorite hands down was Vihta N140 at 41.4g which I used more in cold weather. 200 yards groups were outstanding. Can't find It lately
How do you like the Sightron? Is it FFP?