First Rounds out of a Savage 10p

I have had my Savage Model 10p for several months and have been itching to get it to the range. Well last week I finally got the chance. I have been set on getting a new stock since the day I got the rifle. I have been looking into the Choate line because they allow you to use your stock bottom metal. Today I think I changed my mind. Partly because I had to pay 1800 in taxes and secondly because of how well the gun shot.

I was shooting Norma TAC 150gr. FMJ off of a picnic table off of a bipod. My best group was .46 MOA at 100 yards. I didn't take a picture because I figured I could do this again (NOPE).

After tightening my scope base back up I averaged just over 1 MOA but had several groups between .5-.75 MOA.

I then switched to 168gr FGMM and shot one grouping at .99.

I think I have changed my mind about changing this stock right now.

I also just ordered reloading gear so hopefully I can get a load that tightens the groups up even more. Any suggestions on powder?

My complete set up is;
Savage model 10p
20" Heavy Barrel
Regular Stock (Not the Accustock)
Accutrigger
UTG Bipod
Falcon Menace 4-14 scope.

http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/a...psvwvvdns1.jpg

Reloader 15 in the 168 grain weight is magic. Recobs has some for sale right now. I have had great results with H335,BLC-2 and IMR8208 XBR, Varget. I would change the stock out to an HS Precision, or Bell and Carlson at least as the factory stocks bend a lot and can cut accuracys jugular vein so to speak.

R15 (between 43-44 grains should be a sweet spot) and 210 primers work great with 160 grainers.

PS: 4064 is also another good one.

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Originally Posted by scrtsqrl

I have had my Savage Model 10p for several months and have been itching to get it to the range. Well last week I finally got the chance. I have been set on getting a new stock since the day I got the rifle. I have been looking into the Choate line because they allow you to use your stock bottom metal. Today I think I changed my mind. Partly because I had to pay 1800 in taxes and secondly because of how well the gun shot.

I was shooting Norma TAC 150gr. FMJ off of a picnic table off of a bipod. My best group was .46 MOA at 100 yards. I didn't take a picture because I figured I could do this again (NOPE).

After tightening my scope base back up I averaged just over 1 MOA but had several groups between .5-.75 MOA.

I then switched to 168gr FGMM and shot one grouping at .99.

I think I have changed my mind about changing this stock right now.

I also just ordered reloading gear so hopefully I can get a load that tightens the groups up even more. Any suggestions on powder?

My complete set up is;
Savage model 10p
20" Heavy Barrel
Regular Stock (Not the Accustock)
Accutrigger
UTG Bipod
Falcon Menace 4-14 scope.

http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/a...psvwvvdns1.jpg

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Center to center measurement should put that group right at 3/4".

Nice!

Nice shooting. I'm using Varget right now and 175 Berger VLD'S. Thinking of trying Reloader 15, but the 175's shoot so well with the varget I don't know why I want to try something new.