model 10 FCM SCOUT

[pahoghunter]

Can the aperture sight be removed and a scope base mounted for traditional scope mounting? Also does Savage give bore specs. is the 7.62x39 a .308? I also noticed they make the 11FCN in the 7.62x39.Thanks Bob

[Tricky]

No 7.62x39 is not 308.

[thomae]

Since I own an FCM Scout chambered in 7.62x39, I think I can answer your questions.

Can the aperture sight be removed and a scope base mounted for traditional scope mounting?

Yes. The aperture sight is a Williams aperture sight for a Savage round back. It can be removed easily.

Also does Savage give bore specs. is the 7.62x39 a .308?

Yes. I first called Savage and was told the barrel bore is .308, not .310 or .311. To verify that, (trust, but verify) I also slugged the bore (used a 32 wadcutter [314" diameter] as the slug), and confirmed, as I thought, that it is a 308" bore, not a .311".

Please remember that I am talking only about bore diameter (groove to groove), and not for what cartridge the rifle is chambered.

That said, in addition to .308 bullets, I have also shot some Wolf and Herters factory (.311") ammo, both the 123 grain and the 154 grain. The larger diameter projectiles gave me no problems, and are minute of deer accurate at 100 yards, but as expected, accuracy is nothing to write home about with the cheap ammo. They do function just fine in my rifle, however.

I hope this helps.

[pahoghunter]

Since I own an FCM Scout chambered in 7.62x39, I think I can answer your questions. Yes. The aperture sight is a Williams aperture sight for a Savage round back. It can be removed easily.

Yes. I first called Savage and was told the barrel bore is .308, not .310 or .311. To verify that, (trust, but verify) I also slugged the bore (used a 32 wadcutter [314" diameter] as the slug), and confirmed, as I thought, that it is a 308" bore, not a .311".

Please remember that I am talking only about bore diameter (groove to groove), and not for what cartridge the rifle is chambered.

That said, in addition to .308 bullets, I have also shot some Wolf and Herters factory (.311") ammo, both the 123 grain and the 154 grain. The larger diameter projectiles gave me no problems, and are minute of deer accurate at 100 yards, but as expected, accuracy is nothing to write home about with the cheap ammo. They do function just fine in my rifle, however.

I hope this helps.

Thank you, that's what I was hoping there is such a large selection in .308 bullets.