F12 6 mmBR vs F Class

[Cat 64]

Is there any difference between the following rifles in terms of platform design and/ or accuracy. Is the extra inch in length making a significant impact?

http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/models/

http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/models/

[Cat 64]

Links above did not copy properly. The two rifles in discussion are:
1. Target Rifle Model 12: Bench Rest (6 mm Norma BR 29" barrel)
2. Target Rifle Model 12: F-Class( 6 mm Norma BR 30" barrel)

[earl39]

The difference is the stock and maybe 25fps lost with the inch of barrel and 25 bucks on the MSRP.

[multitoes]

Be aware these rifles tend to have very long throats -- even the 12 twist.
Fine if you are running heavy bullets ; not so good for light ones...

[racerbob]

Links above did not copy properly. The two rifles in discussion are:
1. Target Rifle Model 12: Bench Rest (6 mm Norma BR 29" barrel)
2. Target Rifle Model 12: F-Class( 6 mm Norma BR 30" barrel)

The benchrest stock is different with an angle from the toe to pistol grip. The F-Class is straight and level. The forearms are shaped differently. The Benchrest is a Dual Port action, left load, right eject. The Benchrest barrel profile is a tad bigger at the muzzle.
The action screw spacing is different for the dual port (benchrest) making the stocks unique to each and non-interchangeable.

[Cat 64]

Racerbob, any preference and why? And is the xtra inch adding much to overall performance?

[stangfish]

Cat. You have not stated your intended purpose. Do you have any inkling what you want to do with either rifle.

[stangfish]

F/class

http://dailycaller.com/2011/11/16/gu...el-12-f-class/

http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/...perb-accuracy/

http://www.chuckhawks.com/savage_M12-Fclass.htm

http://www.gunblast.com/Savage-12F.htm

http://www.shootingillustrated.com/i...el-12-f-class/


Benchrest


http://jmtpublishing.com/articles/20..._Benchrest.asp

[Cat 64]

Touché Stangfish. I wrote a very detailed explanation of my intended purpose on sniper's hide forum but I omitted to write anything here. To make a long story short my short term desire is to shoot very accurately to 600 yards ( up to 200 yds from a bench rest) and long term goal to become proficient with shots to up to a 1000yds where I can again use the bench rest. Perhaps participate in some 600yds competitions.thank you for those links. In my research I found them and a few other. I would need some direction as to where to buy the gun at a decent price.

[bsekf]

Cat, Go go it and then let us know how it shoots as a stock rifle. Although it seems like a lot of money, if it shoots, it is a bargain.

[stangfish]

Boy Cat, Those things are getting Rare. They seem to be a value for those wanting to get into F/class. Boringly accurate at 300. With low wind boring at 600. Definitely a confidence booster.