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    308 Hunter


    Model 16 SF Action
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    Apache built 20" SS modified sporter contour 10T 5/8x24 threads
    McMillian Savage Hunter Stock
    Leupold VX-3 3.5x10 duplex reticle
    Leupold dual dovetail bases with low rings

    Factory Hornady Steel Match 155 gr ammo.
    Target at 182yds. 4 groups 3 shots each consecutive. Off bench with sandbags. Black dot is about the size of a half dollar.
    Apache built barrels are the best.

    INFERNO

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    Looks nice and shoots good, how many round do you have through it?

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    Thanks! I've shot exactly 32 rounds. All from this same box of Steel Match. The target was the last 12.

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    From what I have read around here is the Savage .308's seem to like the 175gr rounds the best. I have just finished a .308 build myself and have not shot it yet, I hope mine groups that good to begain with.

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    I was real surprised actually. I bought these steel cased rounds back in 2013 during ammo crunch because of availability. I figured it was time to try them. I'm not real concerned with one hole groups as my hunting with this rifle will not exceed 250 yds.

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    Gotcha, I think those round will take down anything at that distance for sure. Happy hunting

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    Looks to be a great shooter.

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    That's a sick lookin stick, If you can deal with the heavy barrel on a hunting rifle in the field you're gonna be all right.
    A good wife and a steady job has ruined many a great hunter.

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    This set up unloaded weighs in at 8.5lbs without the suppressor. With the can added it will get over 10lbs for sure. Not a problem though.

    Last edited by clintsrv; 07-08-2014 at 11:48 PM.
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    Great looking stick, and you are right, Apache built barrels are the best.
    204, 22 K-Hornet, 222, 223, 22-250, 22-250AI, 6BR, 243, 243AI, 6-06, 6-WSM, 250-3000AI, 270, 7-08, 7RM, 30BR, 308, 30-06, 375 H&H, 444 Marlin, 450BM, 458WM

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    Boots, I like the link. Anyone looking for a barrel should seriously consider Jim.
    Also I see your updated calibers, tell me more about the 444 Striker!

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    In the interest of not hi-jacking this thread here is a link to a thread about my striker (sort of).

    http://www.savageshooters.com/showth...-Which-and-Why

    I will be starting another thread with pics and such in the proper section, and I will put up a link to that thread when I get that far.
    204, 22 K-Hornet, 222, 223, 22-250, 22-250AI, 6BR, 243, 243AI, 6-06, 6-WSM, 250-3000AI, 270, 7-08, 7RM, 30BR, 308, 30-06, 375 H&H, 444 Marlin, 450BM, 458WM

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