Awesome Savage MKII BSEV - A .22 TACKER RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX

[Golfbuddy45]

I am a CERTIFIED LONG IN THE TOOTH OLD F*RT and this is the first .22 Rifle I have had since I was 16YO in High School (hint - 49 years ago) so pay attention to these targets 'cause its all in the rifle!

I went to a local indoor range and fired 5 rounds of 8 different .22LR cartridges. This was the first time out and my scope was not true yet.

Savage MKII BSEV with SWIFT 4 x 12 x 40MM scope with Parallax in the front optics.

Target is at 25 yards - maximum for this range.

Rifle right out of the box - just ran a clean patch through the first time.

I did not clean her out between the different ammo - probably should do that next time.

Rifle is supported on a rubber block, 12 inches tall x 4 inches x 4 inches, and the block does move around a bit.

In every target picture below I was aiming dead center of the circle then made a scope correction before shooting the next set.

AMMO #1 - Remington Target Ammo - Standard Velocity Round Nose Lead 40 GR.
[img width=600 height=399]http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae70/Golfbuddy45/AmmoTest1.jpg[/img]

AMMO #2 - Wolf Match Target Ammo - Standard Velocity Round Nose Lead 40 GR.
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AMMO #3 - Fiocchi Target Ammo 22LSP - Standard Velocity Round Nose Lead 40 GR.
The one shot to the left was definitely me - I pulled that one and knew it soon as I shot.
[img width=600 height=399]http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae70/Golfbuddy45/AmmoTest5.jpg[/img]

AMMO #4 - Federal Lightning Ammo 1240 FPS - Round Nose Lead 40 GR.
[img width=600 height=399]http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae70/Golfbuddy45/AmmoTest6.jpg[/img]

AMMO #5 - Federal Target Grade Automatch - Standard Velocity Round Nose Lead 40 GR.
[img width=600 height=399]http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae70/Golfbuddy45/AmmoTest7.jpg[/img]

AMMO #6 - Winchester Suoer-X HiVelocity Ammo - Round Nose Copper Plated 40 GR.
[img width=600 height=399]http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae70/Golfbuddy45/AmmoTest.jpg[/img]

AMMO #7 - Aguila Super Extra ELEY PRIME Target Ammo - Standard Velocity Round Nose Lead 40 GR.
[img width=600 height=399]http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae70/Golfbuddy45/AmmoTest3.jpg[/img]

AMMO #8 - CCI Mini-Mag 1235 FPS - Round Nose Copper Plated 40 GR.
[img width=600 height=399]http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae70/Golfbuddy45/AmmoTest4.jpg[/img]

[b]First of all note that the worst set is the WOLF and that is still within a PENNY.[b/]
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[b]The Best overall I picked the Remingtom Target Match set all 5 way within the dime because this was the first set and the scope was the farthest off site. Special mention needs to go to the CHEAPEST BOX IN THE TEST - Winchester SUPER-X:[b/]
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[b]Next test will be at 50 yards - probably next week. All I can say is me and this Savage MKII BSEV will be partners for a lonnggg time!!!!
- and there may be a .17HMR or a .22WMR in the future - one of each would be perfect! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [b/]

[Golfbuddy45]

::) In case you did not see my other post with the Savage MKII BSEV .22 rifle pictures here she is with Swift Scope installed and ready to shoot! ;D

[img width=600 height=148]http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae70/Golfbuddy45/SavageMKIIBSEVRightSide.jpg[/img]

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[Quickshot]

??? GB 45 How many hard earned $ did you have to part with for that baby? Been thinking about .22WMR and this could be the one. Quick

[Golfbuddy45]

$50 less than a CZ 455 and has all the bells and whistles already included - $448 plus tax = $485.00 and Shop gave me extra 10 shot mag ($25) to go with it. ;D ::)


I WILL be getting at least a .22mag in this and would also like the .17HMR.

[Quickshot]

Thanks for the quick response. Looks like I may have found a reason to trade off a Ruger #1 .223 I've been warehousing for a while. Quick

[Jay22]

What reticle does your Swift have?

[Golfbuddy45]

I am not sure exactly what they call this but the cross hairs on my Swift scope make a very fine cross point as you can see in the image below. This makes it very easy to pinpoint a target center:



I am hoping to get to the range this week and shoot a 50 yard spread and 100 yard spread of the same ammo that I tested at 25 yards. Been busy with HONEY DO's lately!

[janizary]

I've been looking for something a bit more target oriented than my modified Ruger 10/22. Your golfbuddy, your post here has me now looking at the BSEV and the MKII FV. Good thing I just got a bigger safe.

[Golfbuddy45]

I can not tell you what a joy this rifle is to shoot. I haven't tried to adjust the factory trigger pull because it is perfect for me right out of the factory setting. I know there are many who want a feather touch trigger but I like to know that I at least fired it myself . . . . .

[nomosendero]

I have heard of some crazy accuracy for this version in 17HMR.

[Golfbuddy45]

I am tossed between getting another one in .17HMR or .22WMR. I know .17 has a higher velocity but I have a .22Mag pistol and can share bullets like I do with my .44Mag Marlin 1894SS and .44Mag Ruger SuperRedhawk SS..

It will probably come to a coin toss - - or whichever the dealer can get the quickest!

[janizary]

I see you are saddled with the same 'bullet sharing' psychosis as I have.

(1) When buying a new gun "okay, does this come in XYZ cal, so I can share with ABC?"
or
(2) If buy this 'new' caliber what other new toys can I get?

[Golfbuddy45]

Hey janizary, your OPTION (2) does open a lot of new windows doesn't it!!!

[janizary]

That's how I ended up with entirely too many FA's chambered for .22LR. The Savage MKII will just add to an already catty crowd. Started off harmlessly enough, and got out of hand quickly.

I'm looking at the BRJ now. Spiral fluting like the BSEV, but standard stock layout. Wish they just made a MKII in BVSS format (or a BRJS as it were).

[Golfbuddy45]

What I really have my eyes on is a Savage 12 BTCSS .223 cal. with the Stainless Fluted Barrel and the Thumbhole stock. BUT I can get a 17HMR BSEV PLUS a .22WMR BSEV for the price of a single BTCSS in .223.

A dilemma indeed!

[janizary]

That would be quite nice. ;D

My own 10PC (.308) has had me eyeballing another 10PC (in .223) so I can 'share ammo' with the other .223s I own.