I wish they had put a heavier barrel on it, like the ones they put in the 10 FCP, etc. But I guess that would diminish it's "stealthiness"
I wish they had put a heavier barrel on it, like the ones they put in the 10 FCP, etc. But I guess that would diminish it's "stealthiness"
I'm assuming your LRP is 6.5 creed? If you are hand-loading hot loads then maybe 800 is right but it sounds low, but from what I hear from other 6.5 shooters you should be good up to 2K...
I'd be interested to know how the Prime ammo compares to the Hornady. LowLight from snipershide shoots Prime a lot and seems to be getting really good results. I'm a .308 shooter and never had luck with hornady shooting from different rifles. My rifles seem to like federal premium 168s mostly (30 inch barrel 1/12 twist, 26" 1/10, 24" 1/11.25). Either that or Ultramax 110 grain HP (varmint round).
I talked to Frank a few weeks ago and he swears with Prime Ammo
He doesn't even consider Hornady anymore.
Got a bunch of boxes but waiting on my new scope - should have been shipped last week . . .
Than I can zero my rifle and we will have the results !
I'll post them with pics
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Impressions after 160 rounds.
The rifle is considerably lighter than RPR, that can be good or bad depending on what you want to do with it - Primary mission if you will.
Fixed stock is a win for me.
Rifle is well constructed, fit and finish are good.
Instructions and web site support from Savage have a way to go. No magazines listed (last I checked), no stock replacement instructions, adapter not on web-site, etc. It took over 2 weeks to even get listed on web-site.
Additional information
Accuracy - Shoots better than I do. about .8 MOA now. Reports from other posts are showing .5 MOA in their rifles with reports of gong hits at 800 and 1000 yds.
Scope mount - 0 MOA, EGW has a 20 MOA available (note have to drill out screw rail holes and use original mount screws, supplied screws with 20 MOA rail are too small to engage thread. Will email EGW to let them know, same on my .338 FCP 10, had to use original screws and drill out rail.
Magazines - MDT holds 8 rounds, feed is ok, AICS I tried worked much better. MDT max length approx 2.8
Have a Magpul AICS 10 round coming tomorrow, I believe it allows 2.86. Will post how it does in this rifle.
Last edited by CBryars2; 07-01-2016 at 10:00 AM. Reason: adding information on accuracy and scope rail
For those thinking of replacing with a fixed stock - Highly recommended in my opinion - I tried it first without the MTD fixed stock adapter. It worked with the Luth-AR but was not a smooth transition and back of hand could force up against the 90 degree angle behind thumb.
Went back after getting adapter in and redid stock. At 49 bucks plus shipping it is expensive, but looks so much better, I'll try to get a picture before the 4th of July.
Caution - the buffer tube for fixed is an A2 type. Be real careful, it is easy to mess up the tube. Look under the back near where the buffer tube meets the rifle. There is a set screw. Manual does not show the Stealth only BA so this is yet to be proved, but I think you want to loosen the set screw before trying to remove the buffer tube. The buffer is on tight (much tighter than AR's I have worked on), so if you loosen set screw and the buffer comes off fairly easily (like an AR) that should confirm what I am seeing. Wish the manual mentioned that.
@Cbryars2 - I guess the rifle is capable of more than the 0.5X MOA you are getting as a result
Most of your groups are going direction 1 MOA - you should check it but that's way too much if you ask me
But . . . just my .02
Last edited by Kingair001; 07-01-2016 at 06:26 AM.
Update on the adapter and adding a fixed stock.
Original fixed stock with no adapter
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MDT Adapter
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Adapter on rifle with Luth-AR
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Set screw that appears to be for buffer tube (will be able to verify in about a week).
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Current rifle pictures
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Last edited by CBryars2; 07-01-2016 at 10:21 AM. Reason: Fix picture links
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