I have had a few Savage bolt actions over the years, and every single one of them has been a great shooter.

I recently finished a build that is all factory, and shoots ragged hole groups, and holds a half MOA at least to 700 yards (I need to get this one out further).

So many people under-rate the performance of Savage factory barrels, they produce one of the best button rifled barrels on the market and they are more accurate than a lot of shooters. For an all-factory build, this rifle is great fun.

The base rifle is a Savage model 11 Hog Hunter in 308.

The barrel is a Model 12 308 Barrel from Armslist, it was 26", I had Jim from Bison chop it to 18.5", crown and thread the muzzle ( $135 shipped + $100 for the work because he was building some other barrels too and just tossed this in that batch of work. )
http://www.armslist.com/posts/508517...l----take-off-

http://www.bisongunworks.com/index.html

The Chassis is a Model 10 BA chassis, the original one with the PRS stock and Ergo PS grip. I traded a guy a $300 AR upper for it. I did have to bed the chassis, the recoil lug had little to no engagement, and then I had to torque the action screws much higher than my regular stocks due to the fins in the chassis that support the sides of the receiver.

The scope base is a Weaver 20MOA Aluminum base ( $26.00 ): https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The rings are Warne High Matte rings ( $37.00 ): https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The scope is Bushnell's outstanding for the money G2 Reticle FFP 6-24x50: https://www.amazon.com/Bushnell-Tact.../dp/B006UKMDFO

So this is a budget build by anybody's standards, but the results are outstanding. I'll get some 100 yard groups on paper soon and update you guys on those, just for reference.

Here is some eye candy of the build:

The full rig with suppressor ( Silencerco Omega with Bowers Griptastic Cover )
https://goo.gl/photos/n7SvJhH7UQbTKKCy5

The factory BA Chassis with no magazine, sling, or bipod attached weighs in at 5.52lbs (88.4oz)
https://goo.gl/photos/imhmDRPi9BwSVAtC6

The bedding in the chassis - notice it's the front and rear only, the sides are handled by the fins that actually flex to hold the receiver:
https://goo.gl/photos/EZCbmTbLddgu3nTp8

The rifle up close, note: the clear rubber overcoat of the paint job is peeling, and the rifle needs some detail cleaning, I am adding a touch more bedding in the rear of the receiver to eek out a touch more accuracy.
https://goo.gl/photos/jF52in2umQz5avAN6

The barrel measured out:
https://goo.gl/photos/Fp4mzKnURboVthD17

The barrel stamp showing caliber and donor rifle model:
https://goo.gl/photos/GTaKPwv22Td7RKVA9

And if you care to zoom in, a scaled silhouette at 500 yards with under 3" group of about 20 rounds I was just hammering the plate for fun:
https://goo.gl/photos/KV68VjMcAiZVgTy36

as well as a 400 yard plate with 3 shots (two literally stacked on top of each other):
https://goo.gl/photos/14knd4Qu6pjQh4QK8