do we have a forum for current sngle shot cf rifles

[mikeinco]

i am looking at building a 308 win on a 12 single shot savage receiver.
where might we discuss such a project
thanks
mike

[Robinhood]

right here mike

[mikeinco]

OK this is to be an "accurate" rifle. but not a bench rest rifle
308 win 175 smk's or lapua 185's, lapua brass
something UNDER 1 moa out to 800 yards, 1/2 moa would be great but not required.
who has a 308 win single shoot that is a shooter...SINGLE SHOT TARGET ACTIONS ONLY.
WHAT BBL
what stock
the action and accutrigger are paid for as is a accustock...may or may not keep stock.
would love to hear from some criterion shooters.

[Texas10]

I set up my 12FV (small shank) as a single shot in 308 with a Shilen Select Match barrel in 10 twist. It would shoot off the shelf FGGM .308 168 gn and 175 gn ammo well under a minute at 200 yds. Handloads are even better, holes touching. The second .308 i built was on an 11 action, polished blue, and a stock Savage sporter barrel also polished blue. Came out beautiful and shot 175 gr Precision hunter ammo so well I didn't bother to do a hand load workup. It's my pig and deer gun. It's quite light, and kicks like a mule!

[charlie b]

Mike, several of us have factory 12 varmint rifles in .308 that will do 1/2MOA on a regular basis. Mine does under MOA at 1000yd if I get the wind right. I shoot mine as a single shot, although that's not what you were asking :)

I think a target action with criterion barrel will do much better. Will follow and see how yours does.

[Robinhood]

Factory Savage 308 FTR's shoot very good most of the time. Pillar and bed and it gets better. Put a Shilen or even a Criterion on it and they shoot great. But Mike, you are no amateur and this isn't close to being your first savage build. So what gives?