Quote Originally Posted by stater61
Hello all, I'm new here and would like to find a rifle that I saw in some of the local stores a while back but didn't have the money then. > It's a savage with a grey stock, heavy stainless fluted barrel (I think it was tapered, not sure though), oversize bolt handle. It was somewhere in the $600-$650 range. I have looked and called everywhere I can think of and no one has them or seems to recall a model #.

If that rifle is not offered any more what would be the next closest one to it (12fv)? I have heard conflicting statements that savage only uses long actions and different size mag boxes. And others have said that there is a short and long action. I want to shoot berger vld's so I thought the long action would be better. Any replies or suggestions are greatly appreciated. :)

JH

The rifle you are talking about is the model 16/116 BGH. Have one in a .243 in the safe. Bought mine a couple years ago when I was waiting for a model 10 predator that I couldn't get. The BGH had all the features of the Predator but in stainless/fluted. The stock is NOT the same that is on the Stevens factory model but close. The medium contour 22" barrel is awesome. I can get consistant sub MOA with 100gr. gamekings with 4831. If you can find one buy it! Good luck. CD