Recent content by 260savage

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    Help designing new build

    Anyone willing to help me narrow down a barrel? Looking for something accurate and lightweight. I'm more concerned with accuracy though than the weight.
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    Help designing new build

    Any suggestions on barrels or stocks for this setup?
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    Increased accuracy with a new stock?

    Grey fox, thanks for the reply That is good to know, I will look into that. Did you find it by sliding paper or a dollar through it or how did you locate the pressure point? I agree the Savage stocks are pretty ugly and that's part of the reason I'm thinking aboyt replacing it. Thanks...
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    Increased accuracy with a new stock?

    Handloads and I'd say range up to 500 yards. MB as in a muzzle break correct?
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    Help designing new build

    Thanks FEENIX I don't have a particular weight in mind, I'm pretty flexible as long as the extra weight is helping my accuracy. For the sake of throwing a number out there, I'll say 7lbs for the rifle itself. Im leaning toward staying with 260 as I don't know that any other SA caliber is...
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    Increased accuracy with a new stock?

    Awesome. Thanks a ton guys! I appreciate your help
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    Increased accuracy with a new stock?

    And how would a fiberglass stock compare to the plastic? stock that came on my Savage?
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    Increased accuracy with a new stock?

    Thanks Barrelnut, that all makes sense! I'm sure carbon stocks weigh less, what is the selling points for a fiberglass stock?
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    Increased accuracy with a new stock?

    Awesome! Thanks for a very well explained response. Not really what I wanted to hear but it certainly answered my question! Being new to modifying rifles, can you explain the big difference in pricing between stocks. I have seen seemingly similar stocks priced anywhere from $129 to $1000...
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    Increased accuracy with a new stock?

    Im looking to increase some accuracy with my Savage model 11 FCNS. Im wondering how much increased accuracy I might see by upgrading my stock. I know there is no certainties but Im just looking for a ballpark idea. My rifle is a .260 and has the accustock.
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    Help designing new build

    Hey guys I have a Savage Model 11 in .260 that I am looking to "improve" a bit. I have never built a gun before and do not have any gun smithing experience. I also do not have machining tools, but I understand that I can do a lot of work on a Savage myself. I plan to use it for western...
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    Savage Model 11 Improvements?

    Thanks for your reply, I appreciate the help. Any other opinions out there?
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    Savage Model 11 Improvements?

    Hey guys I'm a long time reader but first time poster. I have a Savage Model 11 in .260 that I would like to make some improvements to. It has the accustock and accutrigger. I currently have a Vortex Diamondback 4-12x40 on it. I handmade and have been consistently 1 MOA with Hornady AMax...
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