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Which Model Savage???
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<blockquote data-quote="johnnyk" data-source="post: 242194" data-attributes="member: 307"><p>bebberson,</p><p> I guess it depends on you really. I lean toward the heavy barrel (HB) models. I have 6 rifles and they all are HB. Most folks use this type rifle for varmints and occasionally for deer if setting in box blinds/stands. They (HB rifles) may be too much for walking the prairies looking for speed goats. I just like'm.</p><p> The two Savages that came to mind are the 112BVSS and 110FP. I think both are available in .25-06. These are both HB and I own or have owned both models. I currently own a 112BVSS in .300 WinMag and it's a beast. It's the single shot model and the heaviest rifle I own. Boy does it shoot though. Right now it's shooting the 180gn NBT at 3100fps into .3" at 100yds. I've owned two of the 110FP's, one in 7mmRM and .223Rem, and both were shooters. The .223 produced groups in the .1-.3's.</p><p> I'd look at either getting the AccuTrigger model, or get the older version and replace the factory trigger with a Timney. Stocks are available from SharpShooterSupply.com but check around there are many resources available through the internet. Savage is fixin' to come out with a "AccuStock". It is synthetic with an aluminum bedding block molded in. I read about it in a shooting magazine. Good luck with your endeavors. JohnnyK.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="johnnyk, post: 242194, member: 307"] bebberson, I guess it depends on you really. I lean toward the heavy barrel (HB) models. I have 6 rifles and they all are HB. Most folks use this type rifle for varmints and occasionally for deer if setting in box blinds/stands. They (HB rifles) may be too much for walking the prairies looking for speed goats. I just like'm. The two Savages that came to mind are the 112BVSS and 110FP. I think both are available in .25-06. These are both HB and I own or have owned both models. I currently own a 112BVSS in .300 WinMag and it's a beast. It's the single shot model and the heaviest rifle I own. Boy does it shoot though. Right now it's shooting the 180gn NBT at 3100fps into .3" at 100yds. I've owned two of the 110FP's, one in 7mmRM and .223Rem, and both were shooters. The .223 produced groups in the .1-.3's. I'd look at either getting the AccuTrigger model, or get the older version and replace the factory trigger with a Timney. Stocks are available from SharpShooterSupply.com but check around there are many resources available through the internet. Savage is fixin' to come out with a "AccuStock". It is synthetic with an aluminum bedding block molded in. I read about it in a shooting magazine. Good luck with your endeavors. JohnnyK. [/QUOTE]
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