Savage 10XP Predator pkg

[sniper model 12]

Anyone have one of these or shot one? I've got a sweet deal worked out at the local shop, but I need a little more info. It will be .243 Win.

Savage doesn't give any detail if it has a heavy barrel or walking barrel. I favor heavy barrels. It looks like the round will get two full rotations before leaving: 1:9.25" with a 22" barrel.

http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/models/

Tell me what ya think!
Thanks guys!

Eric

[Song Dog]

I had one in a 204. Only reason I don't have it now, is that I didn't like the safety. Other than that...IT SHOT. Do I regret it.....kinda.
I now have my eye on the Sav 10 Max1.
Its between the heavy and sporter. The ones who have a 243 in it, seem to really like it.

In Christ,

Song Dog

[sniper model 12]

Thanks for the reply Song Dog.

Was the safety the typical Savage 3 postion tab on the top? The dealer priced this rig at $769 before taxes. Another dealer had a model 10 GXP3 for $689 before taxes.

From what I can tell, the Predator has a heavier barrel. Plus, its already camoed.

I looked at the Max 1.....and it is kick butt. I don't know if I can get a dealer to catch one for me. A couple of dealers want an arm and leg for "special orders". By the time they're done, the ending price is WELL over the MSRP.

[sniper model 12]

I just read a thread in the Center Fire forum and a fella said that the factory scope sucks on the Predator pkgs suck wind. I will see if my dealer can get a Max1. THEN I'll have to find a good scope in my price range! I'd like to get something with more than 9x.

[Glen]

Nikon used to make a nice camoed scope. Not sure of the pattern on the gun or scope so they may not match.


http://www.opticsplanet.net/nikon-riflescopes.html

[Al 204]

sniper
Have you checked with the Sportsman's den in Shelby, Ohio? They have the best deals on guns that I have found. Ask for Paul.

Al

[sniper model 12]

I just got off the phone with the dealer who said the particular pkg he has is in the snow camo pattern with a 4-14x40mm Simmons scope. 4 round external mag with a medium contor barrel.

I haven't seen the snow camo patter up close, but Savage website pic look good. If there is too much white I can paint it out. I'm not sure of Simmons scopes, but it would do for term until my Nikon coyote special arrives.

[cshooter]

I have one in 204. It's killed coyote, ferrel cats, skunks, coons, ect. A sweet shooter, naturally accurate. With 39 gr blitzkings and 25 gr RE-10x and the 45 gr Hornady Sp with 24 1/2 gr of the same. The 45 gr load will go through a 1/2 " steel plate at 100 yrd. I hear the barrel is what Savage uses for their 338 mag so it's especially stiff. The composite stock makes it a little light in the rear end, but if you'rer used to shooting poly stocks, it's not a problem. I love mine. Very good shooter...