Had the pleasure of watching a Savage F Class rifle (6.5x284) shoot at 5/6/700 yards today.
This was not at the range, but out on the range, with a homemade shooting bench and a couple of hollow core doors for targets.
I must say...if you are looking for a long range rifle that is accurate, I don't see how this rifle can be beat.
A shade over $900 for the rifle, $75 for good rings and bases, and splurge a $1000 for a scope.....
4 shots...1 1/2" at 500 yards. I did not look at the targets at 6/700 yards.
Savage F Class Rifle
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Re: Savage F Class Rifle
i sure wish santa would bring me one
and if he did maybe the easter bunny could cough up the scope
and if he did maybe the easter bunny could cough up the scope
If not for my forgetful nature remembering things would be no problem at all.
Re: Savage F Class Rifle
They are a great value. A friend and shooting buddy of mine took one to Raton New Mexico and shot in the F class championships there. His was the .308 version and he shot in F/TR.
With his factory built $900 rifle - he took second place.
I am impressed! The .308 and the 6.5-284 are both good cartridges and I think Savage has proven that they're building amazingly accurate rifles - right from the factory. For the money, I agree - I don't think they can be beat. I've already got a couple of precision rifles, one built on a Winchester Model 70 action, the other on a Remington 700. They're both very good rifles and I am happy with them. If I was starting over in the precision rifle game - I'd take a long hard look and likely go with the Savage. Best bang for the buck.
Regards, Guy
With his factory built $900 rifle - he took second place.
I am impressed! The .308 and the 6.5-284 are both good cartridges and I think Savage has proven that they're building amazingly accurate rifles - right from the factory. For the money, I agree - I don't think they can be beat. I've already got a couple of precision rifles, one built on a Winchester Model 70 action, the other on a Remington 700. They're both very good rifles and I am happy with them. If I was starting over in the precision rifle game - I'd take a long hard look and likely go with the Savage. Best bang for the buck.
Regards, Guy
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Re: Savage F Class Rifle
I think this is a 1000 yard prairie dog rifle!!!