[phideaux]

I went shopping today with my grandson , to look at a Sharps , 45-70, and a fully moded SKS.

Never made it to that LGS.
I stopped in a LGS on the way and this darn .308 Savage with a custom made and fitted muzzle brake , on a silencer ready barrel , just jumped off the wall right into my hands, and ,the sucker even walked out with me.

Cant wait to get a Scope mounted and try it out.

I think I did OK, I gave him a Taurus 85 snubby and $122. Im happy.

Hey Dutchs, it aint a .338 Lapua , but some day maybe it will grow up.
But I really like them Savage bolt guns.

Jim

 

[LT2108]

Very nice Jim !!

 

[dutchs]

I went shopping today with my grandson , to look at a Sharps , 45-70, and a fully moded SKS.

Never made it to that LGS.
I stopped in a LGS on the way and this darn .308 Savage with a custom made and fitted muzzle brake , on a silencer ready barrel , just jumped off the wall right into my hands, and ,the sucker even walked out with me.

Cant wait to get a Scope mounted and try it out.

I think I did OK, I gave him a Taurus 85 snubby and $122. Im happy.

Hey Dutchs, it aint a .338 Lapua , but some day maybe it will grow up.
But I really like them Savage bolt guns.

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Jim

Great buy Jim...I have the Hog Hunter in .308 with the threaded barrel but no Muzzle break..it's a 20" barrel though. It was my first rifle about a year and a half ago. The guys on the forum helped me pick it and I just love it. Everyone who shoots it says the same. You gonna love that rifle man!!!:metal2: Helluva lot cheaper to feed to

 

[phideaux]

Thanks guys, I cant wait to get a scope on it and shoot.

Ive got a few 3x9x40 lower class scopes laying around, but I want a better one for longer shooting.
My buddy has this scope and really likes it, what do you guys think about this one? Man , its got great reviews.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/74...mm-adjustable-objective-truplex-reticle-matte

Jim

 

[dutchs]

Thanks guys, I cant wait to get a scope on it and shoot.

Ive got a few 3x9x40 lower class scopes laying around, but I want a better one for longer shooting.
My buddy has this scope and really likes it, what do you guys think about this one? Man , its got great reviews.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/74...mm-adjustable-objective-truplex-reticle-matte

Jim

I had a Simmons on my Savage Edge .223 and it did a great job...I was very happy with it and would buy Simmons again.

 

[phideaux]

Took the Savage to the range today.
Just mounted the Simmons scope a couple days ago, did not boresight it.

Off bench,50 yards, using Fed 150gr SP.
Next outing will move to 250yds.

First shot was 1" high and 1" right.( ha, unbelievable)
8 clicks down, and 8 clicks left on scope.
second shot perfect dead center bullseye.

2 more shots ,removed the bullseye.

2 more shots ,thru 2 bowling pins , perfect clean holes all way thru.

A true tack driver, so far,will try longer shots later.
Much lighter recoil, than my other .308,
Nice short, crisp, trigger. Love it.
I really am impressed with the Simmons Whitetail scope.
Extremely clear/sharp, and responds to turrets beautifully,and is on sale at Midway.

Lookout Mr Deer, this fall.

Jim

 

[SHOOTER13]

I'm having a hard time keepin' track of all your new firearms Jim !!

 

[phideaux]

I'm having a hard time keepin' track of all your new firearms Jim !!

Thats funny.
So am I.

I havent bought any new ones since I got that Savage .223 Trophy Hunter, back in Jan. Which will get its turn at the range this week.

I just couldnt pass these up, right price, been on my want list for along time. Just got good deals.

Now Im tapped out for awhile.

Jim

 

[SHOOTER13]

I created an Excel Spreadsheet to keep up with all of mine...

 

[phideaux]

I created an Excel Spreadsheet to keep up with all of mine...

Yep,

MS Works databse here.(mainly for the wife ,for when Im gone).


Jim

 

[SHOOTER13]

Yea...I keep mine updated for the wife too.

Hardcopy & Thumbdrive

 

[Pancho_Villa]

Hi Ho, Fido,

Nice rifle ya got there. Think I seen it before. Oh yeah, on KTOG.

Get the scope for it yet?

 

[phideaux]

Hey Pancho,
How are ya? How the peepers working these days?

Yeah, I got it last week, zeored it over the weekend.
First time I ever got ZERO in 2 shots.
First shot, 1" high and right, 2nd shot dead center.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/74...mm-adjustable-objective-truplex-reticle-matte

Midway puts it on sale in the summer,
Old Uniongap got one , he liked it ,so I got one.

I am really impressed with it. Super sharp and clear, and love the AO.
Seems to respond perfectly to turret adjustments.

For the money , hard to beat.

Jim

 

[phideaux]

After new scope, bipod, and ammo sleeve.

May add a sling for hunting.

Jim