Got my rifle all set up

["ThatGuy"]

So a month or so I bought a new rifle from work. Savage makes a model that is a "Cabela's Exclusive". It's a Savage model 10T. 26" heavy barrel in 308, came with a rail installed, has a 4rd detachable box magazine, and the oversized tactical bolt knob.

Installed:

Harris 6-9 BR Bipod
Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50 Mil/Mil
Nightforce Ultralight Low Rings (.885)

With the exception of the rings, I was able to get everything for WAY under MSRP. I am SUPER happy with the setup, extremely excited to sight this rifle in and start rockin and rollin.

 

[lucky4034]

That is SWEET! Now lets see that range report

 

["ThatGuy"]

Will update the thread when I get to take it out

 

[LD36]

That is SWEET! Now lets see that range report

Couldn't have said it better myself. That's bad@ss looking!

 

[dhamby]

That thing is sweet! Looking forward to the range report.

ON another note I've been looking around at different optics, would like to know how you like that one.

 

[goldtrigger]

Nice looking set up!

 

["ThatGuy"]

I like it very much. I picked it up for a couple hundred under msrp. I work at Cabelas, so I get to play with optics all day. I have to say, the Vortex line are extremely nice. The glass is just as crisp and clear as the MK4's we have. The Vortex are also FFP. I did a lot of research before buying it, and the only gripe that I saw was that it was "hard to find in stock".

With Vortex, you get a lot of features for half the cost of a Leupold or a NF at twice the cost.

Now don't get me wrong, I have a Mark 4 as well. However, depending on how this scope does at the range, I might be buying 2 more to replace scopes I have on my other rifles.

 

[sgreen3]

Looks very nice, look forward to see how she shoots! Are you going to be reloading for it?

 

[FootLoose.45]

clean rifle. the vortex looks good.

 

["ThatGuy"]

Looks very nice, look forward to see how she shoots! Are you going to be reloading for it?

Not right now, I've got a few hundred rounds of 308 Match rounds. I may start reloading for it down the road.

 

[sgreen3]

Yea if you want to see that rifles full potential definitely need to reload for it. In the mean time try an pick up a few different brands of factory "match grade" stuff. That rifle will probably favor the 168gr stuff. Congrats looks good!

 

[armedindy]

jealous

 

[42769vette]

That thing is sweet! Looking forward to the range report.

ON another note I've been looking around at different optics, would like to know how you like that one.

I like it very much. I picked it up for a couple hundred under msrp. I work at Cabelas, so I get to play with optics all day. I have to say, the Vortex line are extremely nice. The glass is just as crisp and clear as the MK4's we have. The Vortex are also FFP. I did a lot of research before buying it, and the only gripe that I saw was that it was "hard to find in stock".

With Vortex, you get a lot of features for half the cost of a Leupold or a NF at twice the cost.

Now don't get me wrong, I have a Mark 4 as well. However, depending on how this scope does at the range, I might be buying 2 more to replace scopes I have on my other rifles.

If your looking for that scope I have 5 or 6 in stock right now. There not hard to find, you just have to know who to talk to

 

[patricktjms]

Cant wait to see how it does!

 

[LANShark42]

It's a Savage model 10T.

I heard they were going to start selling a model ID10T. Just sayin'...

 

["ThatGuy"]

Yea if you want to see that rifles full potential definitely need to reload for it. In the mean time try an pick up a few different brands of factory "match grade" stuff. That rifle will probably favor the 168gr stuff. Congrats looks good!

I just don't have the time to do a load development right now. I've got a few hundred rounds of 168gr 308 Match:
120 Hornady Match
120 Federal GMM
300 Atomic 308 Match (around 1MOA)

 

[sgreen3]

I just don't have the time to do a load development right now. I've got a few hundred rounds of 168gr 308 Match:
120 Hornady Match
120 Federal GMM
300 Atomic 308 Match (around 1MOA)

Yea it takes some time fore sure, Ive been working on my Howa's load development for about 3 weeks now an think I have finally got it were I want. But those factory choices should serve you well in the mean time. Just be sure to post some group pics an let us know how it does!

 

[PaxRomana]

Savage makes a nice rifle. I picked up a 10 FCP-K last year, and I love it. I went with the Bushnell Tac Elite 10X to start with and its done the job so far. Been looking at those Vortex scopes though, so thanks for the feedback on those.

She's a beauty, enjoy!

 

[42769vette]

Savage makes a nice rifle. I picked up a 10 FCP-K last year, and I love it. I went with the Bushnell Tac Elite 10X to start with and its done the job so far. Been looking at those Vortex scopes though, so thanks for the feedback on those.

She's a beauty, enjoy!

If your going to the show stop by my booth and see them in person. I have more In stock than most any dealer out there.

 

[PaxRomana]

If your going to the show stop by my booth and see them in person. I have more In stock than most any dealer out there.

Not sure if I am going to make the show, but I will definitely get a hold of you when I am ready to buy. I am also looking at the Razor red dot for another rifle, so we'll be talking soon.