lets see some LR rifle pics!

[jdfuller1946]

My Savage 12BVSS 223

After considerable soul searching in my search for a varmint rifle, I ended up with a Savage 12BVSS in .223 cal. My Aim was to get the best varmint rifle setup under $1000. I mounted a Mueller 8x25x50mm scope with Warne HIGH detachable rings/mounts.

The rifle shoots better than I do. It has a smooth tight action, nice finish, fluted barrel. It is heavy and solid. I can keep my eye on the target during a shot. I am shooting 52 gr SPBT from Georgia Arms.

The scope is adjustable down to 25 meters, has great clarity and an adjustable objective lens. It also has an adjustable red dot. So far I am really happy with this scope.

I am really glad I went with Warne rings and mounts. They are solid, strong, great finish.
The rifle/scope performed very well. I used a camera tripod as a rest with a rifle 'V' rest on top. That worked well as I could set it up quickly and it worked great for standing shots where the grass would otherwise obscure the critter.
Here are some pics including information on where I bought each component and its costs.

This is an off-the-shelf setup. I am following with interest the advice found on this sight.

My next rifle will be a Browning A-Bolt 338 Win Mag - just waiting for my 'Jeff's fun account' to accumulate enough $.

 

[Len Backus]

Re: My Savage 12BVSS 223

Any new ones??? gun)

 

[jdfuller1946]

Len,

I had best intentions to put together a 338 Win Mag Browrning for a hunt this fall but I did draw a license for the hunt in Montana. So I am licking my wounds but still getting ready for bow season here in VA!

I took my Savage 223 to Montana for some varmint management. It worked great. I was shooting my reloads - 55 gr boat tail pushing 3200 fps. Very destructive load on gophers. I am playing with a couple heavier bullets, 65 and 80 gr to see how they perform.

I too enjoy seeing other weapon set ups.

Regards,

 

[Ronin]

Better late than never - a couple of home builds

BAT repeater, chambered in 6.5x47 Lapua, Manners T4A, Lothar Walther tube, 5-25 x56 PM11

Surgeon S/A repeater, chambered in 308, Mac A5, Lothar Walther tube, 4-16 x 50 PM11

 

[Broz]

Longshot Precision .338 Lapua, stainless fluted 271/2" Lilja #8 contour 10 twist. Stainless Mark V action, trued pillar bedded, A-5 Msmillan stock, Custom milled 40+ moa Near base, NF rings, Nightforce 5.5x22x50 NXS. Harris 9x13 swivel bipod.

Rifle side look at target @ 997 yards

 

[rdm]

New to this. But heres mine:

 

[rdm]

 

[zuba]

I am waiting to get the stock back from getting painted, then its off to wyoming at the end of the month. Its a undesignated savage target action with a 9 twist 17" 7mm mcgowen barrel. Jim at Center Shot Rifles after meeting him on here. I couldn't be happier with the finnish on the break or the match chambering he did for me. The stock is the first of its kind from Neal Cooper up on Kodiak Island. So far is shooting well under and inch at 100 yards and should put a hurting on those antelope.

 

[30calsniper]

 

[30calsniper]

 

[DropDead]

Savage LRPV Right Bolt Left Port Action
Douglas 6.5x47mm Lapua Barrel
SSS Brake
H.S. Precision Stock
Sightron SIII 6-24x50 LRD
EGW 20 Moa Base
Burris 30mm Signature Zee Rings

 

[littletoes]

AAAHHHHHH! This helps LOADS for my gun "fix" early in the morning!

GUN PORN!! Thanks Guys!

 

[mrlinsky]

Traded a Bushmaster Varminter for a stock 338 RUM last spring. Just got the new Kreiger barrel installed and a new bolt knob done by the guys @ Grizzly Custom here in MT. Great job and the rifle is most fun to shoot. Need to upgrade the optics next!!

 

[Chas1]

Traded a Bushmaster Varminter for a stock 338 RUM last spring. Just got the new Kreiger barrel installed and a new bolt knob done by the guys @ Grizzly Custom here in MT. Great job and the rifle is most fun to shoot. Need to upgrade the optics next!!

What Krieger contour is that? What diameter does the barrel start out at and what is the muzzle diameter?