Savage Long Range Hunter Rifle Review

[papa joe]

I enjoyed your savage LRH rifle article. I'm just now getting interested in LRH. I own several hunting rifles and have killed several deer and one elk. I'm a senior citizen prefer 6 to 7 pound rifles without scopes. Less recoil but want accuracy. Does your 6.5 x 284 have about same recoil as 308 Winchester?

Thanks

 

[olsingleshot]

Yes it does. In a 6-7 lb rifle the recoil would be significant. I am no spring chicken either and consider recoil in all my rifles. If you carry the rifle a lot while hunting, stay with a light weight but if you like to shoot the rifle a lot from a bench, get a heavier rifle. Recoil and rifle weight are closely related.

 

[Elkhunter1983]

Have had two of these now with my share of headaches and very tight groups. My latest one had the rubberized coating on the stock start peeling so it's off getting blasted and dipped.

 

[olsingleshot]

I am curious, what brand stock was it? If you want, email me at [email protected].

 

[Elkhunter1983]

Its the factory accustock that came with the rifle. it has a thin film almost like heavy latex that will generally start to come off around the floorplate first.

 

[olsingleshot]

Thanks That is interesting. I never heard of that problem. I do know they have changed the stocks since the model came out originally.

 

[Elkhunter1983]

With my luck, its the only one thats done it. Got it in 13. My first one had enough issues they sent me a new one.

 

[Greyfox]

Thanks That is interesting. I never heard of that problem. I do know they have changed the stocks since the model came out originally.

I had heard that the stock issue was a bad batch problem that was since solved. Mine had been solid since I got it aboit 4 years ago.

 

[Roughwater]

Hi,

Not replying to any particular message just wanted to say I enjoyed the article. I have a LRH in 300 WM and enjoy it very much. I suspect due to the weight and possibly the muzzle-break and recoil pad it's not a hard kicking rifle. My light Remington 30-06 has a much harder felt recoil. I like the adjustable cheek piece a lot though it's very simple. Mine has the knobs so I guess it' not the latest model but it's a fine rifle. I can't fully utilize it's long range capability where I hunt but the weight isn't a big factor as I hunt from a stand most of the time. It would be tough to carry on a DiY Colorado elk hut without a horse or ATV at 11 plus lbs but a great rifle for the price.

 

[olsingleshot]

The recoil is light due to a light bullet, a heavy rifle and a good stock. Glad you enjoyed the article, it was fun writing it. John

 

[Roughwater]

The recoil is light due to a light bullet, a heavy rifle and a good stock. Glad you enjoyed the article, it was fun writing it. John

John,

Actually, the bullet I'm using is a 210 gn Matrix VLD bullet so it's definitely on the heavy side for a 308 bullet. gun)

 

[papa joe]

Follow up questions on your 6.5 x 284 Norma article:
1. It sounds like you were using a 111 long range hunter 8.65 lbs with no scope
2. What is the difference between 6.5 x 284 norma and 260 Remington? I'm a reloader.
3. Did you notice any reduction of recoil with brake on or off?
4. Did you find when brake was on that group size increased 25%.

I would appreciate it if you would answer the above questions.

Thanks,'
Papa Joe

 

[olsingleshot]

The 6.5x284 LRH is a little heavier. There is about a 200fps difference over the Creedmoor, check your reloading books. Yes there was some reduction in recoil using the brake. There was no significant change in group size. It just did not shoot well enough for me.

I have two 6.5x284 rifles, Ruger #1 and a custom on a Rem. action. The Ruger, I load light loads till I need the velocity. The other rifle is my "reach out there" rifle. I just got back from a long range school. The Creedmoor can reach a long distance and still stay super sonic. I was shooting factory Hornady 140 and is was still super sonuc at well over 1300 yards.

 

[Dgd6mm]

Which shooting school, if you don't mind? I like the review by the way.