As I said in my last writing, we were going out west to our property with my new Savage model #12 LRPV 223. We also brought along a Savage #12 in 22-250, a Ruger 10/22 with a Walther barrel and a Clark custom trigger. I did get 50 more break in rounds through the new 223 before we headed west.
Before I tell you about the Savage, let me tell you about Jack rabbits in Wyoming. My best friend John said get your Ruger 10/22 and a lot of ammo we are going on a short road trip. We drove for ninety minutes to get to his cousins ranch where we parked. We then started walking. You just scare up the Jack's and shoot. For the first hour, I had mostly misses. They are good size, but I didn't know they were that fast. Can't wait to do this again.
The wife and I had many things to do this trip, so I only had a day and a half to try out this new Savage on some prairie rats. After re zeroing, John and I were in the field set up and ready to shoot. After a few minor scope adjustments, I had 10 hits in a row at around 150 yards. I then let the new Savage cool down and cleaned the barrel. In the meantime I switched to the Savage 22-250.
My buddy John had two rifles an older Savage in 223 and a 220 Ruger which is on its second or third barrel. Now back to the new 223 Savage. As we kept shooting farther out, I still let it cool down and cleaned after 10 shots. The new rifle was flawless. My two longest hits were 380 yards and 420 yards using Federal 69 gram match ammo. Going back the first week of September and try some longer shots.
More to come.
Always be safe and know whats behind your target.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
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