"SAVAGE F/TR MODEL 12 RIFLE"

We've all heard about out of the box accuracy, but we end up getting them bedded, trigger worked on and more. Until I bought a Savage Model 12 F/TR target rifle in 308 Win, I felt the same way. Some of the features are target accutrigger, over sized bolt handle, laminated stock, 30 inch extra heavy barrel, triple pillar bedding and a small ejection port to make it more rigid. On this single shot rifle I mounted a Leupold VXIII 6.5-20x40 Long Range with a Varmint Hunter Reticle.

After zeroing and barrel break in, I started to shoot for accuracy. The tolerances are so tight on this rifle, its hard to believe its a production rifle. Load a round, close the bolt slowly and fire. I used a "Dog-Gone-Good" bag and rear rest whenever I shoot. After trying different bullet weights, the rifle decided it liked Federal 175 gr Premium Gold Match Sierra Match King H.P. Shot after shot amazed me, shot groups were small and got smaller. With only 200 rounds through this rifle, I shot two three shot groups at 500 yards, both measuring less than 2 1/4 inches, not bad for a new rifle out of the box. I can hardly wait to take it prairie rat hunting this summer in Wyoming and Montana. Now with 500 more rounds shot through this F/TR my groups at 100 meters are 1/2 inch and at at 500 I'm under 2 inches. This Savage just keeps getting better.

If your a long range target shooter or a Varmint Hunter this is the rifle for you. Will this rifle out shoot a couple of my custom rifles? Yes. Thank you Savage. Your rifles are #1 with me.

Always shoot safe. Teach a young one to shoot and know whats behind your target.

M1A/M14 BY SPRINGFIELD ARMORY

Lets talk Springfield Armory and what they build best. The 308 Super Match M1A/M14. The features are over sized walnut stock, Douglas premium custom heavy match barrel 22 inch long 1-10 twist, national match front and rear sights(the rear sight is hooded), two stage national match trigger. Also, its glass bedded, with a national match gas cylinder and recoil spring, rear lugged receiver and flash suppressor. Everything about this rifle is the best. Function is superb, fit and finish are great.

You know what comes next, break in. I started with many brands of 308 ammo. The M1A favored a couple of brands of ammo, but I was taking this break in very slow. Then I went to Federal gold match 168 grams. Good grouping, but I knew it could be better. I decided to try Federal gold match 175 gram sierra matchking BTHP(the best). This M1A is now as accurate as my best bolt action rifle.

Now I wanted to see how the M1A would perform on a Varmint hunt out west in Montana, with my old eyes. Isn't it funny, how only your eyes get older(ha ha). I made a phone call to A.R.M.S. Inc and ordered a #18 scope mount. Now on top of that mount sets a Leupold tactical scope with mil-dot reticle.

I had to re zero when I got to Montana. At 200 yards it was easy to pick off prairie rats. We then moved to 500 yards and I had the same results. At 472 yards(the longest shot tried with the M1A)it took 5 shots to get a hit. I think on such a small target, with a military rifle, this is great accuracy.

Thanks Springfield Armory, keep up the good work. You put a lot of bolt actions to shame that day. It was a lucky day for me too. I know the M1A is more accurate than me.

"Always Shoot Safe"and know whats behind your target