Savage Model 12 F-Class Precision Target Rifle.

[joemusso]

does anyone here have one? if so please post your likes and dislikes.

i am thinking about buying one.
whats your thoughts on the round in general.
and reloading is brass hard to find?

it is a nice looking gun and has some nice weight to it. i want to shoot f/class with it.

 

[turbo54]

Re: Savage Model 12 F-Class Precision Target Rifle.

I believe the FClass rifle comes in 6mmBR and 6.5-284.

The FT/R comes in 223 and 308.

All have the same action, the 3-screw target action.

For out of the box rifles, they're GREAT. For the price, they're GREAT.

For F-open, the 6.5-284 cartridge is very competitive, but it eats barrels as if they were free. My buddy has the 6.5-284 model, and runs the 142smk@3000fps. He's on his 4th barrel in 3 years. They last between 700-1200 rounds.

If you are new to F class, I recommend you start in T/R with 223 or 308. Switching to F-open requires only a barrel swap. Replacement barrels from CBI run $285, and are available in many cartridges including 6.5-284 and 284.

For F class competition, the Savage is a FINE choice.

 

[joemusso]

Re: Savage Model 12 F-Class Precision Target Rifle.

thank you Turbo54 thats the kind of info i was looking for.
i would hate to buy a gun and have to change the barrel after that few of rounds.


thank you
joe

 

[coulthard_west]

Re: Savage Model 12 F-Class Precision Target Rifle.

Why not just get the gun in 6br. There hella accurate, theres tons of loads out there to start with, and there easy on barrels pending on how fast you push them.

http://www.6mmbr.com/6mmbr.html

There is a ton of info on here you can read

 

[JWV]

Re: Savage Model 12 F-Class Precision Target Rifle.

Go with the 6BR for 600 Fclass and maybe the 6.5x284 for the 1k. I bought a nice stock and a CBI barrel in 260AI for 600 yard fclass and have been very competitive shooting in the mid/low 580s. The 6BR barrel is going to last a very long time, brass gets dozens of loads, and has virtually no recoil. At 600 yards it is very difficult to beat regardless of the ballistics of the magnumbs/6.5s/7mms.

 

[supratt96]

Re: Savage Model 12 F-Class Precision Target Rifle.

I just picked up a Savage Model 12 F-class in 6mm br. I just shot it in a 600 yd match last weekend with very little opportunity to do load development and still managed a 590-21x, which included a first segment score of 199-12x.

There are definitely better rigs out there, but they will cost you at least twice as much as the Savage and don't shoot all that much better. Definitely a great way to get started in F-class shooting without breaking the bank.

 

[bassani]

Re: Savage Model 12 F-Class Precision Target Rifle.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: turbo54</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I believe the FClass rifle comes in 6mmBR and 6.5-284.

The FT/R comes in 223 and 308.

All have the same action, the 3-screw target action.

For out of the box rifles, they're GREAT. For the price, they're GREAT.

For F-open, the 6.5-284 cartridge is very competitive, but it eats barrels as if they were free. My buddy has the 6.5-284 model, and runs the 142smk@3000fps. He's on his 4th barrel in 3 years. They last between 700-1200 rounds.

If you are new to F class, I recommend you start in T/R with 223 or 308. Switching to F-open requires only a barrel swap. Replacement barrels from CBI run $285, and are available in many cartridges including 6.5-284 and 284.

For F class competition, the Savage is a FINE choice. </div></div>

thats an expensive route to go ..only 700 - 1200 rds before a barrel change

 

[bigjohn451]

Re: Savage Model 12 F-Class Precision Target Rifle.

I have the Savage 12 F-Class in 6.5x284.

For the price it's a great deal. I did have an issue with my barrel, it had a loose spot midway down the rifleing. A wet patch would skip forward about 4 inches before tightening back down. I replaced it with a Shilen all is good on that front.

My only other issue is the trigger when set down to benchrest levels is very sensitive, it drops to the safety notch if I close the bolt hard so it's either be extra slow closing bolt or run a heavy trigger. A Riflebasics is in my future before next seasons 1k benchrest season kicks off.