i just purchased a new savage model 11 in .308, this is not my first savage i also have a model 112 in .223 that is a tackdriver, i have looked through the forums and the mods are endless for this gun, but what is a good base starting bullet and grain for this gun?? i have heard they dont like lighter bullets, in the near future i would like to start reloadingbut i have alot to learn before then also what are some specs on this gun. seems like a great site and thanks for any help.
bought a new savage model 11, what to expect?
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Re: bought a new savage model 11, what to expect?
Go to savageshooters forum and ask those guys. If it's a Savage they will know. Also they have vendors with LOTS of add ons for the Savage.
Savage---The Brotherhood of the Barrelnut.
Go to savageshooters forum and ask those guys. If it's a Savage they will know. Also they have vendors with LOTS of add ons for the Savage.
Savage---The Brotherhood of the Barrelnut.
Re: bought a new savage model 11, what to expect?
I believe all of Savage's 308 barrels are a 10 twist. My 308 likes the Hornady 168A-Max with 43.5 grains of Varget, loaded at 2.810 in Lapua brass. Sierra 175MK with 42.5 grains of Varget, at the same COL, also in Lapua brass. Both these loads are with CCI BR2 primers. The Federal Gold Medal Match 168's are great to get a benchmark with, but is to expensive to use regularly when you can reload. All of these are easy sub-MOA though my Savage.
I believe all of Savage's 308 barrels are a 10 twist. My 308 likes the Hornady 168A-Max with 43.5 grains of Varget, loaded at 2.810 in Lapua brass. Sierra 175MK with 42.5 grains of Varget, at the same COL, also in Lapua brass. Both these loads are with CCI BR2 primers. The Federal Gold Medal Match 168's are great to get a benchmark with, but is to expensive to use regularly when you can reload. All of these are easy sub-MOA though my Savage.
Re: bought a new savage model 11, what to expect?
thanks for the info and bullet recepie brittan, i will try the bullets you recommended, i purchased b.h.a. 168gr. match ammo for zeroing and will post up when i get get some shots off.
thanks for the info and bullet recepie brittan, i will try the bullets you recommended, i purchased b.h.a. 168gr. match ammo for zeroing and will post up when i get get some shots off.
Re: bought a new savage model 11, what to expect?
also try the savage site for all the specs on the rifle. they can tell you all the details you need. twist rate, weight and length and spec for your model. look in the reloading area, there are a few threads about 308 loads and 2 i think about savage loads. makes no real dif if its a savage or remy or win load, you can use it as a start but yours may like something a little different. i use the loads listed as an average. find 10 loads using whatever powder and take an average and reduce a little and work up. even if you got lucky with a load someone posted you would have to go thru how many? i looked at that ladder test post. looks like a decent way to work up a load. any pics of the rifle? i am looking at a model 11 action. is yours stainless or blued? blued i thought. pics? what barrel?
also try the savage site for all the specs on the rifle. they can tell you all the details you need. twist rate, weight and length and spec for your model. look in the reloading area, there are a few threads about 308 loads and 2 i think about savage loads. makes no real dif if its a savage or remy or win load, you can use it as a start but yours may like something a little different. i use the loads listed as an average. find 10 loads using whatever powder and take an average and reduce a little and work up. even if you got lucky with a load someone posted you would have to go thru how many? i looked at that ladder test post. looks like a decent way to work up a load. any pics of the rifle? i am looking at a model 11 action. is yours stainless or blued? blued i thought. pics? what barrel?
