I got out this weekend and shot my new Savage 10FCP.
Shot both 168 SMK's and 185 Breger VLD's behind 46.5gr of 2000MR.
I perfomed a ladder test for both rounds after breaking in the barrel.
46.5 to 48gr looks good for the 168's.
The 185's looked good at 47.5 to 49.5gr. I saw no pressure signs even at 49.5.
Temp's were around 50F with 15 to 20 MPH winds directly crosswind.
I have never owned a Savage before, don't really care for the looks of the action, but they sure do shoot nice for a factory barrel.
I didn't know if I'd like the Accutrigger but I am beginning to really appreciate it. I do need to up the poundage on the trigger thou as it came set at 24oz.
How do you post full size photos?
Shot both 168 SMK's and 185 Breger VLD's behind 46.5gr of 2000MR.
I perfomed a ladder test for both rounds after breaking in the barrel.
46.5 to 48gr looks good for the 168's.
The 185's looked good at 47.5 to 49.5gr. I saw no pressure signs even at 49.5.
Temp's were around 50F with 15 to 20 MPH winds directly crosswind.
I have never owned a Savage before, don't really care for the looks of the action, but they sure do shoot nice for a factory barrel.
I didn't know if I'd like the Accutrigger but I am beginning to really appreciate it. I do need to up the poundage on the trigger thou as it came set at 24oz.
How do you post full size photos?
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