Savage 11 LRH .308 mod help

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First, thank you for welcoming me to forums! As yall can see, I'm brand new to the forum, and I'm slowly learning its culture. I've spent hundreds of hours reading forum after forum before I chose to become a member, and I hope I'm received gently. I'm an experienced shooter who is a new-found addict to long range target shooting, which means I'll be asking for a lot of advice from those of you who know it best.

Today I purchased the above described rifle for several reasons...but for the sake of this thread I'll keep it short. I'm interested in the f-class competitions which makes 308 an ideal caliber for a long range convert like myself. Although this will not be the rifle I compete with (will upgrade to Savage F/TR), it will at least start me down the right path (agreed?). A Leupold Mark 4 6.5-20x50 Illuminated TMR scope will be mounted to it as soon as it arrives. Consider this my "potty training" rifle.
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My question is directed to those who know Savages very well. The Savage model 11 LRH comes with their AccuStock, which means a few of the essential mods come inherent. The AccuTrigger is a thing of beauty compared to other triggers (that will remain nameless for the easily offended
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) I've suffered with, so I have no desire to spend hundreds of dollars replacing it. But in order to make this a decent target rifle at 700-1000yds, what modifications would you consider essential? I know of several well qualified gunsmiths near me who are dying to modify this rather new Savage model.

Your help would be greatly appreciated!!!

~ ZG
 
#5
Re: Savage 11 LRH .308 mod help

Is it the Accu-stock 1 or 2 ? The one thing I would add is a Karsten rest with a 1/4 rubber cushion added to the top. I have one of the new number 2 stocks and it seems to work well. I thought it might be to light for a 338 win mag but it actually works very well. Like I listed above it needed the rest as the top of the butt was just a little to sharp for me so needed to be fixed the rest was perfect and you can install it yourself in about 15 minutes take longer to drag out the drill and bits then to do the job. Good luck and you will be surprise at how accurate Savages are.
 
#6
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: AXEMAN</div><div class="ubbcode-body">better stock of your choice, properly pillar bedded and then shoot it a bunch. possibly a SSS or RB trigger </div></div>

AccuStock not good enough? It seems as though bedding the AccuStock is pointless if I understand the stock correctly. I could be wrong, though.
 
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Re: Savage 11 LRH .308 mod help

Ya that's one thing I noticed when handling the weapon at the gun store (I handled the 6.5x284 chambered version). No doubt the 308 will be a bit more gentle than your 338 cannon, so I'm interested to see if that change will need to be made. But for $50, why not?

I really am looking forward to the acclaimed accuracy of Savage rifles. This was no cheap investment, so I expect to be surprised.
 
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i think the accustock/accuwedge was a good design, but i think that they stopped shipping them with the wedge according to a few people and i think a press release maybe. i meant bed a different stock. but guys like and do well with the accustock.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: AXEMAN</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i think the accustock/accuwedge was a good design, but i think that they stopped shipping them with the wedge according to a few people and i think a press release maybe. i meant bed a different stock. but guys like and do well with the accustock. </div></div>

Thanks for the advice!
 
#10
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I agree that a adjustable cheek rest would be a good addition. I have upgraded all of my Savage triggers to the SSS adjustable trigger. Mine are set at 1.5lbs with very little take-up, and minimal overtravel. A big improvement. A good 20MOA rail and rings to mount your scope in, and range time.
 
#11
Re: Savage 11 LRH .308 mod help

Karsten cheek rest seems the be the way to go. Will pick one up as soon as I see it for a bargain price.

Already purchased a 20 moa rail to replace the 0 I currently have, and I'm all set for rings. Range time is inevitable.
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#12
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My Accustock was "OK", but there is no comparison to my Manners MCS-T that it is sporting now. This will be changed out soon over to a Manners MCS-T3. A stock change will definately be in your future I am sure. LOL!!

I would not specifically jump into an F/T rifle. That is one of the most beautiful things about the Savage... USER FRIENDLY UPGRADES!! Slow and subtle changes is all you will ever need.

For the most part... just shoot it!!

DK
 
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You really think the 11 lrh can compete at those ranges against an f/tr? I'd have to buy a bull barrel with a 1-11 or 1-12 twist. I don't think the 1-10 on my 11 lrh is going to cut it. With the price tag of a new barrel like that, I might as well sell the 11 lrh, buy a f/tr, and save a couple hundred dollars in the process that I can use on custom gunsmithing (or bills...haha!).
 
#14
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Just slow and subtle changes. A factory take-off heavy barrel, a trigger, a stock. It can be had slowly... if you have patience.

But, of course, I don't have the patience either...

DK
 
#15
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replace the accutrigger, you will be glad you did. And it will only cost about $90 for a rifle basix trigger.
You can replace the barrel with a custom match barrel from numerous barrel companies (lothar walther, mcgowen, etc) fairly cheap, and you can do it yourself. Replace the recoil lug while you are at it.
I would replace the stock, I have heard mixed reviews on the accustock, but only good reviews for manners and mcmillan. Then bed it.
Check out Kevin Rayhill at Stockade for timing/trueing the action. I would also suggest sss but have heard too many horror stories with the wait times and customer service.
I built a budget stevens 308 for under $800 for everything(only thing I have upgraded since the build was the glass) and it is a hammer, and I also have a 6.5creedmoor built on a savage stainless 116 long action that is very accurate that was built for about $1200, not including glass.
Shoot it as you build it, where you know everything that has been done, or needs to be done, and how/why it/you reacted to each upgrade. Most of all, have fun shooting it.

If you decide to replace the barrel on your own, if you are close to clarksville/ft campbell tn (I see you are in western ky), you can borrow my action wrench and barrel nut wrench for the change. Or come by with some go/no-go gages and whe can most likely swap the barrel in about 30 minutes.

Here's a link to my stevens budget build if you need some guidance:
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...090#Post2367090
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 2guard</div><div class="ubbcode-body">replace the accutrigger, you will be glad you did. And it will only cost about $90 for a rifle basix trigger.
You can replace the barrel with a custom match barrel from numerous barrel companies (lothar walther, mcgowen, etc) fairly cheap, and you can do it yourself. Replace the recoil lug while you are at it.
I would replace the stock, I have heard mixed reviews on the accustock, but only good reviews for manners and mcmillan. Then bed it.
Check out Kevin Rayhill at Stockade for timing/trueing the action. I would also suggest sss but have heard too many horror stories with the wait times and customer service.
I built a budget stevens 308 for under $800 for everything(only thing I have upgraded since the build was the glass) and it is a hammer, and I also have a 6.5creedmoor built on a savage stainless 116 long action that is very accurate that was built for about $1200, not including glass.
Shoot it as you build it, where you know everything that has been done, or needs to be done, and how/why it/you reacted to each upgrade. Most of all, have fun shooting it.

If you decide to replace the barrel on your own, if you are close to clarksville/ft campbell tn (I see you are in western ky), you can borrow my action wrench and barrel nut wrench for the change. Or come by with some go/no-go gages and whe can most likely swap the barrel in about 30 minutes.

Here's a link to my stevens budget build if you need some guidance:
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...090#Post2367090 </div></div>

Wow, that's some great advice. Yeah, Clarksville is about 1 1/2 hours away, so I'll definitely take you up on your offer when the time comes.

On your build, did you do most of the gunsmithing yourself?
 
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Re: Savage 11 LRH .308 mod help

All work done by me. Barrel installs take about 30 minutes, with correct tools (action wrench and barrel nut wrench, dont even try the wood barrel blocks people are selling. they did not work for me and waste time) and maybe figure another 10-15 to headspace with the gages (get both go and no go, some people say put a piece of tape over the go and space, but with a bullet going off that close to my head, I would rather spend another $25 to get the no-go gage and be safe). Recoil lug goes on during barrel install.
Rifle Basix trigger can be installed and adjusted in less than 30 minutes by just about anyone.
Tactical bolt handle takes about 10-15 minutes to install with an hex head wrench or large flat screwdriver (depending on when the savage was made). Dont try to hold the bolt with vise grips or pliers (or anything else), just place it on the floor opposite the direction you are turning it and put a rag/plastic bag over it as you loosen it. take the old handle off, put the new handle on, reassemble. No welding, grinding, or other work. Although I did clean my bolt when I had mine apart.
Stocks pretty much swap out with a few screws, unless you are adding a detachable mag unit (like sss), then you will have to have the stock milled out to accept the floorplate for the magazine. SSS only charges $50 for this, but it may take them 6 months to do it, so if you know someone local...
Not a lot else to do, maybe bedding. You could also have the action timed and trued (blueprinted, whatever you want to call it), but I did not because my rifle can already shoot better than I can and the money saved can go toward better glass or more ammo. It may be more paramount on a remington action, not sure, and I'll let the remington people chime in on that. I just notice more people doing when working a 700.
Work up a load, if you handload and shoot it until you need something better.
 
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11 thxp extended mag

z71rat said:
Just slow and subtle changes. A factory take-off heavy barrel, a trigger, a stock. It can be had slowly... if you have patience.

But, of course, I don't have the patience either...

DK
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I like to get couple mags from my 11 thxp how much are they or could you give me the info on how to make it which mag I would use for the bottom
to attach to my stock mags
 
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