Savage got a makeover

HonkeyMcGee88

HonkeyMcGee88

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My new barrel finally came in from NSS today. Also replaced the bolt body with a PTG bolt body. Hope to hit the range Saturday and see how she shoots. Still trying to decide if I should paint the barrel or leave it as is, just wanted it together so I could go out and shoot.

My phone camera sux. .

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Savage 10 SA
XLR Evolution Chassis
Criterion 26" .260 Barrel
Vortex Viper PST 4-16 FFP
NF rings and base
 
#7
Re: Savage got a makeover

Would you paint it black to match the rest? Personally I like the stainless look for a bench gun! Nice rifle!

Which supressor are you running?
 
#9
Re: Savage got a makeover

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HonkeyMcGee88</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That's why I got it, only played with it a little but it does seem to help. For the price on Midway I think it's well worth the money.</div></div>

Does the PTG bolt body lighten the bolt lift at all? I'm thinking PTG may have done a better job on the camming surfaces than Savage.

Great looking rifle, by the way! Love the stainless barrel with the XLR! Maybe not super "tactical", but it looks sexy.
 
#10
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I cut 2-3 coils off tge firing pin spring and that made the bolt lift much nicer. I suppose the lock time was increasedbut I ddidn't see any difference at the range.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HonkeyMcGee88</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My phone camera sux. .

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Yor rifle doesn't suck.
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VERY nice.

I appreciate the pic, as I am starting a very similar build.
 
#20
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: garandman</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm wondering how the 30 can will work with a .26 bullet, as I'll have a similar situ, with an Ops 12th and a 6.5 bullett.</div></div>

works fine... my 260

 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Temp9</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HonkeyMcGee88</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That's why I got it, only played with it a little but it does seem to help. For the price on Midway I think it's well worth the money.</div></div>

Does the PTG bolt body lighten the bolt lift at all? I'm thinking PTG may have done a better job on the camming surfaces than Savage.

Great looking rifle, by the way! Love the stainless barrel with the XLR! Maybe not super "tactical", but it looks sexy.</div></div>

no.. i sent mine to SSS for the action job.. that made it better..
i also nitrided my bolt body..

 
#22
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The bolt body did just drop in but I have heard of them requiring work too.

The base is a 20MOA NF base and I believe they are medium height NF rings. Very little clearance, can't put a scope cap on the front.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ring</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Temp9</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HonkeyMcGee88</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That's why I got it, only played with it a little but it does seem to help. For the price on Midway I think it's well worth the money.</div></div>

Does the PTG bolt body lighten the bolt lift at all? I'm thinking PTG may have done a better job on the camming surfaces than Savage.

Great looking rifle, by the way! Love the stainless barrel with the XLR! Maybe not super "tactical", but it looks sexy.</div></div>

no.. i sent mine to SSS for the action job.. that made it better..
i also nitrided my bolt body..

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I've been tempted to do this, but the reports of poor CS from SSS are kind of off-putting. Maybe I'll send in my action next winter.
 
#25
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Went to the range today and have been pretty happy with the performance. Going to make a couple small adjustments tomorrow and see if they help any. Here is 5 shots at 100 and 200 yards respectively. Not sure if the 1 high shot at 100 is a coldbore or bad trigger. . .

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ring</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: garandman</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm wondering how the 30 can will work with a .26 bullet, as I'll have a similar situ, with an Ops 12th and a 6.5 bullett.</div></div>

works fine... my 260


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What grip you running on those McRees?
 
#28
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HonkeyMcGee88</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thats an Ergo overmolded grip, same as what comes on an XLR. They are nice and girthy
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Looks to be more vertical, and comfy-er in the prone shooting position.
 
#30
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jdgray</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HonkeyMcGee88</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thats an Ergo overmolded grip, same as what comes on an XLR. They are nice and girthy
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Looks to be more vertical, and comfy-er in the prone shooting position.</div></div>

yup// ergo's

got it on the r700 i building as well


 
#32
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Absolutely gorgeous!! I just ordered the same barrel from Jim yesterady and Kyle got my order for a Tactical chassis yesterday as well.

Glad you posted the pic of the PTG bolt nitrided. There is one sitting on my desk and trying to find out who locally can Nitride mine as well.

Going with almost the same scope, but going with a 6-24 PST.


edit: where in TX?
 
#34
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I just picked up a VERY lightly used 6-24 PST FFP MIL/MIL for $750. Now I just have to wait for the remainder of the parts to come in. Kyle is still quoting 8 week lead times.

More longer range shooting options down your way. Not too many ranges will allow me to really stretch the 260 up here.
 
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