Some interesting new rifles from Savage for 2008

[fenring]

Myself, I'm digging the Model 11 BTH.

But the pink Cub T would be a chi chi camp plinker. ;D



http://www.savagearms.com/2008_pressrelease.htm

[ogre6br]

What an absolute pisser of a spotlighting rifle--



Model 12 Long Range Precision Varminter (Repeater)

New this year, the single-shot LRPV is available as a repeater with a four-round detachable box magazine and a right bolt, right port configuration. The caliber 6mm Norma BR has also been added.

* Right bolt, Right port target action
* AccuTrigger™ adjustable from approx 6 oz to 2 1/2 lbs
* Oversized bolt handle
* Stainless barreled action
* Extra heavy free-floating
* Button-rifled barrel 1 inch in diameter
* H-S Precision stock
* Swivel studs
* MSRP $1,208.00

[trevort]

I thought that I had been converted by the custom bug but I would own most of those. Good stuff Savage

let us know when a Melb gunshop has them so I can touch and feel

[Archfile]

Yeah, i like the idea of one of those in right bolt, left port without the magazine.. I'd go one in 6br or 204 or perhaps even something big just for shits and giggles.

[Mevo2230]

I like the marketing spin about the Model 25:

Savage announces a new action that will change the way the firearms industry talks about bolt-actions. Previously centerfire bolt actions have been measured in length: Long action, short action, super-short action, etc. The Savage Model 25 features a new slender, diameter-specific action built around the .223 bolthead dimension that is not only short, but also much smaller in diameter than a standard centerfire action.

The result is a compact, lightweight action that is no bulkier than it needs to be to chamber the diminutive 223 Rem. and 204 Ruger cartridges.

Sounds a lot like the CZ527 doesn't it?

[trevort]

your right on mevo. I like the look of a LRPV in 6br, and a custom switch barrel for a 20br.

[Ackley Improved]

I might even buy a Savage LRPV in 6mmBR...... I have a set of Competition 6mmBR dies here doing sweet F/A......... Put a Vortex Viper 6.5-20X50 on top and away you go!

Cheers
AI

[woob614271]

Agree on the LRPV in 6mmBR. especially with Trevorts switch barrel to 20BR.
The Walnut stocked 17HMRs look sweet, too.

[Jethro]

The model 25 looks like it may be a "rear locking lug" type action 'ala' rem 788. If thats the case then they've defeated the purpose of slimming down the action to suit 223 bolt head cartridges I feel.
Jethro agian

[matang]

just looked at savages web site. The LRPV in 204 had a 1in7 twist what option bullets would this give.

[trevort]

check that again. The heaviest available 20 cal bullet needs a 1 in 9. Sure you didnt see 223 twist rate?

[ogre6br]

Agree on the LRPV in 6mmBR. especially with Trevorts switch barrel to 20BR.

Then pic up an Ex-full bore .30 cal barrel and make a 30BR- and away we go- what an absolute gem this thing could be.

alter
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[Bullcat]

A Model 12 Long Range Precision Single Shot Varminter in a 204 with something like a 6.5-20 Leaupold on top would be nice for lambing season!!!

[matang]

checked it again 1-7 twist must be miss print

[woob614271]

yep, ogre 6BR, the Savages are starting to put the cat among the pigeons; just talking to aJR, and he's shaking his head in that way of his; reckons the new 6MM BR Norma will really stir the pot in a lot of shooting fields.