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Some interesting new rifles from Savage for 2008

Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 9:21 am
by 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

Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 10:08 am
by ogre6br
What an absolute pisser of a spotlighting rifle--

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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
* AccuTriggerâ„¢ 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

Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 10:15 am
by 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

Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 11:05 am
by 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.

Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 11:58 am
by 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?

Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 5:07 pm
by trevort
your right on mevo. I like the look of a LRPV in 6br, and a custom switch barrel for a 20br.

Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 5:12 pm
by 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

Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 7:51 pm
by woob614271
Agree on the LRPV in 6mmBR. especially with Trevorts switch barrel to 20BR.
The Walnut stocked 17HMRs look sweet, too.

Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 8:18 pm
by 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 :wink:

Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 8:52 pm
by matang
just looked at savages web site. The LRPV in 204 had a 1in7 twist what option bullets would this give.

Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 9:19 pm
by trevort
check that again. The heaviest available 20 cal bullet needs a 1 in 9. Sure you didnt see 223 twist rate?

Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 9:36 pm
by ogre6br
woob614271 wrote: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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Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 9:42 pm
by 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!!!

Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 3:23 pm
by matang
checked it again 1-7 twist must be miss print

Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 5:30 pm
by 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.