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If you could get any Savage rifle
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gutshootem
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That's what I'm saying, you already have the one....
Haha, it is a great gun/caliber but I'd like to try something else.
The Savage 555 is a good looking O/U if you are interested in that sort of thing. If you are absolutely stuck on getting a rifle I'd get Predator Hunter (you pick the stock color) in 223 Rem. You really have most all big game more than covered with your current rifles and the 223 with a 9" twist will allow you to use some big game bullets if you get the itch.
That said, with the rifles you have I'd pocket the money for a new rifle and use it towards a hunt...
VAspeedgoat
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Does the custome shop still make the 10ml II? If so get one so you can shoot smokeless powder. I wouldn't trade mine for anything. Less maintenance and hgher velocities. I think I clean mine every other year or so. Check game laws maybe its not legal where you are. You have to shoot magnum sabot loads. Full bore conicals won't seal up right.
sbhooper
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That lineup definitely needs a 6.5!:hump:
MJE2083
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Yup sounds to me like you need a heavy barreled varmint/target gun. I'm partial to the model 12. Anything in 204, 22-250, 6.5x284, 6.5 creedmoor. I'd probably go with a 22-250 personally just for popularity and price of ammo if you're not a reloader.
noharleyyet
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110 BA STEALTH in 300 win mag just for grins & Whittington style shooting.
https://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/110BAStealth
https://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/110BAStealth
gutshootem
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If that was an option I wouldn't have ever started this thread. I'd really like to get my hands on one of those things.
Anyway, I don't really know why but I ended up ordering the 110 BA in .338 Lapua. Maybe cuz FTW like Quackillr says....
VAspeedgoat
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Gunbroker occasionally has them used for descent prices. Also smokeless muzzleloading inc. makes barrels for handi rifles and also encores. I got a barrel for my son and its super accurate.
gutshootem
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Good to know. Thanks for the info sir.
Big Slick
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A model 99 in 250-3000 would be nice as well.
shootbrownelk
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Isn't factory ammo well north of $100.00 a box for .338 Lapua?
macnshana
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Savage model 16/116 bear hunter in .338 WM. Also a .22-250 is a must in my book. The overall performance compared to .204 and .223 especially in windy western situations is night and day.
Horn Seeker
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I've been pouring through the catalog and fondling rifles at various shops for two weeks...
Can anyone (a couple have mentioned owning) tell me about their experiences with the 16/116 or 11/111 LWH?
Can anyone (a couple have mentioned owning) tell me about their experiences with the 16/116 or 11/111 LWH?
macnshana
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The 16/116 bear hunter is a great rifle. Pricey though. I paid just under a grand for mine in .300 WM. But its a rugged rifle. Well made. The quality seems to surpass most of savages cheaper stuff by quite a bit. The adjustable muzzle break is pretty nice. I close it when hunting but when im messing around at the range and have good hearing protection I open it and the reduction of recoil is noticeable. One down side is the weight. I'm over 10lbs with scope. Not unbearable. But with the extreme lite rifles made today, its heavy. All in all im very happy with it.
SMI is 25mins up the road from me. I'm strongly considering buying a barrel from them for our Handi-Rifle. Just need the $$...
JV842
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Model 99 in 250 or 300 Savage!!! My grandmother turned 87 on the 13th n is still knocking em down w her 300!!!!
