What Caliber will be your 2014 Savage Build Be??

300 Win. Mag...I read in a tactical world publication, that at the 2014 shot show the big three i.e. Remington,savage,winchester have all had a substantual increase in bolt sales based on a escalating intrest in long range shooting. A common phrase used lately is "A mile is the new 1000 yrds" that said, 338 lapua Mag,408 Chey Tac, and of course the fifty are all front runners in this category, however the winning caliber forcasted for 2014 for the general public is the Win. Mag. Miller Precision Arms even offers an A.R. in said caliber.

.223WSSM IF I can find an action that will work!

6.5x55 Swede on a 111FCXP receiver and Savage wood stock - ER Shaw barrel.

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Originally Posted by 223 4 me

300 Win. Mag...I read in a tactical world publication, that at the 2014 shot show the big three i.e. Remington,savage,winchester have all had a substantual increase in bolt sales based on a escalating intrest in long range shooting. A common phrase used lately is "A mile is the new 1000 yrds" that said, 338 lapua Mag,408 Chey Tac, and of course the fifty are all front runners in this category, however the winning caliber forcasted for 2014 for the general public is the Win. Mag. Miller Precision Arms even offers an A.R. in said caliber.

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This really is true, I would have never thought I would build a 300 RUM, but I already have the barrel, stock, and scope on order, and the action is sitting in my safe. I have always loved shooting "long range", but hitting a 14" target at a mile with my buddy's Lapua got me hooked even worse. So I am building a 300 RUM specifically designed to go out to 2000+ yards with the 230gr Berger Hybrids. Once I shoot out the barrel I will move to a 338 Edge to really start to push my long range game out to the next level.

Already done, 223 7 twist, 26" heavy barrel.

Working on a 9.3x62 but not on a savage action. Also a 8x57 not on a Savage.

Probably will swap a 7mm08 bbl for a 6.5x55 one day.

6.5x284

6br
28" 8 twist barrel
Stockade benchrest stock
Burris Signature 8-32x scope with Burris signature rings
EGW 20 moa base

All going on a t&t'd long action with Evolution trigger set at 3 ounces.

.264win mag

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Excellent choice as far as chamberings.

Dean

Just bought a savage donor rifle in 22-250. Plan to replace barrel with 6brx, 6x47L, or 6 creedmoor. Will also replace synthetic stock with tacticool. Looking at weaver tactical scope. Long range shooting is addictive and savage makes it easy and affordable.

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.223WSSM IF I can find an action that will work!

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Let's get that going Frank !! LOL

Was planning for it to be a 6BR but turns out it was another .223. My son's varmint rifle.

May do a 6x47 Lapua

I change my answer to a 325wsm.....

or a 7-08.........

or a plain old classic 270.......

or a 260...........

or a .....oh crap forget it I'm just gonna throw rocks and speers!!! Stupid savages and there options.....

We'll good luck with convincing the wife.

Looking to build a 6.5 Creedmoor in the near future....

I don't know yet. Either a 6mm BR, .223 or .308.I need to source a receiver from other than a axis model so I can choose a target stock without having to try cutting one to fit an axis configuration.

Thinking and trying to hash out a "rimmed" version of a 20 VT or "short", necked down to 17 on a Savage Model 10 action. Will start with 256 Winchester brass and form from there. Still in the research stages.
17 VHA in the works. Got barrels, bolt head and reamer on the way.

.20 Practical, based on three factors.
1. Garbage sack full of available donor brass.
2. I am going to AI the .223, but not till I get the existing barrel shot out, because it is too sweet right now to mess with.
3. It just looks fun as heck!

6.5-284. Here it is....almost done. Waiting for acraglas gel from Brownells and a rail mounted level from midway to show up. The acraglas will be used to build my adjustable custom cheek riser.

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I am currently building a .223,PTA, Rifle Basics Trigger, 26" Savage, fluted, varmint contour, 1:7 twist barrel,,,Joel Russo, Manners T-2,copy stock, in Rutland Brown Laminate,,,just waiting on stock from clear coat.