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New here, bought a Savage

MRE Vulture

I joined because I just got a Savage 10T-SR in .223. Short action, 24" threaded barrel and Accustock. If you guys have any recommendations to get the most out of it I'm all ears. I'm impressed with the rigidity of the stock and can't find many worthy upgrades. It's wearing a Bushnell Engage 2.5-10x44, but I just go to the range so I'm wanting more magnification.

I also can't decide between a bipod or bags.
 
MRE Vulture said:
I joined because I just got a Savage 10T-SR in .223. Short action, 24" threaded barrel and Accustock. If you guys have any recommendations to get the most out of it I'm all ears. I'm impressed with the rigidity of the stock and can't find many worthy upgrades. It's wearing a Bushnell Engage 2.5-10x44, but I just go to the range so I'm wanting more magnification.

I also can't decide between a bipod or bags.
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I have that rifle in .308 , reloading for it really helps... I did a barrel break in on the factory barrel and definitely don't regret it.. Most definitely check the torque on the base plate for the scope mount , you will probably find the front screw to long , watch for it.... Get a torque wrench and play with the torque setting on the action screws you're probably going to find with the right torque setting it will shoot even better... As far as bipod or bags , a nice Harris bipod stays on the gun and it's hard to forget... As far as upgrades I haven't changed a thing and probably won't.... I am thinking of putting a break on mine since I will probably never have a suppressor for it...

You didn't say how far you are shooting for the scope but the sky is the limit... I have a 6x18 vortex on mine and have zero complaints... But that's all personal preference and wallet size anymore..

Just a word to the wise... Be sure and put some good grease or never seize on the thread protector on the end on the barrel.... I normally put oil on mine but last time after not checking it for a few times the barrel harmonics tightened it... I had to get a strap wrench to break it free...
 
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MRE Vulture said:
I joined because I just got a Savage 10T-SR in .223. Short action, 24" threaded barrel and Accustock. If you guys have any recommendations to get the most out of it I'm all ears. I'm impressed with the rigidity of the stock and can't find many worthy upgrades. It's wearing a Bushnell Engage 2.5-10x44, but I just go to the range so I'm wanting more magnification.

I also can't decide between a bipod or bags.
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Welcome to the forum a lot of information here take your time to digest it
 
Welcome to the forum. Plenty of good information is passed back and forth.
As for your rifle and potential, get a good reloading manual or check out some that are on the web and begin working up some loads, that are accurate and safe in your rifle.
Hornady and Nosler both have good loading data sites. As do some others.
 
Sounds good to me, there's nothing I like to do better than go to the range, and I find bolt-actions very relaxing and rewarding.

So since I have a .223 with a threaded barrel that means I need one of these right?
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MRE Vulture said:
Sounds good to me, there's nothing I like to do better than go to the range, and I find bolt-actions very relaxing and rewarding.

So since I have a .223 with a threaded barrel that means I need one of these right?
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Not at all The JP Enterprises break works very well but I never can get used to the size of it myself but a 223 has a very mild recoil most people don’t use a break at all with that caliber
 
Don't just put a brake on it, install a tuner & brake.http://harrellsprec.com/index.php/products/tuner-brakes

The tuner will tune the barrel to your load, whereas the whole thrust of hand loading is to tune the load to the barrel. This will keep you happy until you start hand loading.

Your 9 twist barrel will shoot 50 to 69 gr bullets really well, so start there.

Also get a Teslong borescope camera so you can see how your cleaning materials/methods are working.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TTQF24F/?tag=accuratescom-20
You can expect to have to use a good copper cleaner every time you clean.

The Teslong comes in many flavors so get the one that best fits your technology.

Your Savage will shoot bugholes off a bi-pod, so don't be afraid to try it.
 
73gr eld-m. 24.0gr if varget will do wounders. I load to touch the lands. I have gone up to the 75 eld and it still was stable. I have a 1:9 twist, but i stuck with the 73gr.
 
Welcome to the forum!
You don't need a break at all.
It is 223 Rem after all, not like your gonna have the recoil of a 300 Win Mag.

I checked out Savages new Accu Stock earlier this spring. To me, still a tuperware piece of junk!
I could still flex it by hand, without much pressure mind you, and get it solidly hitting the barrel.

If your range shooting only, get a Boyds Pro Varmint, or a Choate Ultimate Varminter.

One thing i've learned this year is more to do on scopes. You need the power to see, but quality of glass is more important than just magnification power.
Hence why you see so many Night Force and Sightron scopes.
 
Welcome... also a KC guy who shoots savages.

I have 2... a 10T and 12 in 308 and 22-250 respectively.

I put a kydex cheek riser on the 10T accustock (before accufit), but a cheek bag works just the same. The 308 now has a B&C metalist. It has better fit and balance, and is solid on a bipod, but there wasn't any improvement in precision.

I upgraded the triggers... a timney in the 10 (BBR) and a Riflebasix SAV-2 in the 12. The Riflebasix is better IMHO, and a definite upgrade from the accutrigger, but not compatible with the bottom bolt release of the 10. I didn't like the blade design, but that is cause my other rifles never had one.

Both shoot 1/2 moa or better with reloads. As mentioned, break in the barrel, and it will take some time before it stops copper fouling early. My 308 took 200+ to settle down. The 22-250 took about 150.

Both chambers are set with shorter freebore and tight chambers which help with brass life, though I won't try running long for caliber bullets. You can run them single load, but lose case capacity due to the bullet seating deep in the case. I can't comment on the 223, but it likely holds true.

Bags or bipod is preference based on what and where you shoot. I use both, but prefer the bipod (Sinclair F class ). I do practice with both as well as on a range bag and shooting sticks for field use.

They are accurate rifles that may not be pretty, but they are cheap. I went this way to get into LR shooting and not blow my budget before buying the reloading equipment.
 
MRE Vulture said:
I joined because I just got a Savage 10T-SR in .223. Short action, 24" threaded barrel and Accustock. If you guys have any recommendations to get the most out of it I'm all ears. I'm impressed with the rigidity of the stock and can't find many worthy upgrades. It's wearing a Bushnell Engage 2.5-10x44, but I just go to the range so I'm wanting more magnification.

I also can't decide between a bipod or bags.
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Here's an inexpensive scope that is, bang for buck, very hard to beat. Very clear optics so you can see hits at 300 yds, simple reticle, about 30 moa total turret adjustment. A 10 moa rail will give you enough elevation adjustment for shooting out to 700 yds. Or use Burris rings, if you prefer.
I've been abusing one for a while on a 308 Win and now a 6.5 CM and its holding up fine.

https://www.opticsplanet.com/swift-8-32x50mm-premier-waterproof-matte-rifle-scope-678m.html

My next best budget based suggestion would be to find a good used Sightron III 8-36x56. Expect to pay $500-600 for a good one.

EDIT; pasted the wrong scope link. Have corrected it now. It's an 8-32X50mm
 
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You have a good set up there. If it's a 9 twist barrel 73g elds are a good choice. My advice as far as optics is spend at least as much on the glass as the gun. The barrel will ware out and easily replaced. The glass will out last several barrels. When the Savage factory barrel gives up or you get tired of keeping it clean you can buy a decent match grade prefit barrel screw it on and away you go again. Good luck! Just my 2cents
 
As other noted - you don't need a brake on a .223 to tame recoil. That said - I have them on all my .223 varmint rifles as they enable me to maintain my sight picture after the shot - something not needed in target shooting. Brakes do make any gun more comfortable to shoot, provided good hearing protection is worn. More comfortable tends to produce better results not directly attributable to the rifle. Best recommendation would probably be to put the best scope you can afford on your rig - especially if you aspire to greatness with your rifle.
 
Go with a bipod and rear bag. The Harris 6-9" with notched legs is a good bipod and what I run on three rifles. For an optic, I recommend the Vortex PST Gen 2 in 5-25 x 50. I love my PST Gen 2. Your barrel probably will not stabilize 75 grain bullets. Stay under 75 grains. I had this same twist Savage barrel and generally reloaded 70 grain RDF bullets and achieved under 1 MOA accuracy. You don't need a brake for a .223. Save your money.
 
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