Savage 12F/TR 223 30in barrel 1 in 7 twist,, how does it shoot?

[RustyBall]

Savage 12F/TR 223 30in barrel 1 in 7 twist,, looking at buying one,, anyone already have one and can tell me how it does?
I have a savage 12FV 223 in 26in. 1in9 have loads worked up and shoots average .4 and better, will do better as I get better, I live in Wyoming and plan on using this out to and past 1000 yrds,,

 

[memilanuk]

Mine shoots better than I can. Awesome rifle for 300-600yd matches...

...but honestly, you're in Wyoming and want to use a .223 Rem out past 1k? Having grown up in western Nebraska, I have some idea of the usual wind level in that part of the country and I have to ask... are you nuts?!?

 

[RustyBall]

actually yes i am,, got 22-250 AI and 7mm-08, but love the challenge of 223,, plus fell in lust with the way 9 twist shoots, and of a morning P-Dog shooting winds stay calm for a while

what i'm really trying to do is decide between the 7mm F/TR and the 223,, gonna get both, but will only be able to get1 this spring and the other come winter, or else the powers that be (wife) will throw a fit if I buy em both now

 

[mattt]

I bought the 223f/tr and it shoots great and with the weight it hardly moves when you pull the trigger.. Tightest groupes I have ever shot. I didnt know savage makes a factory 7mm f/tr? I also bought the 308 f/tr but like the 223 alot better

 

[memilanuk]

I didnt know savage makes a factory 7mm f/tr?

They don't... unless its a special order.

 

[ar15topgun]

There are only 2 cartridges that are legal for F/TR class. .223 and .308. Anything else will be F/open class

 

[CAU]

I have two, one LRPV with a 26" barrel that is a proven 1/2 moa gun. Last Fall at MSSA in Memphis I shot a 600 prone match with a 594-28X with this gun. Last week I shot 10 rounds into .464" at 100 yds. This gun has about 900 rounds on it.

I also have an F/TR with 30" barrel. I have tested some RL-15 and XBR 8208, approximately 300 rounds. Then I discovered the scope I was using had some windage problems so I sent it back and now I have to retest all over again. However, the XBR 8208 showed promise at 100 yds. It has also had the firing pin bushed by Gre-Tan rifles, has a stockade bolt handle and lift kit. Drilled for Karsten Cheek piece.

Both of my guns are for sale. I am going to a .308 custom gun for F/TR and am selling my .223's If you are interested, maybe we can do business.

Chris

 

[RustyBall]

the 7mm isn't a f/tr.. but a long range hunter,, it only has a 9 1/2 twist,, just not sure which gonna get first

 

[RustyBall]

Yes, I'm crazy,,,but here is proof, it can be done in Wyoming,,
Savage 12 FV, 1 in 9 twist, 69 Sierra BTHP, 24.3 grain Vargant
1017 yard kill on P-Dog

 

[RustyBall]

sorry 3rd pic is with 22-250

 

[mattri]

That's some great shooting! Looks like the lettering on the trailer says "something electric". Are you an electrician?

 

[RustyBall]

no,, it is Varmet trailer friends of mine from missourri bought to reload in and haul stuff here to Wyoming in

 

[Taildrag15X]

Great shooting with the same load I use in my Savage 112BT 1-9" High Power rifle.

One of those friends from MO wouldn't happen to be Denny Russell would it?

 

[RustyBall]

No,,, H.D. McQueen,, my teacher/trainer/mentor..lol,,