How accurate is the Savage 10 FCP-SR?
The Savage 10 FCP-SR is a light, compact rifle with a smooth bolt, light trigger and capable of MOA precision. I know Savage produces some extremely accurate off-the-shelf rifles, this wasn’t one of them. However, as shown above, with proper handloads sub 3/4 MOA accuracy is possible.
What kind of barrel does Savage Model 10 have?
The Model 10 is a short action version of the long action Savage Model 110. The Model 110 was designed by Nicholas Brewer in 1958 and has been in continuous production since. Chambered in 308 Winchester, the 10 FCP-SR is available with either a 1:10″ twist carbon steel 20″ or 24″ fluted barrel (the test rifle is 20″).
What makes a savage rifle different from other rifles?
Note the checkering on the injection molded stock. Savage rifles are head spaced with a barrel nut system allowing for easy removal and replacement of barrels, as well as the ability to fine tune headspace. This is different (and less expensive to produce) than most other rifles, which have a barrel tenon and fixed headspace.
How does a Savage AccuTrigger work?
Savage’s Accutrigger (above). Note the blade in the center, this is known as the Accurelease. According to Savage, “the Accurelease will prevent accidental discharge by ‘locking’ the trigger when used properly, maintained and serviced regularly.
What scope for a savage 308 10fcp-k?
10FCP-K thoughts I have recently purchased a Savage. 308 10FCP-K with an Elite 4200 6-24 x 50mm Bushnell scope attached on a one piece DedNutz Game Reaper mount and Harris bipod. After mounting the scope all I had to do to laser sight it in at 25 yds was 3 clicks windage and 5 clicks elevation, to which I added 2-3 more clicks on paper at 100yds.
What kind of stock does a savage FCP have?
The Model 10 FCP-SR is equipped with Savage’s Accustock, an injection molded plastic stock with a traditional pistol grip and rubber recoil pad. The stock has three QD sling studs, two on the forearm and one in the rear. This allows the use of a sling and bipod at the same time.