Savage Actions
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From what I see on the Savage web site, "the Savage Model 12 Benchrest delivers with the Target AccuTrigger™, which can be adjusted from 6 ounces to 2.5 pounds, and a full-profile stainless steel barrel that's button rifled and perfectly balanced with the wood laminate stock. The rifle also offers an oversized bolt handle and single-shot, dual-port Target Action."
As far as I know, the sounds like most other 110 except for the wood stock. and oversized bolt handle and the single shot action.
The high precision models like the Model 12 LRPV also are single shot actions that feed from the left side with a solid right side but come with HS precision stocks. That light trigger on the Benchrest model is a Precision Target (red blade) trigger.
My Model 12 LRP has a mag but also a HS Precision stock and and also Precision Target (red bladeI) Trigger and has a target action (with the left side solid) and a right side bolt like the Benchrest model but mine is stamped on the left side solid part of the action with a warning that the trigger is a "Precision Target Trigger".
Savage configurations have a lot of variations within a variety of configurations.
I believe, most of the 110s have a Varmint/Target Trigger unless they are hunting rifles that come with a less sensitive trigger or they are labeled high precision models and have the Precision Target Triggers.
However, I continue to be surprised at some of the configurations that I have seen.
My 12 FVs, both a .223 and a 6.5mm CM, for example were specified by and built specifically for Cabela's so all bets about standard Savage configurations are off. They had Varmint/Target triggers and chrome bolts.
My 11 VT .22-250 was built for Dick's Sporting Goods and is also a unique configuration 110 with an Axis magazine with a Varmint Target trigger and a black bolt.
As far as I know, the sounds like most other 110 except for the wood stock. and oversized bolt handle and the single shot action.
The high precision models like the Model 12 LRPV also are single shot actions that feed from the left side with a solid right side but come with HS precision stocks. That light trigger on the Benchrest model is a Precision Target (red blade) trigger.
My Model 12 LRP has a mag but also a HS Precision stock and and also Precision Target (red bladeI) Trigger and has a target action (with the left side solid) and a right side bolt like the Benchrest model but mine is stamped on the left side solid part of the action with a warning that the trigger is a "Precision Target Trigger".
Savage configurations have a lot of variations within a variety of configurations.
I believe, most of the 110s have a Varmint/Target Trigger unless they are hunting rifles that come with a less sensitive trigger or they are labeled high precision models and have the Precision Target Triggers.
However, I continue to be surprised at some of the configurations that I have seen.
My 12 FVs, both a .223 and a 6.5mm CM, for example were specified by and built specifically for Cabela's so all bets about standard Savage configurations are off. They had Varmint/Target triggers and chrome bolts.
My 11 VT .22-250 was built for Dick's Sporting Goods and is also a unique configuration 110 with an Axis magazine with a Varmint Target trigger and a black bolt.
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Does it have a single shot action or an action closed on the left or right? Most model 11Os come with an open top actions, and a hidden or detachable mag.
Many of the high precision models, other than the LRP, have single shot actions. My LRP has a action closed on the left side but uses a mag and allows multiple shots.
I don't think the barrels or tolerances are any different, but many of the precision models come with stainless steel barrels.
I think they clean up quicker but I doubt that they have been reamed any differently.
Many of the high precision models, other than the LRP, have single shot actions. My LRP has a action closed on the left side but uses a mag and allows multiple shots.
I don't think the barrels or tolerances are any different, but many of the precision models come with stainless steel barrels.
I think they clean up quicker but I doubt that they have been reamed any differently.
I'm not sure in what specifically seperates a Mod 12 from a mod 10 but I would guess it's largely fit and finish. I no longer own a Model 10 but I have two model 12's. One in the BVSS flavor and one LRPV. The first having a 3 shot internal mag and the other being a Right Bolt, Left Port single shot. Both have oversized bilt knobs. Both have exceptional fit and finish on their stainless actions. The BVSS has (had) a standard accurtrigger while the LRPV has the target accu trigger with red blade. (The Target trigger is exceptional IMHO. One of the few factory triggers that can be brought below 16 oz . ) Both have very slick actions compared to other Savage 10/110's I've handled/owned. Both have 26" SS barrels. The Barrel on the LRPV is a solid 1" D like a tractor axil. 
Both shoot well but the LRPV is stupid accurate and capable of 1/2 MOA with ammo it likes. Both are a joy to own and shoot.
Both shoot well but the LRPV is stupid accurate and capable of 1/2 MOA with ammo it likes. Both are a joy to own and shoot.
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The Model 12s that I'm familiar with were usually in the target and precision category and had longer barrels and a better selection of stocks and are built for target shooting.
Model 10s were more the short action working guns and an occasional Law Enforcement models. As far as I know, Savage doesn't do any additional magic on the barrels, although they do offer SS barrels on some of the Model 12s. I have never had a Savage factory barrel that shot poorly, and I have had 9 Savage factory barrels, all 0.3% carbon steel.
Both model 12 and model 10s come with bolt releases on the right side top or in front of the trigger guard. There are more replacement stock options for the top bolt release lever, if you are interested in changing stocks.
Some of the target models only come in single shot versions. The model 12s with the LR designation seem to have the precision target trigger (red blade), but the 6.5mm CM LRP I have has a right side target action with the left side solid (to add extra rigidity, I think) but has a detachable mag. The LRPV has a single shot action on the left side and has to be single loaded.
My LPR has a .3% carbon steel 26-inch barrel.
My buddy's LRPV in .223 has a stainless steel 26-inch barrel. Both have HS Precision stocks.
The long term average group sizes between my 12 FV .223 and his LRPV .223 are within 0.010 inches of each other, probably more due to a slightly different selection of bullets and 'shooter induced variation' than barrel accuracy.
Several of the newer precision Savages offerings have MDT aluminum chassis that some think look like a plumbers nightmare but I think they are intended to provide more rigidity and more adjustability, therefore, slightly better accuracy for individual shooters who are larger or smaller than 'standard'.
I have put MDT Chassis on four of my Savage rifles, two on model 12 FVs and they are much more rigid than the standard Savage stocks and they have improved my accuracy by about 13 to 22% depending on the caliber. The heavier caliber improved more, I guess because the heavier recoil needed the extra rigidity more to maintain accuracy.
I have not messed with my HS Precision stock on my 6.5mm CM model 12 LRP yet.
Model 10s were more the short action working guns and an occasional Law Enforcement models. As far as I know, Savage doesn't do any additional magic on the barrels, although they do offer SS barrels on some of the Model 12s. I have never had a Savage factory barrel that shot poorly, and I have had 9 Savage factory barrels, all 0.3% carbon steel.
Both model 12 and model 10s come with bolt releases on the right side top or in front of the trigger guard. There are more replacement stock options for the top bolt release lever, if you are interested in changing stocks.
Some of the target models only come in single shot versions. The model 12s with the LR designation seem to have the precision target trigger (red blade), but the 6.5mm CM LRP I have has a right side target action with the left side solid (to add extra rigidity, I think) but has a detachable mag. The LRPV has a single shot action on the left side and has to be single loaded.
My LPR has a .3% carbon steel 26-inch barrel.
My buddy's LRPV in .223 has a stainless steel 26-inch barrel. Both have HS Precision stocks.
The long term average group sizes between my 12 FV .223 and his LRPV .223 are within 0.010 inches of each other, probably more due to a slightly different selection of bullets and 'shooter induced variation' than barrel accuracy.
Several of the newer precision Savages offerings have MDT aluminum chassis that some think look like a plumbers nightmare but I think they are intended to provide more rigidity and more adjustability, therefore, slightly better accuracy for individual shooters who are larger or smaller than 'standard'.
I have put MDT Chassis on four of my Savage rifles, two on model 12 FVs and they are much more rigid than the standard Savage stocks and they have improved my accuracy by about 13 to 22% depending on the caliber. The heavier caliber improved more, I guess because the heavier recoil needed the extra rigidity more to maintain accuracy.
I have not messed with my HS Precision stock on my 6.5mm CM model 12 LRP yet.
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CF covered it well.
I've a couple ways, even yours from the old Savage forum.
Actually, I am quite enamored with the blind mag. I also believe it adds some strength to the stock between the mag well and the trigger inletting and through the action screw.
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Fred sleds work great if you want the option to switch from repeater to single shot and back. His newer delrin version is really slick - literally.
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I use a sled on my Les Baer Super Varmint .223 1:8 twist.
I can't get the most out of the Les Baer's accuracy if I have to load within the AR mag length limits, especially with heavier bullets like 69s to 77s.
With my Savage bolt actions, I just load my super long rounds into the chamber, but most of the Savage and AICS mags have ample room in the mags. But when I have to load out to the lands with the really long heavy bullets, I often have to resort to single loading.
I can't get the most out of the Les Baer's accuracy if I have to load within the AR mag length limits, especially with heavier bullets like 69s to 77s.
With my Savage bolt actions, I just load my super long rounds into the chamber, but most of the Savage and AICS mags have ample room in the mags. But when I have to load out to the lands with the really long heavy bullets, I often have to resort to single loading.
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Love that Action, but I prefer having a magazine. And in all honesty, I actually prefer the Small Shank.
To my delight, Savage released the 110 Trail Hunter a few years ago with the Hooded Action. The non-barreled Actions in that style soon followed, and are available from a few manufacturers for around $425. Added stiffness & better aesthetics going forward.
However, for the Savage fan who loves competition, the model 12 single shot is the way to go.
On a side note, the Red Blade, Target Accutriggers are now available as well; thanks in part, to yours truly!
To my delight, Savage released the 110 Trail Hunter a few years ago with the Hooded Action. The non-barreled Actions in that style soon followed, and are available from a few manufacturers for around $425. Added stiffness & better aesthetics going forward.
However, for the Savage fan who loves competition, the model 12 single shot is the way to go.On a side note, the Red Blade, Target Accutriggers are now available as well; thanks in part, to yours truly!
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