I found a really sweet Black Friday deal on a Savage 12fv 6.5 Creedmore. It is configured a heavy varmint barrel and blind magazine. I figured at this price, it was time to throw together a rifle so I can learn to shoot long range. The stock is cheap, injection molded junk(totally understable at the price i paid). I have been eyeing the Bell and Carlson Tactical Medalist. Am i correct in thinking this is my best bet for a budget friendly option that is a solid platform? Anyone have any other recommendations?
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Justin Bonner
Dec 13, 2017
Savage 12 Stock Advice
Savage 12 Stock Advice
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I put a MDT Chassis on my ruger American and it was a HUGE improvement. They make them for the savage short action. If you like the ergonomics of the AR platform you probably will like the MDT Chassis. I liked the fact that I could use AISC mags without having to buy bottom metal. This is just a suggestion though. Bell and Carlson makes a good stock. The people I know that have them like them.
I do like the idea of being able to use AICS mags, but I’m wanting to stick with the look of the more traditional style stock. I don’t know why, but I just haven’t come around to the look of chassis yet. How are you liking your American? Everyone I know that has them are pleasantly surprised with their accuracy.
Understandable. Boyds makes decent stocks also but some don't like the laminated wood and they aren't exactly "precision" minded. I loved my american but I did some horse trading and ended up getting a Ruger precision so I sold it. The one I had shot under 1" with all the ammo I fed it. It stayed around 10" at 1000 yards.
Whichever route you take for a traditional looking stock, I would be sure to get one with a full length aluminum bedding block. This will make the fore end nice and rigid for shooting off a bipod.
Thanks, I was also wondering about people's opinions about the aluminum bedding blocks(B&C and HS Precision) vs the all fiberglass like the McMillans.