Savage 12 VLP DBM ** Added PIC

[Teknys]

I picked up a new Savage 12 VLP in a 300WSM. It's the heavy 26" SS barrel. I put it in a HS-Precision stock and a Vortex 6x24 Viper PST. I just need a trigger and I'm set. I loaded some 180 BT for break in, maybe this week end.
This is going to be a fun gun!

Edited - Added PIC -
View attachment Sav 12 VLP.jpg

 

[DrMike]

I do like the cartridge. I have no doubt that the Savage will meet your expectations.

 

[FOTIS]

Sweet. That rifle does have the potential to be a 1 holer.

 

[onesonek]

I will agree with Fotis and Doc.

 

[gerry]

Should be a great gun, keep us up to date on how things are going.

 

[cloverleaf]

Teknys-
Protocol dicates that photos of said potential tack driver are required.... CL

 

[Teknys]

View attachment Sav 12 VLP.jpg

Here is a pic. Just need a trigger and I should be done.

We have a stiff breeze blowing so if it doesn't lay down I might not go out today and break it in. I'm hoping!!

 

[FOTIS]

nice!!!!!!!!

 

[shoots_5]

Sweet looking rig you put together! That should be a thumper for a good stretch downrange!

 

[DrMike]

It certainly does look business-like. I have no doubt it will perform well for you.

 

[Teknys]

View attachment Sav 12 VLP Break In.jpg
Here is a group after 12 - 15 shots and the last cleaning.
100yds off of a card table.

It has potential. The first two groups were about 1.5" and then 1.25" and then 1" with cleaning between. It got a little better after each cleaning.

 

[DrMike]

Good deal; the rifle does look as if it is living up to expectations.

 

[cloverleaf]

Yup....that'll do.... :shock: :wink: Nice Rifle!

 

[longwinters]

Thats quite the rifle. Any idea what it weighs? What are you planning to use it for?

Long

 

[Woodycreek]

Nice rifle and looks like a shooter.

 

[Teknys]

Long,
your question on weight and another post about the weight of our hunting rifles made me curious. I've never really weighed my hunting guns.
So....
Sako75 Finnlight w/4.5x14 CDS = 8.5#
Sav 16 Bear Hunter w/3.5x10 VX-L = 9.5#
Sav 10 Pred MAX 243 w/Vortex PST = 10.5#

The gun in this post:
Sav 12 VLP w/Vortex PST 6x24 - 11.5#

My intent in the near future for this gun is for medium range (500 -800 yds) play / hunting for deer / coyotes. Presently I have started archery hunting for elk so they are safe from me. :wink: