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Today I shot my 2nd F-CLASS match. 600 yards. The conditions were tough with the wind blowing from behind switching frequently from L-R and R-L at 7-15 mph.
While I am still unclassified so I had to shoot master, I'm going to be in the marksman (avg 90-91) class once they finally get me classified. Right now I'm shooting a Ruger SR 556 Varmint .223 AR with Harris style bipod and 20" stainless bull barrel.
If I am going to stick with it, I'm going to need a rifle. The .308's and open rifles dominated in the conditions today, and with a new son on the way, I can't afford two rifles so I'm going with the .308. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with the Savage 12 F-TR in .308.
I ask because it leaves a lot of money left over for a Nighforce or SB scope... They are selling on gun broker for around $1200 new.
While I cannot quite out shoot my match grade AR yet, the the only guys shooting .223 are shooting the Berger 90 great Vlad's out of 30" barrels at 2900 fps or more....My gun cannot do that and most of those guys have two guns, .308 for windy days and .223 on calmer days.
Anyway, the Savage seems like a decent entry level gun? If it will hold 1/2 minute at 600 yards it's better than I am right now. Anyway, just wanted some feedback.
Thanks
While I am still unclassified so I had to shoot master, I'm going to be in the marksman (avg 90-91) class once they finally get me classified. Right now I'm shooting a Ruger SR 556 Varmint .223 AR with Harris style bipod and 20" stainless bull barrel.
If I am going to stick with it, I'm going to need a rifle. The .308's and open rifles dominated in the conditions today, and with a new son on the way, I can't afford two rifles so I'm going with the .308. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with the Savage 12 F-TR in .308.
I ask because it leaves a lot of money left over for a Nighforce or SB scope... They are selling on gun broker for around $1200 new.
While I cannot quite out shoot my match grade AR yet, the the only guys shooting .223 are shooting the Berger 90 great Vlad's out of 30" barrels at 2900 fps or more....My gun cannot do that and most of those guys have two guns, .308 for windy days and .223 on calmer days.
Anyway, the Savage seems like a decent entry level gun? If it will hold 1/2 minute at 600 yards it's better than I am right now. Anyway, just wanted some feedback.
Thanks