Savage 10 FCP-K, as good as it sounds??
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Reloading? Dive in. Head first. It's worth every penny. I started reloading for my .308, and I haven't saved a dime, but I sure shoot a heck of a lot more!
Regarding .308 for 1k; to each his own. It's well documented that it's capable of going to 1k and beyond assuming you have enough range in your optic for hold-overs / dopes, and can make the wind call. Others do it better, meaning less hold-over, less holds for wind, etc. etc.. but there aren't a lot of calibers that won't make it to a grand. Pick your poison.
Heavy bullets in fast twist rates are a requirement; again, well documented. However (maybe you can speak to these, Dan), I've got some Berger VLD hybrid 168gr that are supposed to be the cat's meow. Anybody else here tried these?
Regarding .308 for 1k; to each his own. It's well documented that it's capable of going to 1k and beyond assuming you have enough range in your optic for hold-overs / dopes, and can make the wind call. Others do it better, meaning less hold-over, less holds for wind, etc. etc.. but there aren't a lot of calibers that won't make it to a grand. Pick your poison.
Heavy bullets in fast twist rates are a requirement; again, well documented. However (maybe you can speak to these, Dan), I've got some Berger VLD hybrid 168gr that are supposed to be the cat's meow. Anybody else here tried these?
Dan Newberry
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"Regarding .308 for 1k; to each his own. It's well documented that it's capable of going to 1k and beyond assuming you have enough range in your optic for hold-overs / dopes, and can make the wind call."
Good point... shooting the .308 at 1000 yards is not as hard as many make it sound. You have to learn to dope with with any cartridge--no matter how efficient the bullet is. If we wish to avail ourselves of the flatter trajectory and reduced wind drift of longer, skinnier bullets, that's all well and good--but if we fudge the wind call, we're nearly as apt to miss with a 6.5/284 as with a .308 win.
On our last long range match, I shot my 10FP (LE2B) Savage .308 against mostly 6.5's and on the steel plates at ranges from 350 to 1040 yards, I outscored all of the 6.5's in the match--and many of the guys were very familiar with the course. I say that not to indicate there's anything all that special about me--because there's not; it's just that knowing your rifle and knowing how to dope the wind is the key. Your cartridge of choice is not really as important.
Dan
Good point... shooting the .308 at 1000 yards is not as hard as many make it sound. You have to learn to dope with with any cartridge--no matter how efficient the bullet is. If we wish to avail ourselves of the flatter trajectory and reduced wind drift of longer, skinnier bullets, that's all well and good--but if we fudge the wind call, we're nearly as apt to miss with a 6.5/284 as with a .308 win.
On our last long range match, I shot my 10FP (LE2B) Savage .308 against mostly 6.5's and on the steel plates at ranges from 350 to 1040 yards, I outscored all of the 6.5's in the match--and many of the guys were very familiar with the course. I say that not to indicate there's anything all that special about me--because there's not; it's just that knowing your rifle and knowing how to dope the wind is the key. Your cartridge of choice is not really as important.
Dan
Well i own a 6.5 Creedmoor and ammo isnt flowing right now. Before the scare it was a 45 minute drive to the store that'd have all i needed on the shelf but its been sold out since. Got a case online in december havent seen any more available since. 26 bucks a box is what i pay also. Hopefully they get some in stock for when the snow melts... Only throwing that out there because ammo cost/availability is as important as rifle availability.
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^^^ this is what I have learned to believe . For a while I was planing on getting a 300 win mag or the 7mm mag for long range shooting . I also wanted to get a 40cal pistol an AK , something in 45-70 . the list of cartridges was growing fast and I just stopped that thought proses and decided to stick to a few good common calibers just to keep it simple and cheaper . Thats why I bought the FCP-K in 308 . It's all I need and it will out shoot me for a while . I already have a Ruger American in 308 and if a semi auto 308 comes along at a good price I'll pick one up . I just don't need or want 15 different cals right now . I've got 9mm ,.22 , 223 , 5.56 , 308 , 12ga and I think I'm going to stick with that group of calibers for a while .
YES it is . In fact it's better !! Buy one you will not be sorry . I took mine out for the first time today . It is truly amazing I will write a full review with pics soon titled Savage FCP-k review . 
Here is the review
http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=517846
Here is the review
http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=517846
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