Initial report Savage 112 Magnum Target

[Major Kong]

I recently picked up a Savage Model 112 Magnum Target in 338 LM. I took it out to ORSA today for barrel break-in. I shot 10 rounds of 250gr Lapua Scenar, using Lapua brass and 91 grains of H1000. Projectiles were set with a .025 jump. I wasn't shooting for accuracy or even truly to zero the scope, just to get a feel for it and break the barrel in.

After just 10 rounds I can confirm a few things: 1) It's impossible not to grin when you shoot this thing. 2) The target accu-trigger is super-responsive. I don't have a gauge to measure the pull but it feels like a factory setting of 1lb-ish. 3) The muzzle brake will not make you any friends on the firing line. Luckily today I didn't have anyone on either side of me so it wasn't an issue.

I didn't get a picture at the range but this is it while I was mounting the scope. It's got a Ken Farrell 20moa base, Seekins rings, and a Vortex Viper PST FFP 6-24x50 that I took off another rifle.

 

[MacGyver]

That's a great looking setup!

[Major Kong]

13 minutes ago, 06sandstone said:

That a nice combo you got there. 

How do you like that FFP? Is it MIL- MIL? And, What reticle do you have ? 

 

Cant wait to see some groups. 

Thanks, I got the EBR-1 MRAD reticle and I do prefer the FFP.

As far as the groups, I'm going to try load development with OCW for this one. My shooting buddy swears by it and with the cost of shooting this thing getting a pet load developed a little more quickly sounds good to me. For anyone not familiar with OCW here's the skinny:

http://optimalchargeweight.embarqspace.com/

[ReeferMac]

Sweet looking gun!

Looking at a savage myself (never enough bread to go around...)

 

- K
 

[3gundave]

Nice setup. Glad that you are doing a barrel break in. Some people think that is witchcraft.

[sybo]

Nice set-up!! That's quite a boom stick! Post up some groups!

[rugerla1]

Very nice rifle!