savage 12 benchrest for f class?

mick6220 · Post by **mick6220** » Thu Jul 25, 2013 8:51 pm

I'm new to f class, well about to join have been shooting for 18 years but not long range. Was wondering if anyone on here could tell me If a savage 12 benchrest in .308 is a good kit to start off with?

RAVEN · Post by **RAVEN** » Thu Jul 25, 2013 9:00 pm

It will be fine
Most of us started with a hunting rifle so you are ahead there
Savage make some very good gear and their Mod 12 are generally suited for most long range shooting.
RB

mick6220 · Post by **mick6220** » Thu Jul 25, 2013 9:14 pm

Cheers mate I don't have a big budget coz the wife thinks I should do things on the house first. But I can do this for around 3 grand.

DannyS · Post by **DannyS** » Thu Jul 25, 2013 9:24 pm

Half inch 5 round groups from a stirling. 22mag at 200 yds, we all want one of them

mick6220 · Post by **mick6220** » Thu Jul 25, 2013 10:30 pm

Nah it's a cheap piece of crap that I floated the barrel on, I still got it , can't seem to part with it.

higginsdj · Post by **higginsdj** » Fri Jul 26, 2013 7:54 am

I started with an Omark then a Savage 12 F/TR. The latter shot like crap until I got it properly bedded by a gunsmith - now it shoots great.

Cheers

David

John23 · Post by **John23** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 7:48 pm

I own one and enjoy shooting it.

Can I ask why the 12 Benchrest over the 12 Fclass?
I would think the 12 Fclass tracks better in bags due to parallel butt.

JH

RAVEN · Post by **RAVEN** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 8:17 pm

higginsdj
Very rarely does a factory rifle shoot great straight out of the box they are manufactured to a price not and accuracy standard
But a good choice
RB

mick6220 · Post by **mick6220** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 8:19 pm

Ok I like the look of the benchrest more I don't like the flat bottom on the f class but more importantly they don't do it in .308 and that is what I wanna shoot.

John23 · Post by **John23** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 8:39 pm

308 yes fine!

Stuff the look, it has no effect on function.

Are you shooting bipod or rest?
I assume the 12 bench rest has the same 3" forend as the 12 Fclass?

Also have you considered the FTR?

JH

mick6220 · Post by **mick6220** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 8:46 pm

Yeah I have but I have a question. What are the rules in f/tr? Do we do it in wa? Is it .223/.308 or other exotic species?

John23 · Post by **John23** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 8:48 pm

No not FTR

The Savage 12 FTR in 308 win.
Its a model that I have seen many more times in the country compared to the 12 Benchrest

JH

RAVEN · Post by **RAVEN** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 8:54 pm

FTR is bipod only
8.25kg including bipod
any 30cal or .223 projectile
safe trigger
this is the international form of FS
RB

Quick · Post by **Quick** » Thu Aug 01, 2013 6:36 am

Mick,

Have you started shooting with a club yet? I'd be looking at what the too guys use and see how you can build the same within your budget. You will be better suited I think. You can shoot F/TR here in Australia, its just to be shot under F-Open. It's not a seperate class yet. I'd also be looking on used guns for the rifle you want aswell.

mick6220 · Post by **mick6220** » Thu Aug 01, 2013 8:17 am

No I haven't started with a club yet been working 7 days to get more cash, but will be shortly. Didn't know about used guns ie chamber or barrel a bit flogged out.