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Post by killitgrillit on Feb 15, 2009 15:32:39 GMT -5
Just like to say hi and thank ya'll for spending my money for me ;D I found this sight and ya'll pushed me over the edge. I got a 10ml II on the way SS laminated stock. I went to the store yesterday and picked up some 5744, xtps, sabots and primers. Went to midway and ordered the burris dual dovetail scope mounts with signature rings. Have the spin jag and starter on the way. Randy wakeman breech plug and ventliners Haven't decided on a scope yet, probably a leupy. Anything I missed?  Already have an rcbs chargmaster so no problem on weighing powder. Again thx for all the info been searching the forum for about the last two weeks before I jumped in to get my feet wet |
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Post by whyohe on Feb 15, 2009 15:55:04 GMT -5
first welcome to the board, and then the addiction ;D. if you havent already, read the tip and hints especially about mounting the scope bases and what you need to check. ask any question we love to help.
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Post by fowlplay on Feb 15, 2009 16:55:54 GMT -5
Welcome,
We are glad we can help spend your money. ;D It will be money well spent. Don't forget to give it a good scrubbing and lube the breech plug and ventliner. When you start shooting it, make sure you wait 10 minutes minimal between shots.
Steve
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Post by zakjak221 on Feb 15, 2009 19:37:39 GMT -5
Welcome, there is a lot of tips/advice to learn here.
I started the same way you did.
Great board & people here.
Mark
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Post by onecardchuck on Feb 16, 2009 12:27:02 GMT -5
Be sure to read up on lubing the breach plug and ventliner, and using the correct components and the correct torquing or lack of torquing when putting together and installing into the barrel. This can save you a frozen BP and ventliner after your first range session.
Enjoy the journey it is a splendid road to travel, although frustrating at times well worth it in the end. Like the others said to make the journey less frustrating read up on the proper things to do with your Savage.
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Post by rexxer on Feb 16, 2009 13:29:04 GMT -5
Welcome Aboard! This is a very bad board if you have tight pockets as you already know! Really,its a great bunch of guys with alot of different goals. Ask away at questions!Have fun!
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Post by Richard on Feb 16, 2009 15:08:07 GMT -5
killigrillit.....welcome to the board. Don't get too caught up on the "wait ten minutes between shots" thing. There are easy ways around it. Read carefully in the hints and tips... particularly the "cool rod" barrel cooler. But yes, you cannot get the barrel too warm or it will soften the sabot and that in turn causes them to blow/leak pressure and inaccuracy. Feel free to PM me and I'll give you my phone if there is a question not answered here.
Richard
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Post by dave d. on Feb 16, 2009 19:11:02 GMT -5
:)welcome killitgrillit and congrats on your purchase.looks like like you have it pretty much covered to start.goodluck at the range...
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Post by huntingmike on Feb 17, 2009 0:39:41 GMT -5
Welcome to the board.
It is the only thing that is free!!! But it is oh so helpful !!!
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Post by killitgrillit on Feb 17, 2009 16:18:07 GMT -5
Thx for the warm welcome and advice ya'll, I'am sure I'll have some questions down the road. gotta run UPS just showed up with a long box marked savage, got to go do some fondling. ;D
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Post by iowamuzzleloader on Feb 19, 2009 1:36:52 GMT -5
Welcome and the $$ is just part of the deal. I racked up an extra $1000 in it AFTER I had it set up the first year. New Zeiss scope, rayhill bedding took care of that. And don't forget the expensive Barnes Originals if you go that way. I bought $300 worth after the gun mods. But when you get the results you desire or better, you forget about the money. Good luck!
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Post by 30calrifle on Feb 20, 2009 11:46:52 GMT -5
JMHO - For your scope, do not overpower your choice!
Here's why, 90% of the time you will have it on the lowest setting, why? Because you want the brightest view and widest view you can get. The only time you will crank it up if you want to verify antlers or your in a tree stand and have a nice shot out past 100 yds. In the Northeast here that is rare.
JMHO - I have a Burris 2 x 7 FF2, in Burris rings and bases, the reticle is a German post and cross hair they have in stock. You don't want to play sniper with the gun unless you live in the Midwest where there aren't any trees. Is that true? I've never been there but I've been to N. Carolina and you can have plenty of yardage over the cotton fields.
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Post by mshm99 on Feb 20, 2009 19:02:43 GMT -5
Welcome
All good advice. I agree with the 2X7 power, IMO the lower power is most useful stalking or chasing down wounded. The cool rod is also useful in the winter,and , you don't need the ice. The rod cools down just fine sitting onthe bench while you are shooting.
mshm
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Post by Richard on Feb 20, 2009 21:18:25 GMT -5
mshm............I gotta hang mine out the window, its too warm inside where we shoot! ;D
Richard
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Post by mshm99 on Feb 20, 2009 23:26:37 GMT -5
Richard, I hope you are talking about the cooling rod.
mshm
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Post by ET on Feb 21, 2009 0:26:02 GMT -5
;D ;D ;D
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Post by nitro1947 on Feb 21, 2009 14:23:03 GMT -5
No bragging allowed Richard
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