Savage 10FCP-SR 24" 308win, Video Review

[sgreen3]

I finally got my hands on one of the newer Savage FCP-SR 24" models in 308win. I have to say so far I'm super impressed, its just so tough to beat Savages out of the box accuracy. Especially with shooting just factory ammo. I really like the fluting on the rifle its well done with smooth cuts in the fluting, the threads were perfect. Only real downside to rifle is the new polymer 10rd box mag their using in this newer FCP-SR model. It kept having trouble falling out after mounted. I really don't like that, but for the price point compared to the first version of the FCP-SR I cant really complain much. Although I wish they would have done something a little different, maybe something along the lines of what Howa does with their ATI 10rd DBM kit. All in all I'm super stoked about it, cant wait to load development and get it stepped out a bit further!


This 5 Shot group at 210yrds with factory Federal Gold Medal Match ammo, pretty much sums up what most of us have come to expect out of a Savage rifle these days. With factory ammo out of a factory rifle Ill take it!

[video=youtube;cQmOyd2dmbc]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQmOyd2dmbc[/video]

 

[NyleRN]

Good review. Glad I bought a good lot of FGMM 168gr. I'm sure my Savage will shoot it just as well. Need to shoot some of that Perfecta I bought so I can start doing some load development.

 

[sgreen3]

Thanks! Yea actually that brass is pretty nice in that Perfecta, Ive loaded the cases a couple times now.

 

[Fordtough25]

Slick review and rifle buddy, feel good to be back in a 30 caliber?

 

[sgreen3]

Slick review and rifle buddy, feel good to be back in a 30 caliber?

Thanks buddy. Most defiantly! No sense in trying to re-invent the wheel, when this caliber does any and everything I need it to do.

 

[mulsas]

Enjoyed seeing your reviews. Slightly off topic, if you had to pick between a ruger american and like a basic savage 11, which way would you go? Probably won't go wrong with either, but just curious to hear your opinion, since i think i have seen you have had them all.

 

[rugertoter]

Wow, 210 yards? Impressive shooting!

 

[NyleRN]

Enjoyed seeing your reviews. Slightly off topic, if you had to pick between a ruger american and like a basic savage 11, which way would you go? Probably won't go wrong with either, but just curious to hear your opinion, since i think i have seen you have had them all.

Savage simply for the accutrigger. Both would shoot minute of deer heart/lungs. JMO

 

[Fordtough25]

Enjoyed seeing your reviews. Slightly off topic, if you had to pick between a ruger american and like a basic savage 11, which way would you go? Probably won't go wrong with either, but just curious to hear your opinion, since i think i have seen you have had them all.

I picked up a ruger American and like it a lot. Def better than an axis lol

 

[sgreen3]

Enjoyed seeing your reviews. Slightly off topic, if you had to pick between a ruger american and like a basic savage 11, which way would you go? Probably won't go wrong with either, but just curious to hear your opinion, since i think i have seen you have had them all.

Thanks! Well I would have to ask what you'd be doing with the rifle. If your looking for strictly a target rifle to just take to the range and shoot paper with occasionally taking hunting. Then honestly either will serve you well It really just boils down to personal preference. For me though I have to give the edge to the Savage if for no other reason than the Accutrigger. Its just such an Awesome trigger to get in a factory rifle. Not to say the Ruger trigger in the American line isn't nice, cause it is for the price point of the rifle. Also I like a heavy barrel but I target shoot and don't hunt so weight for me is not an issue. Ruger only offers a slightly heavier profile than the standard sporter in the Predator line of rifles. Also the aftermarket is flooded with stocks and other accessories for the Savage were the Ruger is still got a little catching up to do although there are some nice stock options now for them. Bottom line, if your looking for a straight up budget rifle that will allow you to get out and shoot with respectable accuracy that wont break the bank, the Ruger is probably the way to go (their Predator line of rifles is very tempting, for the features you get with the price point of the rifle). On the other hand if you don't mind spending a little more, I think you'd be very well served by a Savage. With the price point and proven out of the box accuracy, its hard to debate against their value. Hope this helps!

 

[sgreen3]

I picked up a ruger American and like it a lot. Def better than an axis lol

I love Savage rifles, but have to agree with this...

 

[sgreen3]

Wow, 210 yards? Impressive shooting!

Thanks bud! I'm sure it was the rifles doing

 

[mulsas]

if you don't mind spending a little more, I think you'd be very well served by a Savage. With the price point and proven out of the box accuracy, its hard to debate against their value. Hope this helps!

Thanks for sharing. Built an AR for my son and I as step 1 to start stretching out, with the goal possibly being a hunt out west some day. So for this rifle it would hopefully see a little hunting use. I have pretty much assumed I would be getting a Savage because of its reputation, I was just interested to hear how the ruger compares.

 

[sgreen3]

Ruger is doing some awesome things with their American line of rifles, IMO they have probably the best "budget bolt gun" out right with the trigger they have an nice accuracy their a great gun. With that being said with the proven reliability and accuracy out of the box with Savage for not really a whole lot more money considering what your getting for it, its hard not to get one.

 

[sgreen3]

Got some more shooting done with this rifle over the last couple weeks and with my handload its proven to be quite accurate. Still hard to believe the out of the box accuracy of these rifles. Here are a couple 5 shot groups at 275yrds using a 168gr SMK over 40.1gr of 8208xbr set at 2.210 oal. I think the thing I'm liking about the rifle so far is the consistency I've seen with it. Each time out of the case results and hits are comparable to the last time out.

 

[Rockhopper]

Very cool, thanks for the video. As it happens I just started looking into these this weekend, perhaps as a DMR-type setup.

 

[sgreen3]

Very cool, thanks for the video. As it happens I just started looking into these this weekend, perhaps as a DMR-type setup.

Thanks! The 20" version of this rifle would make a great DMR style rifle...

 

[singlesix]

That's some good shooting. What is the twist rate? I have a Savage 223 and agreement with the out of the box accuracy.

 

[sgreen3]

That's some good shooting. What is the twist rate? I have a Savage 223 and agreement with the out of the box accuracy.

Thanks! Its a 1:10 twist, so it really likes the 168gr projectiles. Still want to try some heavier weight ones just to see what they do....

 

[Rayne]

I bought a Savage 10 FCP a few weeks ago so this review has perfect timing. Mine is a older version but has the heavy black accustock, not camo stock. So far, I really like it. I had planned on re-barreling it into a 6.5 creedmoor or a .260 after deer season, but am not as certain about that as I was when I first bought it. Either way, I'll be ready for the next distance shoot at your place because I'm gonna practice using the bi-pod more than just the day before.