Savage 12 LRP - Range Report

precision_shooter · June 28, 2015, 01:11 PM

Finally got my "new" Savage out to the range.
Weather was a comfortable 82 degrees with 0 wind. Only ranges close to me have a max distance of 100 yds. Shot 3 shots at 25yds, then headed over to the 100yd line.

Setup:
Savage 12 Long Range Precision
6.5 Creedmoor
Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50 MIL/MIL (SFP)
Harris BR Bipod
Rear Bag
Trigger pull weight is set at about 1.25 lbs.
Shooting factory Hornady 120gr and 140gr AMAX.

120 AMAX

140 AMAX

I did not do as well with the 140's as I did with the 120's, but I know the rifle is capable of better accuracy than I shot. Next up will be to try to stretch her legs a little and do some shooting at longer distances.

The rifle functioned flawlessly and was a joy to shoot. Very little recoil thanks to the heavy weight of the rifle. Overall, i'm pleased with the first outing.

Rob62 · June 28, 2015, 02:05 PM

Thanks for sharing.

Nice set up.

Is that an I Phone ballistic program you are using ? Which one ?

Regards,

Rob

precision_shooter · June 28, 2015, 02:18 PM

Yep, it's an iPhone app called Ballistic.

Rancid · June 28, 2015, 02:36 PM

I found the same thing with my Wby Vanguard. It shoots 120 AMAX better than the 140's. Less than 1 MOA out to 900 yards.

I really enjoy shooting this caliber.

tobnpr · June 29, 2015, 11:19 AM

These rifles are known to be 1000 yard capable contenders right out of the box, with the Hornady ammo. Impressive stuff for a rifle with a street price of about a grand.

I've been waiting for MONTHS now, for their release of the 112 Magnum Target in .338 Lapua. Got everything to load for it, now just waiting for the rifle...

Savages may not be great on looks- but no one can argue with the fact that they shoot out-of-the-box.

Nice setup.

June 28, 2015, 01:11 PM	#1
precision_shooter Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 2,475	Savage 12 LRP - Range Report Finally got my "new" Savage out to the range. Weather was a comfortable 82 degrees with 0 wind. Only ranges close to me have a max distance of 100 yds. Shot 3 shots at 25yds, then headed over to the 100yd line. Setup: Savage 12 Long Range Precision 6.5 Creedmoor Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50 MIL/MIL (SFP) Harris BR Bipod Rear Bag Trigger pull weight is set at about 1.25 lbs. Shooting factory Hornady 120gr and 140gr AMAX. 120 AMAX 140 AMAX I did not do as well with the 140's as I did with the 120's, but I know the rifle is capable of better accuracy than I shot. Next up will be to try to stretch her legs a little and do some shooting at longer distances. The rifle functioned flawlessly and was a joy to shoot. Very little recoil thanks to the heavy weight of the rifle. Overall, i'm pleased with the first outing. __________________ "Laws that forbid the carrying of arms...disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes...Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed man." - Thomas Jefferson, 1776

June 28, 2015, 02:05 PM	#2
Rob62 Senior Member Join Date: June 28, 1999 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 560	Thanks for sharing. Nice set up. Is that an I Phone ballistic program you are using ? Which one ? Regards, Rob __________________ NRA & NAHC Life Member

June 28, 2015, 02:18 PM	#3
precision_shooter Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 2,475	Yep, it's an iPhone app called Ballistic. __________________ "Laws that forbid the carrying of arms...disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes...Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed man." - Thomas Jefferson, 1776

June 29, 2015, 11:19 AM	#5
tobnpr Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 4,556	These rifles are known to be 1000 yard capable contenders right out of the box, with the Hornady ammo. Impressive stuff for a rifle with a street price of about a grand. I've been waiting for MONTHS now, for their release of the 112 Magnum Target in .338 Lapua. Got everything to load for it, now just waiting for the rifle... Savages may not be great on looks- but no one can argue with the fact that they shoot out-of-the-box. Nice setup. __________________ Remington 700/Savage Rebarreling /Action Blueprinting 07 FFL /Mosin-Nagant Custom Shop/Bent Bolts Genuine Cerakote Applicator www.biggorillagunworks.com

June 28, 2015, 02:36 PM	#4
Rancid Senior Member Join Date: June 24, 2015 Posts: 185	I found the same thing with my Wby Vanguard. It shoots 120 AMAX better than the 140's. Less than 1 MOA out to 900 yards. I really enjoy shooting this caliber.