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Old January 8, 2018, 01:27 AM   #1
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Ruger precision vs savage ashbury

I would like to know the boards opinion on which one to chose in a 6.5 creedmore.
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Old January 8, 2018, 02:09 PM   #2
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I got to shoot an RPR. It did not shoot that well and I was not very impressed with it. Owner sold it.

The Savage has the heart of a Model 10 action, those are nicely done and usually very accurate (sub 5/8 MOA in my experience)
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Old January 8, 2018, 09:26 PM   #3
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I had to look up the Savage Ashbury, as i had not heard of it before.

Looks like a ready to go mall ninja gun. For $1700

What is the intended purpose of said rifle?
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Old January 8, 2018, 10:20 PM   #4
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I have seen the Savage Ashbury Precision in use for Precision Rifle Series competitive shooting in "production class" which requires a factory rifle with MSRP under $2,000. In this price range, I would guess that the desired features include the extended bolt knob, fully enclosed free float handguard, and more secure stock (over the standard Stealth model).

I am heavily looking into getting a Savage for exactly that reason (and over all other offerings because they have more available in left hand)
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Old January 9, 2018, 02:34 AM   #5
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my intended use

My intended use for this rifle is to be able shoot at distances of 1000 yards and beyond.
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Old January 9, 2018, 05:10 AM   #6
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For the Precision Rifle Series i could see it.

For bench rest, or prone casual or competition i'd look at a Savage Model 12.
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Old January 9, 2018, 05:16 AM   #7
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I was talking to a gunsmith recently who owned a RPR. He bought a Ruger American in the same 6.5 Creedmore....and found the American would actually shoot a tighter group than the RPR.
Doesn't look as mean and dangerous as the RPR though.
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My intended use for this rifle is to be able shoot at distances of 1000 yards and beyond.
You can get a Cabala only Savage 10T for under $500 (rebate) that will do that.

Or even a 12FV.

Even at the cost of a Boyds Laminated stock you would be way ahead.

Its a pretty tacti cool gun and like the looks but it won't shoot any better than a standard heavy barrel gun.
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Old January 9, 2018, 08:56 PM   #9
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I have a Savage Ashbury rifle in .308.
I got it in a trade.
It is a VERY good shooting rifle. Very good shooting. I fired over 20 different loads out of it before I found ONE that shot over an inch at 100 yards. It is a real tack driver.
If you are looking for that style of rifle, I am more than happy with mine.

That being said, I am not sure I would buy one new. I might, but I am not sure I would. Like someone posted eariler, the Savage 12FV or something like that is also a very good shooting rifle for far less money. My 6.5 Creed is a Savage Model 10T- SR and it is a good shooting rifle. But not as good as the Ashbury.

I never shot a Ruger Precision Rifle, so I can't make an honest judgement between the two.
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Old January 10, 2018, 11:15 AM   #10
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Cabelas 12FV and replace the stock. MDT LSS if you want a chassis. That leaves a lot more for optics.
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I like the Boyds Laminated stocks. They are as good as any composite, though they are not Chassis rifles. Under $110 (you can get added features that make it more)

The Thumbhole Varmint is very good, the Lightweight Hunter is very good and the Pro Varmint is very good if you don't like the Thumb hole design.
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Old January 11, 2018, 04:38 PM   #12
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I bought the Savage 12 FV in 6.5 CM. I was planning on a possible buy for the Boyd stock. It shoots well enough with the factory stock I am going to stick with that for a while. With the money I saved I was able to put better scope, mounts, and rings on it. I was also able to buy reloading dies, and enough components to load 500 rounds of ammo. (100 pieces of brass so 100 at a time.) I came out at still less than either of those would cost. With the Boyd's At One stock it would have came out at about the same.


Say what you wish. I have a rifle that gives sub MOA, and enough ammo to get whole lot of practice with. If you are going for bang for the buck it would be hard to beat. I also have a $100 check that I got in the mail from Savage. I am going to use it to buy more powder, and bullets.
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I think the 12FV stock is ok. More so in 6.5 than the 308 and the recoil.

As I did a major change on mine the stock was done as well. Its around $120 or some such and amazing good price for a first class stock.

Trigger is still the same one. I may upgrade but its worked pretty well.
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