Savage 10 FCP

Wendyj · June 17, 2017, 10:44 AM

Found one of these with a great price tag today. Not sure what to scope it up with yet but had a Nikon Prostaff 7 2.5x10 laying around and put it on for the time being. Didn't know Savage had a 5r rifling in their guns but I like it in my Remington. Only drawback I can see so far is the bolt is a little rough and has to me moved with a little force to get a bullet out of the magazine. Wish they made a smaller magazine for it but can't find it on the web. Anyone own one and if so any pros and cons. Can't get to the range until next weekend but looking forward to it. Really like the accutrigger. Swore I would never buy another Savage but may indeed buy some more if this is a shooter.

ocharry · June 17, 2017, 11:51 AM

i have a 308-10fc in a choate super varmint stock with a 20min rail and a 8x32-50 scope on top....it really likes varget powder and nosler 175gr. match bullets...it likes them so well it will put 5 in a cluster that you can cover with a dime at 100yrds.

i didnt think i would like the accutrigger either ...until i used it a little,,,not to bad,,,kinda like a 2 stage

me thinks you gona like this rifle

ocharry

Wendyj · June 17, 2017, 11:58 AM

Does the fc have the 10 round magazine

ed308 · June 17, 2017, 04:13 PM

If a FCP, it comes with a 10 round mag. If not, you can likely get a 10 round mag from Savage but you'll need to call them to learn which one works for that rifle. I went through the same thing with my Savage 10T. I hated the stock from the first day I got it. I upgraded to a MDT LSS stock and solved the mag issue.

Wendyj · June 17, 2017, 04:50 PM

I've got a 10 round mag it came with. Wish they made a smaller one.

ocharry · June 17, 2017, 10:13 PM

Wendyj...my fc has internal mag.....I think it hold 4 maybe 5 ends

But it is Scarry accurate...lol...sure makes me look good..lol

Ocharry

cw308 · June 18, 2017, 08:37 AM

Wendyj
I think Brownells has a 4 round magazine for the 10 fc.

ocharry · June 18, 2017, 09:29 AM

i am sorry,,,i been calling my rifle a FC,,,when in fact it is a FP

cw308 got me to thinking and i had to look

sorry for any confusion on my part,,,one thing i am not confused about is how accurate the rifle is ,,,but mine does have internal mag.

ocharry

RC20 · June 18, 2017, 10:05 AM

I have not had anything very good out of the pencil barrel Savages, the Varming barrels seem to be pretty decent.

Savage is a button rifled barrel, they tend to be on the rough side. Shilen is also button rifled but they lap the barrel.

Savage uses the old straighten the barrel fixture if its bent a bit, none of the aftermarket barrel makers do that, they toss them though they usually do not get bend ones wither.

Remington uses hammer forged and their barrels are smooth.

How that affects or does not the 5R not a clue.

I put Savage pre fit barrels on mine, two are bull and one is varmint.

Shilen is good, CB is reported very good (I do not have one) XC is ok but not great, Lother Walther is very good but unless they have the caliber you want in pre fit, expensive.

Boyds laminated stocks hold up like the campsites and are fairly light, they look a lot better with a variety of types.

Fit on two I have is excellent.

You can build a very nice custom gun for under $800. Tools for the barrel work are about $150 (you can forgo the torque wrench, I use it because I have it)

cw308 · June 18, 2017, 10:26 AM

Are you sure its 5R rifling ? I have a M24 5R barrel on my 308 from Rock Creek. SR is threaded .

Wendyj · June 18, 2017, 11:07 AM

According to manual and web it's 5r. It's a 10 FCP SR

cw308 · June 18, 2017, 01:22 PM

Wendyj
Nice rifle , friends I shoot with have Savages . The bolt face seems to self center, haven't seen that on other brands. Brownells has a 4 round mag. Are you using it for hunting or bench shooting. With the 5R rifling , cleaning seems much easier 4 to 5 patches with the Parker Hale jag. Good luck with your new toy

Chris

Wendyj · June 18, 2017, 04:32 PM

I would like to hunt but would really like a shorter magazine

RC20 · June 19, 2017, 10:04 AM

Obviously not a candidate for the Ninja , Tacticool , Zombie hunting crowd.

Bill Daniel · June 19, 2017, 04:34 PM

Wendy, I have an older Savage 10 FCP HS that came with a 4 round flush fit box mag. I don't know if the SR has different bottom metal but regardless it holds less than 1 MOA if I do my part.
All the best,
Bill

Wendyj · June 19, 2017, 07:11 PM

I found one at Brownells finally. I do have some different Arsenal for Ninjas and Zombies. Lol. Just wanted to hunt and do a little bench with this one. Who knows. May get the tactical chassis and hunt a zombie or 10.

ed308 · June 20, 2017, 03:36 PM

To be on the safe side for the box mag, call Savage and inquire which one it takes. They'll know and you can likely order directly from Savage. The reason I'm suggesting you call is due to problems I had trying to find 10 round mags for my Savage 10T. I ordered a couple from the two websites and both came it wrong. But you'll have to call Savage since they don't have a web store. Good luck.

Wendyj · June 20, 2017, 06:50 PM

Thanks Ed. Brownells mags are new an no pictures until a later date. Good advise. Even with a picture I could come out wrong.

hps1 · June 20, 2017, 09:57 PM

Check out Midway. Fits 10FC according to literature

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/686...eel-blue-matte

or this fits Savage Axis, Edge

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/177...-round-polymer

I think only difference is mag. latch on magazine on latter and on the FC latch is on the rifle. Midway customer service very good, I'd bet they can advise you as can Brownell's.

Regards,
hps

AllenJ · June 20, 2017, 11:28 PM

Congrats on the purchase Wendy, I'm sure you're going to like it. I have the Precision Carbine with 5r rifling and really like mine. It shoots very well with 168's, 175's and 178's using both IMR4064 and Varget. I don't know if our rifles have the same magazines but I got two 10 rounders and an extended mag release from Darkeagle Custom Inc. They are pricey but very well made.

Wendyj · June 21, 2017, 07:35 AM

Hoping it does good. I've got about 100 rounds of each in 175 sierra match kings and about 100 Hornady ELD X. About half of each loaded with 4064 and varget. Curious to see how it groups.

ed308 · June 21, 2017, 11:55 AM

I'm sure it will with Varget. My 10T loves Varget and the 168 and 175 gr bullets.

2ndtimer · June 21, 2017, 04:53 PM

The four round flush fit magazine for the 10T will work. I am using one of the 10 round magazines from your rifle in my 10T, and it works fine. Do not order one for the Axis, it has a different locking system and won't work in our rifles.

RC20 · June 22, 2017, 01:14 PM

And while my brother laughs at me, Cabella has its own line of Hornady ZMAX (Zombie Max) varmint bullets (223 I think as well as the 30 caliber I use)

$144 for 500 in 30 caliber. They shoot really good and they weigh in so close its not even worth soring by weight.

stegar1 · June 22, 2017, 01:24 PM

i just bought a 10 fcp in 6.5 last week. i put a S.W.F.A 3-15x42 ffp on it. Great Glass for a great price.

June 17, 2017, 11:51 AM	#2
ocharry Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2006 Posts: 687	i have a 308-10fc in a choate super varmint stock with a 20min rail and a 8x32-50 scope on top....it really likes varget powder and nosler 175gr. match bullets...it likes them so well it will put 5 in a cluster that you can cover with a dime at 100yrds. i didnt think i would like the accutrigger either ...until i used it a little,,,not to bad,,,kinda like a 2 stage me thinks you gona like this rifle ocharry __________________ The felon does not fear the police, and he fears neither judge nor jury. Therefore what he must be taught to fear is his victim." - Lt. Col. Jeff Cooper, USMC

June 17, 2017, 11:58 AM	#3
Wendyj Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2015 Location: North Georgia Posts: 1,372	Does the fc have the 10 round magazine __________________ God is NOT dead!!!!

June 17, 2017, 04:50 PM	#5
Wendyj Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2015 Location: North Georgia Posts: 1,372	I've got a 10 round mag it came with. Wish they made a smaller one. __________________ God is NOT dead!!!!

June 17, 2017, 10:13 PM	#6
ocharry Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2006 Posts: 687	Wendyj...my fc has internal mag.....I think it hold 4 maybe 5 ends But it is Scarry accurate...lol...sure makes me look good..lol Ocharry __________________ The felon does not fear the police, and he fears neither judge nor jury. Therefore what he must be taught to fear is his victim." - Lt. Col. Jeff Cooper, USMC

June 18, 2017, 09:29 AM	#8
ocharry Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2006 Posts: 687	i am sorry,,,i been calling my rifle a FC,,,when in fact it is a FP cw308 got me to thinking and i had to look sorry for any confusion on my part,,,one thing i am not confused about is how accurate the rifle is ,,,but mine does have internal mag. ocharry __________________ The felon does not fear the police, and he fears neither judge nor jury. Therefore what he must be taught to fear is his victim." - Lt. Col. Jeff Cooper, USMC

June 17, 2017, 04:13 PM	#4
ed308 Senior Member Join Date: November 5, 2016 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,147	If a FCP, it comes with a 10 round mag. If not, you can likely get a 10 round mag from Savage but you'll need to call them to learn which one works for that rifle. I went through the same thing with my Savage 10T. I hated the stock from the first day I got it. I upgraded to a MDT LSS stock and solved the mag issue.

June 18, 2017, 08:37 AM	#7
cw308 Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2010 Location: Plainview , Long Island NY Posts: 3,863	Wendyj I think Brownells has a 4 round magazine for the 10 fc.

June 18, 2017, 10:05 AM	#9
RC20 Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 7,014	I have not had anything very good out of the pencil barrel Savages, the Varming barrels seem to be pretty decent. Savage is a button rifled barrel, they tend to be on the rough side. Shilen is also button rifled but they lap the barrel. Savage uses the old straighten the barrel fixture if its bent a bit, none of the aftermarket barrel makers do that, they toss them though they usually do not get bend ones wither. Remington uses hammer forged and their barrels are smooth. How that affects or does not the 5R not a clue. I put Savage pre fit barrels on mine, two are bull and one is varmint. Shilen is good, CB is reported very good (I do not have one) XC is ok but not great, Lother Walther is very good but unless they have the caliber you want in pre fit, expensive. Boyds laminated stocks hold up like the campsites and are fairly light, they look a lot better with a variety of types. Fit on two I have is excellent. You can build a very nice custom gun for under $800. Tools for the barrel work are about $150 (you can forgo the torque wrench, I use it because I have it)

June 18, 2017, 10:26 AM	#10
cw308 Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2010 Location: Plainview , Long Island NY Posts: 3,863	Are you sure its 5R rifling ? I have a M24 5R barrel on my 308 from Rock Creek. SR is threaded .

June 18, 2017, 11:07 AM	#11
Wendyj Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2015 Location: North Georgia Posts: 1,372	According to manual and web it's 5r. It's a 10 FCP SR __________________ God is NOT dead!!!!

June 18, 2017, 01:22 PM	#12
cw308 Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2010 Location: Plainview , Long Island NY Posts: 3,863	Wendyj Nice rifle , friends I shoot with have Savages . The bolt face seems to self center, haven't seen that on other brands. Brownells has a 4 round mag. Are you using it for hunting or bench shooting. With the 5R rifling , cleaning seems much easier 4 to 5 patches with the Parker Hale jag. Good luck with your new toy Chris

June 18, 2017, 04:32 PM	#13
Wendyj Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2015 Location: North Georgia Posts: 1,372	I would like to hunt but would really like a shorter magazine __________________ God is NOT dead!!!!

June 19, 2017, 10:04 AM	#14
RC20 Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 7,014	Obviously not a candidate for the Ninja , Tacticool , Zombie hunting crowd.

June 19, 2017, 04:34 PM	#15
Bill Daniel Senior Member Join Date: February 10, 2000 Location: Bowling Green, KY. Posts: 518	Savage FCP Wendy, I have an older Savage 10 FCP HS that came with a 4 round flush fit box mag. I don't know if the SR has different bottom metal but regardless it holds less than 1 MOA if I do my part. All the best, Bill __________________ Prosecute criminals to the fullest extent of the law and their weapons will become harmless. "Let us speak courteously, deal fairly, and keep ourselves armed and ready." Theodore Roosevelt 1903

June 19, 2017, 07:11 PM	#16
Wendyj Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2015 Location: North Georgia Posts: 1,372	I found one at Brownells finally. I do have some different Arsenal for Ninjas and Zombies. Lol. Just wanted to hunt and do a little bench with this one. Who knows. May get the tactical chassis and hunt a zombie or 10. __________________ God is NOT dead!!!!

June 20, 2017, 03:36 PM	#17
ed308 Senior Member Join Date: November 5, 2016 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,147	To be on the safe side for the box mag, call Savage and inquire which one it takes. They'll know and you can likely order directly from Savage. The reason I'm suggesting you call is due to problems I had trying to find 10 round mags for my Savage 10T. I ordered a couple from the two websites and both came it wrong. But you'll have to call Savage since they don't have a web store. Good luck.

June 20, 2017, 06:50 PM	#18
Wendyj Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2015 Location: North Georgia Posts: 1,372	Thanks Ed. Brownells mags are new an no pictures until a later date. Good advise. Even with a picture I could come out wrong. __________________ God is NOT dead!!!!

June 20, 2017, 09:57 PM	#19
hps1 Senior Member Join Date: May 26, 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 425	Check out Midway. Fits 10FC according to literature http://www.midwayusa.com/product/686...eel-blue-matte or this fits Savage Axis, Edge http://www.midwayusa.com/product/177...-round-polymer I think only difference is mag. latch on magazine on latter and on the FC latch is on the rifle. Midway customer service very good, I'd bet they can advise you as can Brownell's. Regards, hps __________________ Gun Owners note: The Second Amendment is not about hunting! Join NRA @: http://membership.nrahq.org/

June 20, 2017, 11:28 PM	#20
AllenJ Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,766	Congrats on the purchase Wendy, I'm sure you're going to like it. I have the Precision Carbine with 5r rifling and really like mine. It shoots very well with 168's, 175's and 178's using both IMR4064 and Varget. I don't know if our rifles have the same magazines but I got two 10 rounders and an extended mag release from Darkeagle Custom Inc. They are pricey but very well made.

June 21, 2017, 07:35 AM	#21
Wendyj Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2015 Location: North Georgia Posts: 1,372	Hoping it does good. I've got about 100 rounds of each in 175 sierra match kings and about 100 Hornady ELD X. About half of each loaded with 4064 and varget. Curious to see how it groups. __________________ God is NOT dead!!!!

June 21, 2017, 11:55 AM	#22
ed308 Senior Member Join Date: November 5, 2016 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,147	I'm sure it will with Varget. My 10T loves Varget and the 168 and 175 gr bullets.

June 21, 2017, 04:53 PM	#23
2ndtimer Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2004 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 293	The four round flush fit magazine for the 10T will work. I am using one of the 10 round magazines from your rifle in my 10T, and it works fine. Do not order one for the Axis, it has a different locking system and won't work in our rifles. __________________ NRA Endowment Member

June 22, 2017, 01:14 PM	#24
RC20 Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 7,014	And while my brother laughs at me, Cabella has its own line of Hornady ZMAX (Zombie Max) varmint bullets (223 I think as well as the 30 caliber I use) $144 for 500 in 30 caliber. They shoot really good and they weigh in so close its not even worth soring by weight.

June 22, 2017, 01:24 PM	#25
stegar1 Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2010 Location: Dallas , TX Posts: 144	i just bought a 10 fcp in 6.5 last week. i put a S.W.F.A 3-15x42 ffp on it. Great Glass for a great price. __________________ YAT YAS Semper Fi