Savage 10FP or 110FP in .308?

Karsten · July 10, 2001, 07:55 PM

Okay, I just bought a supposed to have NBF but I think differently.
Savage 10FP in .308 however i get the rifle and it is marked Savage 110FP .308 Win. Okay 10FP is the short Action and 110FP in the Long Action.
Savage doesn't list a .308 in the 110FP noe will this thing chamber a .308 dumby round or an empty casing either and allow the bolt to close completely.

What's up

Karsten

Rob Pincus · July 11, 2001, 03:33 PM

Step number one is to take the rifle back where you bought it. If it was a private sale, I'd find out where the gun was originally purchased and go to the initial source to get your info.

For that matter, you could also try contacting Savage directly and have them check the gun by serial number to tell you exactly what you have.

My Savage rifle is in storage in another state right now, so I can't check and don't remember if the Bolts are marked with matching serial numbers, but you might check that too.

Karsten · July 11, 2001, 08:32 PM

Oh Geez, I got panicked for nothing. Seems Savage only made Long Actions for years for all their centerfire offerings. So up until the 80's the .308 was a long action rifle.
So I guess I have a darn near NIB mid 80's rifle that may have never been fired more than 20 times.
It cleaned up great, bore was dusty but very shiny now and not a scuff on the metal.
All is well, pristine Long Action .308 Savage Tactical rifle, Bolt even say Savage Tactical..That wont be there long, botl will be sent off for a new knob soon.

Thanks
Karsten

Chad Young · July 12, 2001, 12:46 PM

Does it chamber .308 cartridges now?

Karsten · July 13, 2001, 07:20 PM

Yes Chad, It works just fine. I must just have an extremely tight chamber.
To start I tried chambering spent cases that were fired out of my Winchester Model 70. Those chamber fine even after beening fire in the Model &0 but not the Savage.
I tried a live round and all is well.

Thanks Guys

Karsten

Chad Young · July 16, 2001, 12:22 PM

How does it shoot? I had the opportunity to shoot a 10FP and got less than MOA out of the box. I am curious if the 110FP will do the same.

Bogie · July 20, 2001, 02:09 PM

The 10-series were introduced just a few years ago... My 110FP shoots just about anything I've fed it VERY well..

ghillieman · July 20, 2001, 06:42 PM

have a 110fp savage (tactical) in 30-06 and you know what? It kicks the ass off my pops win 70"s (pre 64"s) savage is making the best out of the box gun today. the paper tells the truth.. at 725 yards in a cross wind got 8 inch group still feel it will do better, next time is 800 than to a 1000 yards. dont belive me? well come on down and I'll show ya ghillieman

July 10, 2001, 07:55 PM	#1
Karsten Junior member Join Date: January 22, 2001 Location: Utah Posts: 479	Savage 10FP or 110FP in .308? Okay, I just bought a supposed to have NBF but I think differently. Savage 10FP in .308 however i get the rifle and it is marked Savage 110FP .308 Win. Okay 10FP is the short Action and 110FP in the Long Action. Savage doesn't list a .308 in the 110FP noe will this thing chamber a .308 dumby round or an empty casing either and allow the bolt to close completely. What's up Karsten

July 11, 2001, 03:33 PM	#2
Rob Pincus Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 1998 Location: Hotels Posts: 3,668	Step number one is to take the rifle back where you bought it. If it was a private sale, I'd find out where the gun was originally purchased and go to the initial source to get your info. For that matter, you could also try contacting Savage directly and have them check the gun by serial number to tell you exactly what you have. My Savage rifle is in storage in another state right now, so I can't check and don't remember if the Bolts are marked with matching serial numbers, but you might check that too. __________________ I.C.E. Training Company. LinkedIn Profile for Rob Pincus

July 12, 2001, 12:46 PM	#4
Chad Young Senior Member Join Date: September 20, 1999 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 601	Does it chamber .308 cartridges now? __________________ Come visit me at www.aboutguns.net

July 16, 2001, 12:22 PM	#6
Chad Young Senior Member Join Date: September 20, 1999 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 601	How does it shoot? I had the opportunity to shoot a 10FP and got less than MOA out of the box. I am curious if the 110FP will do the same. __________________ Come visit me at www.aboutguns.net

July 20, 2001, 02:09 PM	#7
Bogie Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2000 Location: Job hunting on the road... Posts: 3,827	The 10-series were introduced just a few years ago... My 110FP shoots just about anything I've fed it VERY well.. __________________ Job hunting, but helping a friend out at www.vikingmachineusa.com - and learning the finer aspects of becoming a precision machinist. And making the world's greatest bottle openers!

July 11, 2001, 08:32 PM	#3
Karsten Junior member Join Date: January 22, 2001 Location: Utah Posts: 479	Oh Geez, I got panicked for nothing. Seems Savage only made Long Actions for years for all their centerfire offerings. So up until the 80's the .308 was a long action rifle. So I guess I have a darn near NIB mid 80's rifle that may have never been fired more than 20 times. It cleaned up great, bore was dusty but very shiny now and not a scuff on the metal. All is well, pristine Long Action .308 Savage Tactical rifle, Bolt even say Savage Tactical..That wont be there long, botl will be sent off for a new knob soon. Thanks Karsten

July 13, 2001, 07:20 PM	#5
Karsten Junior member Join Date: January 22, 2001 Location: Utah Posts: 479	Yes Chad, It works just fine. I must just have an extremely tight chamber. To start I tried chambering spent cases that were fired out of my Winchester Model 70. Those chamber fine even after beening fire in the Model &0 but not the Savage. I tried a live round and all is well. Thanks Guys Karsten

July 20, 2001, 06:42 PM	#8
ghillieman Senior Member Join Date: June 7, 2001 Posts: 110	have a 110fp savage (tactical) in 30-06 and you know what? It kicks the ass off my pops win 70"s (pre 64"s) savage is making the best out of the box gun today. the paper tells the truth.. at 725 yards in a cross wind got 8 inch group still feel it will do better, next time is 800 than to a 1000 yards. dont belive me? well come on down and I'll show ya ghillieman