Happy Savage model 12 owner

[azshooter]

My Christmas present this year from Wifie was a new Savage Model 12 with accutrigger in 300 WSM.  I took it out today with some 180 gr Hornady SST's.  I had a good 15 mph crosswind but brought sandbags and got a nice rest.  Shooting at 150 yards, I was getting honest 3/4 inch groups.  The accutrigger is a work of art.  Man I love this rifle.  This is my first Savage bolt gun and for the money I can't see buying a better shooting rifle anywhere near the price.

[woodseye]

I agree with ya.......I like mine and the trigger is the best I've used. Accurate guns with excellant features.

    woods

[jonr]

What was the recoil comparable to and what is your purpose for this gun?
Just curious as I am looking for a new magnum and can not make up my mind yet.

Thanks!
Jonr

[azshooter]

My intended use is for mostly Elk hunting.  It is a heavy rifle at about 9 1/2 pounds which is just fine with me.  I frequently carry a muzzleloader at about the same weight.  No doubt  300's have plenty of kick but the heavy weight of the 12 reduces the recoil velocity to a very manageable level.  I would say more than my Ruger M77 in 25-06 with heavy loads.   But less than my lightweight Savage model 99 in .308.  In fact my .308  kicks much worse.   I put 35 rounds through the 300 before it started getting to me.

[Muddyboots]

I am thinking about a 16FSS in 300 WSM and was wondering if you have the means to measure your chamber for OAL with a Stoney Point with the 180 SST so I can compare it to the reloading specs I like to work off of. I like to know the Savage chamber spec so I can make a decision to buy it or not. Send me an email if you like if you want more info on what I am asking.
Thanks for you rhelp.
Muddyboots