Author Topic: Savage Rifles (Read 749 times)

PAShooter · « **on:** February 17, 2004, 12:57:40 AM »

I just purchased a Savage 111 .243 Win on sale at Gander Mountain. I noticed even with normal loads it flattens the primers a bit. I noticed the same thing with my friends 110 .300 Win Mag. I was wondering if this is a common occurance (sp?) with Savage rifles ? I don't see any other pressure signs, and the flattening seems the same with near max loads as well. The rifle shoots well, giving less than 1" groups with starting loads in both 55gr Nosler ballistic tips, and Sierra 100gr boat tails. Just curious if this is a Savage thing, any feed back from other Savage rifle owners would be appreciated.

azshooter · « **Reply #1 on:** February 17, 2004, 02:45:26 AM »

I own a Savage model 12 in 300 WSM and with maximum loads the primers are normal. Are you using new brass? Are the primers fully seated and brass trimmed to length? Did you full length resize or use brass fired in another gun that was only neck sized? Have you tried factory ammo?

Flash · « **Reply #2 on:** February 17, 2004, 12:03:06 PM »

Try measuring a fired case in as many ways as possible to record the expansion. Then, measure a sized case and see how large your chamber is compared to factory specs for the 243. If your chamber is a little sloppy, the cartridge may be thrust back during firing before it expands and grips the chamber walls. Improper headspace due to pressing the shoulder down a few thousands extra will do the same thing.

Red Neck64 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 22, 2004, 02:46:47 PM »

Like all Savage rifles,your Savage has a tight chamber and bore.Don't worry shoot on.