Author Topic: Savage 112 FSAK vs 116 FSAK (Read 1611 times)

tbone · « **on:** January 03, 2005, 04:14:03 AM »

I found out my friend didn't order my new gun yet (Savage 116 FSAK in 338 WM). The magazine he had included a 112 FSAK in 300WM for $311. It seems identical to the 116 FSAK. I called Savage but they must be closed today. Anyone out there know the differences between these two models? Any help will be much appreciated.

tbone · « **Reply #1 on:** January 03, 2005, 08:44:58 AM »

Anybody?

marylandeer · « **Reply #2 on:** January 03, 2005, 09:37:08 AM »

As far as I know Savage doesn't make a 112 Fsak they do however make a 112 Fvss which is very similar but 2 pounds heavier and don't have the muzzle brake.
The difference between the 12 and 16 is 12 means it's a (varmint series), 16 means it's a stainless (weather worrier series).
The difference between 112 and 12 or 116 and 16 is long and short action.
Here is the 12 FVSS
http://www.savagearms.com/12fvss.htm
This is getting confusing here check out the web site.

http://www.savagearms.com/centerfire_home.htm

I hope this helps.

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tbone · « **Reply #3 on:** January 05, 2005, 07:16:55 AM »

Thanks Marylandeer

The 112 FSAK was made for only one distributor so it is pretty rare and knowledge on it is scarce, even at Savage Arms. So far I have found out that the 112 has a slightly heavier barrel than the 116 and no accu-trigger. Otherwise they both have Stainless, Synthetic, Adj Muzzle Brake, etc. I think I will save the $140 and get the 112. Yesterday I found an explanation of doing a trigger job on the Savage.

victorcharlie · « **Reply #4 on:** January 05, 2005, 12:37:33 PM »

I did the trigger job on my savage and it still isn't to my liking.....I lightly honed the trigger and got rid of the creep, changed the spring and dropped the trigger pull down quite a bit......I really like a light, set trigger on most rifles......The accuratrigger is all the "rage" and if it were me I'd gamble, and pay the $112 to get the rifle with the accutrigger....

marylandeer · « **Reply #5 on:** January 05, 2005, 02:31:23 PM »

No Problem tbone, I would also get the 112 if I were you just because it's rare. This way you would have a real conversation piece and it will probably hold a better resale value due to the fact that there is not 25 billion of them on the market.
As far as the trigger goes, yes the accu-trigger is supposed to be great but check this out!!!!
http://www.midwayusa.com/midwayusa/applications/esearch.exe/search?category_selector=all_products&search_keywords=trigger+Savage

tbone · « **Reply #6 on:** January 06, 2005, 02:37:06 PM »

I know the accu-trigger is the rage but I spent all of 2 minutes adjusting my Model 70 and it is better than I need. Got the pull about 3-4 lbs without much creep and thats all I need. I actually ordered two of the 112 FSAK this evening because I talked my dad into it too. Also ordered a Simmons Whitetail Expedition 4-12, Burris Double Dovetail bases and rings, and a neoprene sling. My "package" with shipping will be about $450. I decided on the Simmons after comparing my friends against his Leupold VXIII, Zeiss Conquest, and Burris Black Diamond. I was shocked at how bright the Simmons was versus the big dogs. Only the Zeiss was brighter and clearer. I can't wait to get it all put together. Updates to follow.

marylandeer · « **Reply #7 on:** January 07, 2005, 09:48:35 AM »

Wow, sounds like you got yourself a hech of a deal. I'd be all excited about a package like that. Hope it shoots good for ya, it's a Savage I'm sure it will.

tbone · « **Reply #8 on:** March 12, 2005, 10:39:53 AM »

Finally got it!!! It only cost $280 but it doesn't have a muzzle brake. They were out of that one. It has a medium weight 26" barrel. That should make higher velocity than the barrel with the brake. It is going to be a 9 lb combo anyway so I can live without the brake. I had to go with Burris reversable bases to work with the scope and those have been ordered. Can't wait to shoot it. Took a look down the barrel and am amazed at the sharpness of the rifling. No wonder Savage guns shoot tight groups. How important is the breaking in the barrel procedure(5-1 shot groups, 5-3 shot groups, 5-5 shot groups with cleaning between every shot)?

nipprdog · « **Reply #9 on:** March 12, 2005, 02:05:25 PM »

Congrats on your find!

non-accu madels are easy to adjust. but you can't go as light as an accu.

http://www.varminthunters.com/tech/savage110trigger.html

tbone · « **Reply #10 on:** September 11, 2005, 10:01:10 AM »

Well, I finally got the Savage 112 FSS and Whitetail Expedition scope combo set up and went to the range. What a shooter!!! Federal factory ammo was a hair over 1/2" groups for three shots and the Remington factory loads were a hair under 1/2". My dad has the same gun with a Simmons Aetech and was a hair over 1/2'' for three shots with Remington Ultra Core Lokt bullets. The barrels were getting pretty warm so I didn't want to try five shot groups. Please don't think it was the shooter's ability that made these groups either. We shoot twice or three times a year, tops. The recoil wasn't bad at all either. 20 rounds fired and no soreness at all. It was so mild I even let my eleven year old son shoot it. He said,"That wasn't so bad". Before anyone calls social services, he is awfully big for an eleven year old.

I adjusted the trigger on both guns and that really helped in getting the groups under an inch. It only took about 60 seconds with an allen wrench to take out the action and a small screwdriver to lighten the pull. The trigger pull is just under 4 lbs. and crisp. In summary, more praise for the accuracy of the Savage rifles and I have the targets to prove it.

marylandeer · « **Reply #11 on:** September 11, 2005, 12:05:17 PM »

Glad to hear the good news tbone. I have never had a Savage that wasn't a good shooter, they all seem to shoot VERY well.
Those half inch groups weren't do to the lack of good shooter ability either.

tbone · « **Reply #12 on:** September 11, 2005, 12:27:20 PM »

Thanks Maryland,

I had no idea they shot THAT good. Three groups in a row the first two shots were touching. I guess the 300WM will replace the trusty '06 that my grandfather gave me. That works out perfectly because I will now pass on grandpa's '06 to my son who turns twelve before next hunting season. Hopefully the good luck it has given me will pass with the gun.