got my new gun and scope!!!!!!!!!!!

ryncam16 · 09-25-2005, 03:05 PM

i got my new gun and scope thanks for all of you who helped me through this process well what i ended up getting was a savage 30-06 bolt synthetic stock for 320.00 it kicks like a basterd ne ideas for that? and then i bought a nikon prostaff for 150.00 it is a 3-9-40. the gun aint the best looking but it is suposed to be very accurate i got to get some new mounts and rings so when i get it all together ill post some pics thanks to all who gave advice.

Rebel Hog · 09-25-2005, 03:14 PM

Good deal! Enjoy and be safe!

thndrchiken · 09-25-2005, 07:12 PM

Get out and shoot it, once you get used to the gun you really won't feel the recoil as much. You can add some weight to the stock, buy a quality pad like a Pachmayer or equivalent.

Hunter06FlKy · 09-25-2005, 07:17 PM

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ORIGINAL: thndrchiken

Get out and shoot it, once you get used to the gun you really won't feel the recoil as much. You can add some weight to the stock, buy a quality pad like a Pachmayer or equivalent.

ditto

what size bullets are you shooting in it... what grain.

strut · 09-25-2005, 07:17 PM

Savages are not the prettiest gun on the market but for the money you would have to look long and hard to find one more dependable andthat shoots as accurate as they do. Does it have the accu-trigger? You will be very pleased with your choice.

8mm/06 · 09-25-2005, 07:36 PM

Smart puchase. I think you can take that gun anywhere for a whole lot of hunting. In time you may upgrade the scope but what you purchased could very well serve you for your life. Did you get the Accutrigger?
BTW, there may be an aftermarket recoil pad you could upgrade too. But chances are you could learn some shooting techniques that will minimize the recoil. Happy Shooting!!

ryncam16 · 09-25-2005, 08:55 PM

it didnt have the accutrigger but i can live with out it and im shooting 165 grain remington core lokt bullets it kicks like a $%^#& i had bought i recoil slip on but i couldnt get my head close enough to the scope so i brought it back ne ideas like i saw that remington had one that scred on but i dont no if it would fit if you know of somthing that would fit a savage model 111 let me know

StrutnBPS · 09-25-2005, 11:22 PM

Congrats!

Set the scope. Shoot the rifle. And I promise you, you won't feel a thing when a deer steps out.

ryncam16 · 09-26-2005, 04:27 AM

yea but its the whole shooting the rifle getting used to it is the part that hurts lol

Scott Gags · 09-26-2005, 06:35 AM

Its not just me then. I have the savage 116 stainless and it really kicks. I put a limbsaver pad and it helped "slightly". Just shoot the reimgton or federal low recoil loads at the range they are pretty cheap and dont kick at all. Max effective range is 175 to 200 yds.