Savage model 10FP .223

jake smith09 · 12-04-2006, 06:08 PM

My dad is buying me a savage 10FP .223 law enforcment series for christmas and i was wondering what power and what kind of scope i should put on it. Im going to use it for Prarie dogs, groundhogs, coyotes mostly. thanks for all input!!!!!!!!!

North Texan · 12-04-2006, 06:59 PM

Are you going to be hunting coyotes at night? If so, I'd go with no higher than a 3x magnification on the low side.

If not, something like a 4.5-14x40 would be more appropriate. I've got one on my .25-06 (Leupold VX-III), and I really like it.

I like the higher-end models of Leupolds, Nikons, and I liked the last Bushnell 3200 I looked through on a friend's rifle.

mossy33oak · 12-05-2006, 01:54 AM

I own the Savage 110fp in 300 wm and I have a simmons 4-14x40 on mine. I wouldnt personally put anything lower than a 12-14 power on it for varmits.

jake smith09 · 12-05-2006, 08:31 PM

My dad was wondering if its worth putting the extra money into a stainless steel barrel, or should he just go with the blued. hes lookin at getting a Savage .204 by the way. Thanks

goyard74 · 12-05-2006, 11:29 PM

i looked at one of those at gander mt today. Ive heard the law enforcement package is a nice one

jake smith09 · 12-06-2006, 05:03 PM

well the one im getting isnt a package though. Im wondering what kind of scope i should put on it for prarie dogs, ground hogs, and alot of coyote hunting. what about a "Mueller 8.5-25X50". i think that would be a good one. Any thoughts?

jake smith09 · 12-14-2006, 06:56 PM

ummmm any thoughts? lol!

Rammer · 12-14-2006, 08:25 PM

I have a Nikon 6-18x40 Buckmaster scope brand new in box, never been mounted that I would sell to you for a good price. If you are interested let me know.

I would not put a scope on it with the lowest setting higher than 6x. A 4.5-14 is a really good choice as well.

herman · 12-15-2006, 05:38 AM

I only shoot my 10 fp from a bench,its a little heavy for me to carry around.I have a 36# weaver target scope on mine and it works really well for me.If I was going to carry it I would probably leave this scope on it to at least see how it did.
Mine is an older model without the accru-trigger,after working on the trigger and bedding it,it has been a very good shooter.
The buckmaster 6x18 is a very good scope I have one on a rem 260 and it works just fine.Mine has the plex rect. but I think I would go with the target dot for small game but that is just me.

jake smith09 · 12-18-2006, 07:23 PM

my dad recently baught a Barska varming 6-24X50mm scope. What does everyone think about that for coyotes, ground hogs, prairie dogs.... things of that sort? Thanks... by the way im going to put it on the 10 fp .223