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DeerandbearhoG

12-31-2008 04:40 PM

I removed the thimble and ramrod.

Anyone else do this? I actually did this when I bought my savage 10 ML ,cause I really hated the factory syn. stock, so I bought a 95$ B&C duramax stock ,made for varmint model savages. It fit great but no hole for the ramrod, so I just packed it separate, while hunting. I eventually sold that and bought a factory laminate stock, and put the thimble and ramrod back on.

Now that the season is over, I took them off again, just to se how it would look again , along w/ the completely useless sights, and looks pretty cool a,nd seems to noticably cut down on weight . Im sure itll improve accuracy too, since there will be less interference w/ barrel harmonics.

Thoughts?

gleason.chapman

12-31-2008 06:24 PM

RE: I removed the thimble and ramrod.

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ORIGINAL: DeerandbearhoG

Anyone else do this? I actually did this when I bought my savage 10 ML ,cause I really hated the factory syn. stock, so I bought a 95$ B&C duramax stock ,made for varmint model savages. It fit great but no hole for the ramrod, so I just packed it separate, while hunting. I eventually sold that and bought a factory laminate stock, and put the thimble and ramrod back on.

Now that the season is over, I took them off again, just to se how it would look again , along w/ the completely useless sights, and looks pretty cool a,nd seems to noticably cut down on weight . Im sure itll improve accuracy too, since there will be less interference w/ barrel harmonics.

Thoughts?

I don't think it will make a difference at 100 yards, now 200 and you could have some differences on POI with and W/O the ram rod, I don't think it will be over 1/2' though. Where do ya carry the ram rod when hunting?I like a beautiful rifle, but practical hunting says function over beauty. The ram rod and thimble cut down noticably on weight, if your worried about go back to the B&C, much lighter than the Laminate. If your a tree stand hunter, I don't think weight is a big deal. If your a spot and stalk type of hunter then that wight is a big deal.
Chap

DeerandbearhoG

12-31-2008 06:50 PM

RE: I removed the thimble and ramrod.

Gleason, thanks for the reply. When I had the Duramax, I just rubber banded the rod to the side of the stock. next year Im gonna get one of those telescopic rods ROSSI sells, and keep it in my pocket.

Believe it or not the duramax was about as heavy as the laminate, its a chunky kevelar stock, not injection molded.

I really like the way this thing looks now, sorta like a big bore centerfire that I can use in ML sason.:D All it really needs to be perfect is a trip to Black Ice coating (teflon).

gleason.chapman

12-31-2008 07:05 PM

RE: I removed the thimble and ramrod.

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ORIGINAL: DeerandbearhoG

Gleason, thanks for the reply. When I had the Duramax, I just rubber banded the rod to the side of the stock. next year Im gonna get one of those telescopic rods ROSSI sells, and keep it in my pocket.

Believe it or not the duramax was about as heavy as the laminate, its a chunky kevelar stock, not injection molded.

I really like the way this thing looks now, sorta like a big bore centerfire that I can use in ML sason.:D All it really needs to be perfect is a trip to Black Ice coating (teflon).

Check this out for your Savage:

http://dougva.proboards34.com/index.cgi?board=Savage&action=display&thre ad=9692

Chap

DeerandbearhoG

12-31-2008 07:20 PM

RE: I removed the thimble and ramrod.

Thanks for the link, thats pretty cool! I dont think Id do that too my laminate stock and zeiss scope though.

Right now its, laminate/stainless, w/ a matte black scope and ss rings and mounts. I think it would be perfect all black and laminate. That why I want to teflon coat it, along w/ making it virtually maintenance free and indestructible.

gleason.chapman

12-31-2008 07:32 PM

RE: I removed the thimble and ramrod.

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ORIGINAL: DeerandbearhoG

Thanks for the link, thats pretty cool! I dont think Id do that too my laminate stock and zeiss scope though.

Right now its, laminate/stainless, w/ a matte black scope and ss rings and mounts. I think it would be perfect all black and laminate. That why I want to teflon coat it, along w/ making it virtually maintenance free and indestructible.

I am sure it is a beauty then. Where do ya get the teflon coat? Won't it peel off? Chap

DeerandbearhoG

12-31-2008 07:38 PM

RE: I removed the thimble and ramrod.

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I am sure it is a beauty then. Where do ya get the teflon coat? Won't it peel off? Chap

No, check it out, this stuff is awesome, you dont even have to lubricate your guns ,ever again after its
applied.

http://www.blackicecoatings.com/Our_Products.html

gleason.chapman

12-31-2008 07:43 PM

RE: I removed the thimble and ramrod.

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ORIGINAL: DeerandbearhoG

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ORIGINAL: gleason.chapman

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I am sure it is a beauty then. Where do ya get the teflon coat? Won't it peel off? Chap

No, check it out, this stuff is awesome, you dont even have to lubricate your guns ,ever again after its
applied.

http://www.blackicecoatings.com/Our_Products.html

$125 for a muzzy that is not bad. Pretty nice looking also.
Chap

DeerandbearhoG

12-31-2008 08:19 PM

RE: I removed the thimble and ramrod.

I think thats for break open guns, I think my savage, which is basically a bolt action, will be 145$ + 20$ for the rings and mounts.

Read the testimonials, the guy actually takes the entire gun apart and coats everything , I wish I had the extra clams to send all my gun there.

The savage has become my workhorse deer slayer, and I think it deserves to go 1st though.

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