Savage 11 FYCAK
 

I've been on a buying binge lately. You may have read my post on the 870 youth I got for my grandson. Well, I ordered a Savage 11FYCAK in 7-08 for him. Picked it up on Friday and mounted a 3-9X Burris Fullfield on it and gave it a good cleaning. Neat little rifle. It is blued with synthetic stock, detachable mag and muzzlebrake.
I had several loads made up for my Browning so I took itto the range. After doing the barrel break-in, I started shooting the various loads in 3 shot groups while sighting in the scope. I gave the rifle a good cleaning between groups. Four different loads shot groups from .8" to 1.2" with different 139 gr bullets. Then I shot some 150 gr winchester bullets I had loaded. The first group was just a tad over .5". Thinking it may have been a fluke, I put up a new target and shot the same load again. First round went 1/2" high at 12 oclock. Second bullet I didn't see, and same with the third. (And I forgot my spotting scope). I thought the scope may have gone nuts on me until I went to the target. All 3 bullets were in one ragged hole with a group size of .2" center-center. I don't know if the grandson is going to get this rifle when he is old enough. Or it may be wore out by then.

RE: Savage 11 FYCAK
 

Nice shooting! I keep debating on getting a Savage myself and trying one out. After my last purchase it will be a while now before I can justify buying another rifle!

I'm sure your going to be his favorite grandpa! :D

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Thanks Rammer - I already am his favorite. Besides, he is a great excuse to keep filling up my gun safe. Now if I can just justify getting him a 500 S&W:eek:

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AHH!! Grandkids are a great excuse to buy guns. I used this loop hole many times. I am sure I have my wife fooled. NOT!! She knows me to well.:D. You might just as well buy that Savage Rammer, Get it over with.;)

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JamesB - I don't think my bank account will like me if I buy another rifle...............Maybe this winter I'll have some funds laying around....;)

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Scott will take care of any extra funds you have.:D

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I know thats why I avoid that place ;)

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I've got the same exact gun in a 270win and I have the same problem you do it wants to shoot 1 hole groups what a shame ;).

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Rammer - don't be afraid to buy a Savage. I got 5 in the past 2 years including this one. I have 2 11s, one 116, a 93 in .17hmr and a Mk II in .22lr. I got my 93 pre-Accutrigger and the only change I made was put a rifle-basix trigger in it. Every one of them can shoot. The .17 HMR is my favorite toy. It shoots ragged hole groups at 50 yds and is cheap and fun. The .223 in my 11FL consistantly shoots 1/2" groups with 50 gr Nosler Ballistic tips and my 116FLSS in 30-06 regularly shoots 1" groups at 100 yds. The only comment that I would consider negative about the synthetic stocks on the 11s and the 116 is that it is a bit flimsy in the forend. Especially close to the end where the swivel stud is located. Putting too much downward pressure when using a bi-pod can bend it up to the barrel causing a pressure point and varying the point of impact. I was contimplating installing an additional stud a bit lower on the stock for my bi-pod but haven't done it yet.

I have a FYCAK in 243 on the way. What scope mounts did you use. I am looking for 2 piece, Leopold only had one for this rifle and it is of the quick release variety. I would prefer it to be a permanent mount.

I used Leupold type over the years but I've since gone back to the old Weaver style. I believe this design is stronger than the Leupold design. Not as sleek looking though. But I'll take functionality over looks any day when it comes to shooting.

My son has a 111 in 30-06 and even with the crappy package scope he's getting 3 shot groups smaller then a nickel at 100 yards. And he's just getting used to shooting left handed. He contracted Bells Palsy which has made it almost impossible to close his left eye independanr of his right while at sea in the Navy) I have no doubt the rifle will shoot as well as he is possible of.

If you really want to see what a Savage is capable of look into one of the Model 12's either the Varmits or the Long range series. My Model 12 VLP will shoot 10 shots into .75MOA out to 200 yards. With Winchester factory ammo. I have no doubt that once I develop a load or two for it I'll be looking at a 1/2MOA at 200yards and owning a 1000 yard rifle. Planning on getting into F class with it.

Hard to beat a Savage,, I have he 111 .270 with a Nikon Monarc 3X9X40 BDC.. and a 116 7mm.mag with a Vari X III Lupy 4.5X14X50 long range and both easily shoot .5 groups, I wouldn't mind getting a .243 for some Yote shooting.

i have been shooting long rang target for over 40 years, i have owned several well known custom built rifles and have never picked up and shot any rifle that shoots better out of the box than the savage guns built in the last 20 years
in fact my current long range inventory consist of a pre 64 30-06 winchester model 70 target, rem 700 in 270win, a 7remmag savage tactical

and a 223 savage