Savage 116 FSS 300 Win Mag
#1
Typical Buck
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Join Date: Nov 2008
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Savage 116 FSS 300 Win Mag
A close friend has one he is selling for $450. Gun has a Simmons scope that came with it (1st thing I would replace) and has maybe two boxes of ammo throught it. I have the option to go shoot it before buying. I'm looking for opinions on this gun from people who have or currently owned on.
1)Long Range Accuracy?
2) Reliability?
Thanks!
1)Long Range Accuracy?
2) Reliability?
Thanks!
#2
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Noel, Missouri
Posts: 154
$450 seems a bit high, $425 or $400 would probably be better, the Simmons scope isn't worth much at all. To answer your questions:
1.) Keep in mind that this gun is designed more or less as a nasty weather hunting rifle, and not a long range tack driver, with a good quality scope, and a quality shooter, it should do fine for hunting out to 400-500 yards, which is about the longest ethical range anyway.
2.) It is as reliable as any other push feed rifle.
1.) Keep in mind that this gun is designed more or less as a nasty weather hunting rifle, and not a long range tack driver, with a good quality scope, and a quality shooter, it should do fine for hunting out to 400-500 yards, which is about the longest ethical range anyway.
2.) It is as reliable as any other push feed rifle.
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2008
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I don't own that gun but I help sight that same gun in a couple of months ago.It lets you know when you have pulled the trigger.The guy won the gun @ a raffle.After we got it sighted in and he shot another 1/2 box of ammo thru it he decided he was going to sell the gun.....too much recoil for his liking.I would have to agree with him.
#4
Typical Buck
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Thanks for the info. As far as long range shooting, it's something I want to get into. Not so much for hunting but more for learning how to shoot better in general and the fun of it. I had looked at the recoil pad on the gun, and that would be the second thing to go if I get it.
#7
Typical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2005
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For a long range rig I would suggest looking at the Savage Long Range Hunter in either 300 WM or 7MM Rem Mag.
Much heavier barrel contour than a standard barrel, two inches longer barrel and more mass to help with recoil. I think the rifle is around $700.00 new.
Much heavier barrel contour than a standard barrel, two inches longer barrel and more mass to help with recoil. I think the rifle is around $700.00 new.
#8
Typical Buck
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I have decided that I want on my next gun a fluted 26 Stainless barrel (300WM). I think if Savage made a 26 inch fluted Stainless barrel with a accutrigger and accustock, that would end my search. I don't see any such combination on their web site. Thank you for the suggestion.
#10
Typical Buck
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I'm not worried about the recoil and the reason for the 300WM is because I want it for elk hunting too. If I didn't elk hunt I would be looking at the other calibers you mentioned.