Posted on 03/02/2017 6:52:38 AM PST by w1n1
With the introduction of two MSR-10 rifles for hunting and long-range shooting, Savage Arms gives shooters some excellent choices.
Savage Arms' new line of next-generation semiautos comes to the marketplace with an attitude – the company has cleverly co-opted the MSR acronym for branding the guns, using the tagline "MSR now stands for Modern Savage Rifle" – but the guns are poised to deliver in the field and on the range as well, with everything from expanded caliber choices and badass designs to a full suite of custom upgrades packaged as standard features.
Although the four-gun family includes two MSR-15 models in 5.56mm (the Recon and Blackhawk), our focus here will be on a dynamic duo of aptly named, hard-hitting MSR-10s, the Hunter and the Long Range. And while the company's slick new AR-15 rifles are already gaining a reputation as straight shooters, the chance to zero in on building a better AR-10 was a perfect fit for Savage – offering opportunities to play to the brand's strengths, including long range accuracy and innovation. Read the rest of the story here.
Very neat. I hope this design works out.
I’ve still seen these boutique ARs come and go, and each of them is an exercise in futility.. but hey, I would like an AR10 at some point without thinking that Turnbull was my only option.
Of course, it’s not the only option - but it’s the easiest to find at least.
I became interested in the 22 WMR about five years back looking for a revolver for my wife. Enjoyed its characteristics more than I imagined I would.
Wanted to cowboy pair a long gun with it. Got the A22. That’s the new Savage Semi-Auto in 22 Mag. Scoped it 4x, added a sling and a folding long bi-pod and now have a nice little flat line out to about 175 Yds.
Proprietary upper and lower recievers...
Generally not a great move.
But they claim significant weight reduction.
A 16 inch .308 loses a lot of velocity over a 22 inch long barrel. Probably 200 fps. It drops a .308 into 30-30 territory.
Not with the same barrel lengths.
It also has more recoil. For a 30 caliber rifle I prefer at least a 20 inch barrel. And I do love a 30 caliber rifle.
Not with the same barrel lengths.
No, of course not. But you can get a handy lever action 30-30 that weighs the same with a 22 inch barrel.
To each as they prefer. In a .308, I like at least a 20 inch barrel. I had a H&K semi version of the G3. It has an 18 inch barrel. I was appalled at the lousy ballistics that I was getting out of that tube.
It also handled like a brick. Sounded great on paper. I got rid of it.
Price point has been a Savage strength. Lotsa bang for the buck. I didn’t see a price.
Nice thread.
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