tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12389938.post1304656932330480602..comments2024-03-27T19:37:18.558-05:00Comments on PawPaw's House: Savage Model 10 FCM ScoutPawpawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14959820068377494313noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12389938.post-66385013020053953212015-01-07T11:35:45.481-06:002015-01-07T11:35:45.481-06:00'Way back when Savage introduced their origina...'Way back when Savage introduced their original version <br />of Coopers scout concept, I took a long, hard look <br />and decided to take it, rather than the Steyr Scout. <br />I did try a friend's Steyr, and had started saving up <br />to get one. With Savage's offering, though,I decided <br />I could make do nicely at something like a third the price. <br /><br />I carefully shopped the 'Net and got a very good <br />price on a new Savage .308. That early example didn't <br />have the AccuTrigger. It lacked the center sling <br />swivel stud, and had no integral storage for extra <br />ammo. It DID have the forward scope mount <br />and possibly the best iron sight setup I'd ever seen <br />on a factory sporting rifle.<br /><br />I ordered a proper Leupold scope and rings. While <br />waiting for that order, I set about trying the <br />lengthy "barrel seasoning" procedure. I used a mix of<br /> old FN military FMJ ammo and other fodder. <br />I was amazed at what small groups I could get with <br />the Williams sights from a 100-yard bench. It <br />was also a pleasure to plink with that cheap ammo.<br /><br />I installed the middle sling stud forward of the magazine, <br />and fashioned a black webbing version of the Ching <br />Sling. Once I got everything assembled and sighted <br />in, I had an excellent all around hunting rifle. With<br /> my pet 165 gr. Sierra handload, I had a light, accurate piece <br />that COULD handle just about any hunting chore. Oh, <br />I still have an assortment of more specialized <br />rifles for both lighter and heavier work. But the <br />rather plain-Jane Savage CAN work for just about any <br />kind of hunting I can reasonably do at my rather advanced <br />age.<br /><br />Jeff Cooper dubbed the .223 version of the Scout <br />as the "Cub Scout," and it sounds fascinating. <br />I hope you'll enjoy yours a much as I have my .308.<br />JPGJPGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224444263429720535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12389938.post-76940942845372287772015-01-04T21:04:59.122-06:002015-01-04T21:04:59.122-06:00I'll be curious as to your impressions. I'...I'll be curious as to your impressions. I've looked at them, but haven't pulled the trigger, so to speak. I'm just not sure I need one.Old NFOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404197287935017147noreply@blogger.com