Savage arms is a gunmaker based in westfield, massachusetts, with operations in canada. The savage arms model 11 lightweight hunter outdoorhub. Has the accutrigger, and appears to be one of there police rifles. Weighing around 5 12 pounds, this model 11 rifle is a tack driver. I was asked recently to do an oncamera interview for a video production about people in todays society who own and shoot guns. The savage model 99 is one of the best lever gun ever made. When john plasters the ultimate sniper was released in 1993, it was hailed as an instant classic in the sniping community, influencing an entire generation of military and police marksmen around the world. Unfollow savage model 11 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Choate ultimate sniper stock for left hand savage short. Furlong used a mcbros tac 50 rifle while harrison fired an ai. Savage probably circa 1890 the savage arms company is known today for its boltaction rifles which offer a particularly good value for the money. Savage makes a variety of rimfire and centerfire rifles, as well as stevens singleshot rifles and shotguns.
Through revised text, new photos, specialized illustrations, updated charts and additional. We have choate gun stocks for savage, ruger 1022, tc. Choate gun stocks at eabco nice photos and lowest prices. Savage has a new flagship field rifle the model 10 grs, fitted with a superb grs rifle stock from norway. For sale from sportsmens outpost inc positive feedback. We shot this rifle at shot show media day and liked it better than many of the metalchassis rifles being marketed to the tacticalprs market. Jan 03, 2014 this is an encore posting of major john plaster discussing the savage 338 lapua. These riflescope mounts by usoptics are made from 6061t6 aluminum and type iii hard anodized a matte black. It has a patten stamped on the barrel of 1905, it also have the 2503000 savage stamped on the side of the barrel. Savage model 1920 rifle w weaver scope nra museums. Choate ultimate sniper stock for left hand savage short action in gun stocks. As one of the le models, the scout has a slightly different bolt configuration than that. For a lot of reasons i declined, but it did set me to thinking about this complicated and. I thought youd find it interesting to see what goes into making such an extremerange shot.
Stocks by choate machine and tool are molded synthetic or composite stocks with metal inserts and bedding to enhance their strength and accuracy. The savage repeating arms company was formed in utica in april 1894, and was reorganized as the savage arms company in 1897, with arthur savage serving as general manager. I was at a gun show this afternoon and looked at a savage model 111 left handed bolt in 300 win mag. The model 110 is the basis for the entire line of savage centerfire boltaction rifles, including the models 11111, 12, 14114, 16116, and model 210 boltaction shotgun as well as the stevens model 200. Skeletonized stocks, like the choate ultimate sniper stock designed by maj. I would like to know about this rifle before jumping in. Does not fit axis see additional fitting information in the fitting guide tab to make sure this stock works on your model. There are seven variants of this rifle, each designated with an le code signifying that it is part of the law enforcement series.
Most 10fp series rifles are configured with the accutrigger, matteblued barreled action, heavy free. Choate ultimate sniper gun stocks are like no other rifle stocks ever made. Us optics rifle scope bases for savage are picatinny 1 piece bases with 20 moa down angle built into the base. The unique appearance catches your attention but it is much more than a sales. What is the value of my rifle a savage arms model 20.
Choates ultimate snipertarget stock for remington 700 rifles is a great platform for a long range project. The main reason i decided on this rifle was the price and i had always wanted a. The model 10 is a short action version of the long action savage model 110. The barrel and action is a savage model 10 dont recall if it is an fp or not, but the stock is something else. Whether you are purchasing a book for yourself or as. April 22nd, 2017 new savage model 10 grs very impressive factory rifle.
Savage model 12 in 308 wsniper stock shooters forum. The above stocks although they are part of the armys m24 sniping system look much like a regular hunting stock in basic shape. Savage is no stranger to bolt action rifles, so it takes a lot from them to impress me more than i already am. I cant find much information on this gun on the internet besides it was a limited production for that time. A look at the precision rifle part 3 stocks gun digest. Choate gun stocks at eabco nice photos and lowest prices on. The savage 10 ba stealth is a chassisbuilt precision rifle available in.
The finish doesnt look like blueing, having a darker tint. I found a savage model 12 in 308 with the ultimate sniper by maj john plaster stock made by choate, i guess at a pawn shop. Aug 16, 2017 the savage model 10 ba stealth is a boltaction chassisstocked rifle thats made in. As its name suggests, the model 10fcm scout is based on savage s model 10 action. The serial number is on the rear end of the receiver rim. The savage model 10 fcpsr is offered as part of savagess law enforcement series of rifles. I live in montana and am putting together a build off of a 308 model 10 savage with an accutrigger but not an accustock sic. New savage model 10 grs very impressive factory rifle. It has a great bore, nice finish and comes with a scope that is in excellent shape. Whether youre looking to beat top longrange shooters or just your personal best, youll push precision to the limit with the new savage model 10 grs.
The shortaction model 110 became the model 10, while the longaction model remained the model 110. Savage used to call certain of the models 10 the fp series. I am planning on using this as my primary elk hunting rifle. The ultimate sniper website is your source for sniper history and knowhow. The item that you are looking for is in our archive and only available to registered users. Made with dupont rynite sst35 in od green and can be painted any color you desire.
Major john plaster on the savage 110 ba 338 lapua gun. Can anyone tell me the pros and cons of this gun and buying at gun shows. Savage arms model 12 major john plaster ultimate varmint. Choate ultimate sniper savage stock bedded, free floated. Savage was a subsidiary of vista outdoor until 2019 when it was spun off.
Both still have the factory 223 rem barrels and shoot very well. Major plaster explained to us, during the design phase of this stock, that a sniper crawling on his belly carries his rifle on top of his upper arm andor across his back while holding the sling in his hand. It also have a number of 10911 stamped under the savage model 20 near the bolt action. The company is best known for the model 99 leveraction rifle, no longer in production, and the.
Consistently, i feel it is one of the most underrated brands. Savage arms, the industry leader in out of the box notoriously accurate rifles, has integrated these and other custom style features into their new model 10 fcpsr. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading ultimate sniper. The model 110 was designed by nicholas brewer in 1958 and has been in continuous production since. Apr 22, 2017 new savage model 10 grs very impressive factory rifle savage has a new flagship field rifle the model 10 grs, fitted with a superb grs rifle stock from norway. Unfortunately the rear of the receiver doesnt fit the stock properly as there is a gap. I have the model 10 but have the chance to get a model 11. It has a black synthetic stock which says something like. The bolt has opposing, duallocking lugs, a springloaded extractor and a plungertype ejector built into the. An advanced training manual for military and police snipers updated and expanded edition updated and expanded ed 10. The history of sniping and sharpshooting john plaster. Us optics bases for savage model 10 5 star rating free. Army special forces combat veteran see his bio, major plaster is one of the worlds most knowledgeable sniping experts, with a lifetime of shooting, combat, hunting and sniper instruction experience. At the heart of the platform is the savage model 11 short action configured for the.
The savage model 10 ba stealth is a boltaction chassisstocked rifle thats made in. Savage albree prototype model 7 semi automatic rifle w. Either way the savage model 10 has a reputation as a great shooter. Designed by major john plaster in an effort to build the ultimate sniper stock. Viewing auctions is completely free, and we would be delighted for you to register. Now this revolutionary book has been completely updated and expanded for the 21st century. Savage introduced the first hammerless leveraction rifle, the model 1895, derived from arthur savages model 1892 rifle that he had designed for colt in a failed bid for a us army rifle contract that instead was won by the kragjorgensen design. Most 10fp series rifles are configured with the accutrigger, matteblued barreled action, heavy freefloating and buttonrifled barrel, oversized bolt. All savage bases by us optics come with 648 screws we offer complete line of us optics rifle scope mounts, rings. With the closing of winchesters new haven, connecticut plant in 2007, the model 110 has passed the winchester model 70 as the oldest continuously manufactured boltaction rifle in america. Those wore the heavier barrels and were supposedly aimed at le work.
The savage 10fp is a boltaction rifle manufactured by savage arms and based on the savage model 110 rifle. Several years ago on a whim i bought a savage model 10, in caliber. Aug 30, 2015 the stock was designed by major john plaster. The rifle houses a full suite of accuracyenhancing features within a 15% fiberglassreinforced durethan grs stock. The ultimate sniper stock has our usual life time warranty. We dont know if the rifle was installed improperly or if the stock is for a different model of rifle. It is a sporting version of the model 19 nra, with a 23 barrel and a schnabel type sporting stock. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. I was in the service when he died and to my regret was unable to make the funeral but, my grandmother waited until i was home to lay his ashes where he requested. In from rest shooting, the conventional bottom mounted sling studs get in the way and are usually removed. John plaster, have all the ergonomic features a precision rifleman could need in a. The barrel comes without sights, and has a thin sporter taper. There are some points of interest not mentioned above that we will mention here. One of the local dealers has an interestinglooking rifle.
Major john plaster was very gracious and down to earth. Savage arms was founded in 1894 by arthur savage in utica, new york. I am very fond of my own model 10, but the company got its start and because a major firm with the success of two other guns. The model 11 magazine is part of the stock and the model 10 is just a regular box magazine with no floor plate. The first hunting season i owned it, i decided to deer hunt with it and endured much razzing from my hunting buddies about hunting with a pop gun. Within 20 years they were producing rifles, handguns, and ammunition. It is marketed to beginning shooters, smallgame hunters, and budgetminded target shooters. See more ideas about savage, hunting rifles and guns. Viewing auctions is completely free, and we would be delighted for you to register you can do that by visiting our registration page thankyou. It is one of the more popular hunting and targetshooting rifles in the united states due to its accuracy, use of the popular and inexpensive. Choate ultimate sniper stocks and choate tactical stocks at lowest prices.
What an honor, we got to meet one of the legends of the us sniper community. The model 110 has been in continuous production since that time. Find great deals on ebay for savage model 11 and savage model 11 stock. After nearly a decade of instructing police and military students in countersniping and precision shooting, ive amassed a useful variety of. Jan 11, 2012 several years ago on a whim i bought a savage model 10, in caliber. As its name suggests, the model 10fcm scout is based on savages model 10 action. Can anyone tell me what the difference is in the savage model 10. This is an encore posting of major john plaster discussing the savage 338 lapua. Was thinking of selling the model 10 for the 11 bc of the better looking stock but the model 10 shoots just as good as the 11. It sits in a tactical choate stock with aluminum bedding and lots of tactical extras. The model 1895 rifle was produced by john marlin, and. The savage model 110 is a boltaction repeating rifle made by savage arms.