So I have some questions.
Firstly, after a search, I didn't see a savage specific thread, if I missed it, let me know.
I haven't purchased a firearm in a couple or few years now, but I find myself in need of something with a little more reach. Realistically, I won't have need to make a shot beyond 200 yards. The Savage hog hunter has been on my short list for quite awhile now.
The biggest complaint I've seen on that rifle is the stock. It isn't the accu-stock and isn't bedded at all. However reviews have cited the rifle as being out of the box sub MOA as long as you aren't bearing down on the stock and that even with a bipod it should be ok. I looked at the model 10 precision carbine but they don't make it anymore and the next most like it is the model 10 FCP but its only available in .308 and is about $300 more than the hog hunter.
I guess my primary question is this;
For the relatively short range I'd use the rifle, am I placing too much emphasis on the stock?
Reviews have ranged from 1/2 to 3/4" MOA with the factory stock, one measured it at .55". I don't know that I can shoot as well as the rifle and if I becomes an issue, I could put a Hogue pillar bedded stock on it and still be less expensive than the FCP model.
Firstly, after a search, I didn't see a savage specific thread, if I missed it, let me know.
I haven't purchased a firearm in a couple or few years now, but I find myself in need of something with a little more reach. Realistically, I won't have need to make a shot beyond 200 yards. The Savage hog hunter has been on my short list for quite awhile now.
The biggest complaint I've seen on that rifle is the stock. It isn't the accu-stock and isn't bedded at all. However reviews have cited the rifle as being out of the box sub MOA as long as you aren't bearing down on the stock and that even with a bipod it should be ok. I looked at the model 10 precision carbine but they don't make it anymore and the next most like it is the model 10 FCP but its only available in .308 and is about $300 more than the hog hunter.
I guess my primary question is this;
For the relatively short range I'd use the rifle, am I placing too much emphasis on the stock?
Reviews have ranged from 1/2 to 3/4" MOA with the factory stock, one measured it at .55". I don't know that I can shoot as well as the rifle and if I becomes an issue, I could put a Hogue pillar bedded stock on it and still be less expensive than the FCP model.