Is this a good choice for a precision bolt action?

[Bushwack44]

Savage 12 (http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/12VLPDBM). It has most of what I'm looking for: Detachable mag, comes in 243 or 308, wood stock, accutrigger (or similar) and a 26" barrel (although I'm OK with a 24" barrel). Goal is to hit steel as far as 800 yards. I can't find another rifle that has the same/similar features I like that would be accurate out of the box....but I'm open to suggestions.

[TMB 1]

Yes that's a good choice.

[Fjold]

You will get bored with it too easily. Squeeze the trigger, hit the target, ho-hum.

[robspmc]

I have the same gun in 22-250. Took a yote last year at 436yds. It's almost not fair. Crazy accurate!

[MongooseV8]

Great choice, especially for a factory rifle. Dont let the haters sell you on something else if you like the Savage.

[buckshizzo]

Good rifle. Just like mongoose said don't let the savage haters deter you. You can hit 800 yards with the 24" barrel no problem. Hardly a difference between 24" and 26". Ruger precision rifle is also another good accurate rifle out of the box.

[scamp62]

a long time ago i had nothing but Remington's, now i have Savages. out of the box I can not find a more accurate (sub $800.00) rifle

[Hairball]

If you are looking at Savage, check out a 12 LRP as well....

http://savagearms.com/firearms/model/12LRP

[JMP]

Savage 12 (http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/12VLPDBM). It has most of what I'm looking for: Detachable mag, comes in 243 or 308, wood stock, accutrigger (or similar) and a 26" barrel (although I'm OK with a 24" barrel). Goal is to hit steel as far as 800 yards. I can't find another rifle that has the same/similar features I like that would be accurate out of the box....but I'm open to suggestions.

Do note that the 243 has a 1:9.25" twist. This will be a bit slow to shoot the very popular 105gr target bullets. You'll probably need to limit the bullet weight to about 90gr.

[snowdog650]

Great choice. Will easily reach out to 1000+ with 175's or 155's with a 308.