10TR

[Dragunov]

I just had a .308 Savage 10TR 20" threaded barrel, fall into my lap. The only scope I have is a BSA 6X24X50sp. That will be mounted on it. I'm currently looking for a muzzle brake, and a tri-pod. I gave it to my daughter for her 16th B'day. I'm a Remy/Tikka/Steyr guy, so, I'm not real familiar (other than general operations) with the Savage, but I couldn't pass up the deal (It was a freebee).
I'll post pics after I mount the scope. I LOVE the giant bolt knob!

There isn't much info out there on this rifle. Anyone own one? I'd like to pick your brain a bit.

Thanks.

[CobraRed]

Any damage from the fall? (into your lap)

My first suggestion is to forgo trying to get a tri-pod to work and go with a bi-pod

Lots of us own Savage 10's
What kind of questions do you have?

[Dragunov]

Any damage from the fall? (into your lap)

My first suggestion is to forgo trying to get a tri-pod to work and go with a bi-pod

Lots of us own Savage 10's
What kind of questions do you have?

To me, or the rifle!

Yes, BI-pod! ooops! I'm still a little fuzzy, I just got up.

Where can I get a muzzle break for it. Is that scope a good choice? or should I get another. The only scopes I'm familiar with are the Zeiss, Unertl, P3 and P4 scopes. Seems a little under whelming to put my P3 on it. My dad has both of my Unertls (one side mounted on his Garand, the other, on his M40) and my Zeiss is on my Tikka. I found this scope (BSA) in a box in the attic, I think it's off my dads .30-06 JC Higgins). It functions properly, and is really clear, but I'm unfamiliar with it. I want to make sure she has a good match.

Also, it has a 5r barrel, I hear 150 gr doesn't work so well in those, but it's the most popular weight found around here. I may have to order some 168gr off the Nets.

[CobraRed]

1. You can get a muzzle brake (it's brake not break, nothing is breaking its just slowing down or counteracting recoil like brakes on your car). Just search 5/8-24 muzzle brake anywhere and you'll have a host of choices, Either use a gunsmith to clock it or use shims.

2. The BSA is not a great scope in any respect. Do a search on the forums for scope threads, figure out what you want to spend and try to find something with matching adjustments and reticle (i.e. MOA/MOA or MIL/MIL)

3. A 5R barrel means it has 5 rifle landings rather than 6, it doesn't hate any particular weight of bullet, that sounds like a wives tale. What dictates what weight (length) of bullet it likes is rate of twist (and harmonics which is another discussion altogether).

[Dragunov]

1. You can get a muzzle brake (it's brake not break, nothing is breaking its just slowing down or counteracting recoil like brakes on your car). Just search 5/8-24 muzzle brake anywhere and you'll have a host of choices, Either use a gunsmith to clock it or use shims.

2. The BSA is not a great scope in any respect. Do a search on the forums for scope threads, figure out what you want to spend and try to find something with matching adjustments and reticle (i.e. MOA/MOA or MIL/MIL)

3. A 5R barrel means it has 5 rifle landings rather than 6, it doesn't hate any particular weight of bullet, that sounds like a wives tale. What dictates what weight (length) of bullet it likes is rate of twist (and harmonics which is another discussion altogether).

Brake, yes... Like I said, I haven't been through my first cup o' Joe yet. Guess I'll be looking for another scope. I didn't think it was a great scope anyways, Probably why Dad swapped it out.

Thanks

I understand the 5r/6r. Just what I've heard. That's why I asked.

[MongooseV8]

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3. A 5R barrel means it has 5 rifle landings rather than 6, it doesn't hate any particular weight of bullet, that sounds like a wives tale. What dictates what weight (length) of bullet it likes is rate of twist (and harmonics which is another discussion altogether).

The 5r is different in another aspect. The grooves are not a 90* angle as found in traditional rifling. They have a compound angled shoulder in an attempt to reduce jacket distortion and in turn increase accuracy. My 5r barrels have not shown to be any more weight specific than a traditional barrel so im sure you can get the 150's to shoot just fine.

And as for a scope its tough to beat a $309 swfa fixed 10x, as per my usual shameless plug.

[CobraRed]

The 5r is different in another aspect. The grooves are not a 90* angle as found in traditional rifling. They have a compound angled shoulder in an attempt to reduce jacket distortion and in turn increase accuracy. My 5r barrels have not shown to be any more weight specific than a traditional barrel so im sure you can get the 150's to shoot just fine.

This is true, the orientation cuts down on powder fowling and helps when cleaning the barrel too. This reduced jacket distortion aids in applying super fast twist rates as well.