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Offline gooser

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savage 12FV
« on: January 15, 2012, 03:21:11 PM »
Hi everyone, I am considering a purchase of a 12fv in 223. For those of you who own or used one , are there any inherent  problems with them? And also can the barrel be changed later to a 22-250?   ???
  Your help is appreciated.

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Re: savage 12FV
« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2012, 08:13:30 AM »
I have a model 12FV in .22-250.  It's been an excellent rifle thus far.  Accuracy, reliability, fit & finish is all what you'd expect from Savage.  You could probably convert from .223 to .22-250 if you really wanted to, but that would entail a barrel change as well as swapping out the bolt face and internal magazine parts.  Seems like more of a pain than it's worth.
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Re: savage 12FV
« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2012, 09:00:21 AM »
I had a 10fp in 223 that was a delight wish id kept it. No poblems i can think of.
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Re: savage 12FV
« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2012, 10:29:05 AM »
   I have one in 204 Ruger. With Win. factory ammo it will shoot five shots off the bench into groups that you wouldn't believe if i told you. No problems with them that i can see.
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Re: savage 12FV
« Reply #4 on: January 29, 2012, 09:55:53 AM »
Well I have the rifle now, it's an awesome shooter, I don't think I would refit to 220-250  though. I've used a .223 for the last 5 years and have developed a very accurate load for varmints. After burning up some factory rounds in the savage I'll neck size and load up some precision ammo.

 Thanks everyone for your input.


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Re: savage 12FV
« Reply #5 on: January 29, 2012, 12:55:24 PM »
Good luck and happy shooting.  I'm sure you'll be more than happy with the 12FV.  They make for one hell of a varmint rifle.
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Re: savage 12FV
« Reply #6 on: February 09, 2012, 06:44:02 AM »
Top notch varmint rig.  I have one in 22-250 and its just incredible- as are all savages these days.
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Re: savage 12FV
« Reply #7 on: February 09, 2012, 02:21:21 PM »
Since both calibers use the same short action, yes, the barrels can be swapped out.
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Re: savage 12FV
« Reply #8 on: February 11, 2012, 02:14:18 AM »
Yes it can be changed from a 223 to 22-250, you will also have to change the bolt face as well as the bolt. If it is as accurate as most 223's are I would leave it alone and get a Twin to it in 22-250 ;D
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