Savage 12FV vs 10FP

[Cappy]

Looking at getting one of these in .223 for coyotes. Can someone tell me the difference between the two?

[mountainview]

Cap, I'd check the Savage website and look at the specs. Not 100% sure but I believe that the FV has a 26" bbl while the FP has a 24" bbl is the main difference and that the FP comes in a LA or SA while the FV is SA only. I have the FV in .223 and love shooting it.

[KYsquirrelsniper]

There's very little difference between the standard (not Choate stocked) 10FP and the 12FV.

The action and trigger is identical.
The FP has a 24" bbl versus the FV's 26" bbl.
The FP is matte finished and the FV is low luster bluing.
The FP has a black coating on the bolt that supposedly reduces friction (but I can't tell it does anything).
The FP has an extra swivel stud in the forearm.

The FV is a better buy if you aren't just attracted to the cool mystique of the FP supposedly being the tactical weapon.

[Cappy]

Thanks guys, was trying to figure out the reason for the price difference between the two. No need for a "tactical" rifle, already use them at work. Placed an order for the FV. Depending on how long it will take to get in I'll wait for it otherwise I might crack and pick up the FP just so I have one for the winter.