Comments on: is the Savage 111FCXP3 Bolt Action Rifle with Scope a good rifle? http://www.andersoncompositesquadron.org/graphite-composite/is-the-savage-111fcxp3-bolt-action-rifle-with-scope-a-good-rifle/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:21:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: crazyb http://www.andersoncompositesquadron.org/graphite-composite/is-the-savage-111fcxp3-bolt-action-rifle-with-scope-a-good-rifle/#comment-710 crazyb Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:53:59 +0000 http://www.andersoncompositesquadron.org/graphite-composite/is-the-savage-111fcxp3-bolt-action-rifle-with-scope-a-good-rifle#comment-710 Don't personally know about the savage, I used to live in northern canada and hunted elk, moose, deer and bear, I used a 308 and must say I did very well. I skinned and butchered all my own kills.<br><b>References : </b><br> Don’t personally know about the savage, I used to live in northern canada and hunted elk, moose, deer and bear, I used a 308 and must say I did very well. I skinned and butchered all my own kills.
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]]> By: Gecko http://www.andersoncompositesquadron.org/graphite-composite/is-the-savage-111fcxp3-bolt-action-rifle-with-scope-a-good-rifle/#comment-709 Gecko Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:13:59 +0000 http://www.andersoncompositesquadron.org/graphite-composite/is-the-savage-111fcxp3-bolt-action-rifle-with-scope-a-good-rifle#comment-709 Savage makes an excellent rifle. They are very accurate. I own a Model 10FP, the stock is not great but it is highly functional and durable. It is tough to beat a Savage for out of the box accuracy. I think you did fine getting a package, that Simmons will serve you well. Eventually I am sure you will want to upgrade, but you do not need to for many years. Just find the rounds it likes and hunt with those. You did not mention caliber, a very important consideration for hunting deer. I would go with .243 Win. No recoil and shoots very flat. If your rig likes them, Honady makes a light magnum 100 gr BTSP Interbond that will deliver 1000 ft lbs at over 400 yards. I do not advocate shooting over 300 however. Excellent deer medicine. Just make sure you get to know your rifle whatever you chose, spend lots of time at the range. Shot placement is the key.<br><b>References : </b><br> Savage makes an excellent rifle. They are very accurate. I own a Model 10FP, the stock is not great but it is highly functional and durable. It is tough to beat a Savage for out of the box accuracy. I think you did fine getting a package, that Simmons will serve you well. Eventually I am sure you will want to upgrade, but you do not need to for many years. Just find the rounds it likes and hunt with those. You did not mention caliber, a very important consideration for hunting deer. I would go with .243 Win. No recoil and shoots very flat. If your rig likes them, Honady makes a light magnum 100 gr BTSP Interbond that will deliver 1000 ft lbs at over 400 yards. I do not advocate shooting over 300 however. Excellent deer medicine. Just make sure you get to know your rifle whatever you chose, spend lots of time at the range. Shot placement is the key.
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]]> By: .700 nitro http://www.andersoncompositesquadron.org/graphite-composite/is-the-savage-111fcxp3-bolt-action-rifle-with-scope-a-good-rifle/#comment-708 .700 nitro Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:31:59 +0000 http://www.andersoncompositesquadron.org/graphite-composite/is-the-savage-111fcxp3-bolt-action-rifle-with-scope-a-good-rifle#comment-708 I would buy my own scope.My choice would be for sure a detachable magazine for quick reloads and a stainless barrel if I could afford it. My choices are below. Top it off with a good Nikon or Leupold Scope plus Leupold rings and you have a nice gun. The one you picked is a good gun however.<br><b>References : </b><br>http://www.savagearms.com/11fcns.htm http://www.savagearms.com/116fcss.htm I would buy my own scope.My choice would be for sure a detachable magazine for quick reloads and a stainless barrel if I could afford it. My choices are below. Top it off with a good Nikon or Leupold Scope plus Leupold rings and you have a nice gun.

The one you picked is a good gun however.
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]]> By: dca2003311@yahoo.com http://www.andersoncompositesquadron.org/graphite-composite/is-the-savage-111fcxp3-bolt-action-rifle-with-scope-a-good-rifle/#comment-707 dca2003311@yahoo.com Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:20:59 +0000 http://www.andersoncompositesquadron.org/graphite-composite/is-the-savage-111fcxp3-bolt-action-rifle-with-scope-a-good-rifle#comment-707 * Yes, and there is not a thing wrong with either Simmons or Tasco Scopes they are a fine dependable, reasonably priced scope.* Great Choice.*<br><b>References : </b><br>* Run like a Deer.*.................Fly like an Eagle.*~~ * Yes, and there is not a thing wrong with either Simmons or Tasco Scopes they are a fine dependable, reasonably priced scope.* Great Choice.*
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* Run like a Deer.*……………..Fly like an Eagle.*~~

]]> By: Arkel D http://www.andersoncompositesquadron.org/graphite-composite/is-the-savage-111fcxp3-bolt-action-rifle-with-scope-a-good-rifle/#comment-706 Arkel D Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:50:59 +0000 http://www.andersoncompositesquadron.org/graphite-composite/is-the-savage-111fcxp3-bolt-action-rifle-with-scope-a-good-rifle#comment-706 Yes, it's a good rifle, my friend has this rifle in 7mm rem mag, he changed the scope though.<br><b>References : </b><br> Yes, it’s a good rifle, my friend has this rifle in 7mm rem mag, he changed the scope though.
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]]> By: falconry2 http://www.andersoncompositesquadron.org/graphite-composite/is-the-savage-111fcxp3-bolt-action-rifle-with-scope-a-good-rifle/#comment-705 falconry2 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:16:59 +0000 http://www.andersoncompositesquadron.org/graphite-composite/is-the-savage-111fcxp3-bolt-action-rifle-with-scope-a-good-rifle#comment-705 I'm not a big fan of the Simmons scope,and as a package deal the scopes are normally the weak link. Considering the costs I've seen for these packages however,it makes sense to buy the package and then be prepared to upgrade the scope later on. Yes, the Simmons scope might be enough and hardy enough for your needs,but Nikon and Leupold do make a better product;so eventually you may want to do a swap. You won't be able to find a bare rifle and scope/bases/rings for less than the package. Savages have gotten much better in recent years,especially with the Accu-Trigger,and have a good reputation for out of the box accuracy. I personally prefer the ergonomics of Brownings and the Tikka T3,but I can't knock Savage for what they make. It is a good solid gun that should provide years of service. Anything from 243 up is good for deer,but 243 is minimum,and that would be with a bonded core 90-105 grain bullet. I would look at getting 270,257 Roberts,7mm-08,308 or 30-06 for deer. I use 30-06 for deer and elk.<br><b>References : </b><br>I reload for 223,243,30-06 and 300 WSM currently. I’m not a big fan of the Simmons scope,and as a package deal the scopes are normally the weak link. Considering the costs I’ve seen for these packages however,it makes sense to buy the package and then be prepared to upgrade the scope later on. Yes, the Simmons scope might be enough and hardy enough for your needs,but Nikon and Leupold do make a better product;so eventually you may want to do a swap. You won’t be able to find a bare rifle and scope/bases/rings for less than the package.
Savages have gotten much better in recent years,especially with the Accu-Trigger,and have a good reputation for out of the box accuracy. I personally prefer the ergonomics of Brownings and the Tikka T3,but I can’t knock Savage for what they make. It is a good solid gun that should provide years of service.
Anything from 243 up is good for deer,but 243 is minimum,and that would be with a bonded core 90-105 grain bullet. I would look at getting 270,257 Roberts,7mm-08,308 or 30-06 for deer. I use 30-06 for deer and elk.
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I reload for 223,243,30-06 and 300 WSM currently.

]]> By: Scott http://www.andersoncompositesquadron.org/graphite-composite/is-the-savage-111fcxp3-bolt-action-rifle-with-scope-a-good-rifle/#comment-704 Scott Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:46:59 +0000 http://www.andersoncompositesquadron.org/graphite-composite/is-the-savage-111fcxp3-bolt-action-rifle-with-scope-a-good-rifle#comment-704 It entirely depends on what you intend to use it for. A bad choice for deer hunting...<br><b>References : </b><br> It entirely depends on what you intend to use it for. A bad choice for deer hunting…
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