Another ugly Savage....Oh the Horror... Group pic added

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Finally got the Savage project in shooting condition. Gotta give props to Kevin Rayhill for all the smith work, Im sure it will be a tack driver. Still have to get it cerekoted, add a harris, and maybe add some kmw hardware to the stock. But the fiance said I had to wait til after the wedding to spend anymore money on it.
Parts list includes: Savage model 10 S/A T&T by Kevin Rayhill, 243 Shilen varmint stainless match barrel 1x8 twist, bedded stockade woodchuck stock, Kevin Rayhills dbm, Bushnell Elite Tactical HDMR, ARC 34mm rings, Talley 20 moa base, tacops stock pack.

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So we decided to go do some pistol shooting on the windiest day of the week. Of course I had to take the 243, since I havent got a chance to shoot it. After getting it on paper, I realize all I have left is five rounds of 58 gr vmax left. I was pleasantly surprised how well it shot considering the 15-25mph crosswind, and off a piece of crap bipod that wont lock in place anymore. Here is the 5 round group I squeezed off before my target blew over.

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Originally Posted By: kswaterfowl But the fiance said I had to wait til after the wedding to spend anymore money on it.
That may take years!.........Kidding ya!
Here is a Savage enticer just for you from Thursday night.
The other a 200yd target that I use. .700", .540", .640".
I hope yours will be as great.
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Quote:But the fiance said I had to wait til after the wedding to spend anymore money on it.....Already getting you broken into the bit,,,Ehh...??,,,After the first year anniversary, you're going to be in poor shape with your hobbies...Kids on the way, bigger house, better vehicle for her, more of her shoes in the closet, etc...Been there, Done that, a couple of times...

But it is a nice looking rifle...Hope it shoots really well...
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Originally Posted By: kswaterfowlBut the fiance said I had to wait til after the wedding to spend anymore money on it.


... looks like we already know who's going to wear the pants in your family.


You still have time to run my friend.
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Come on guys, you gotta give me more credit. I let the hen know who the rooster is sometimes
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. I really cant complain, she usually lets me get whatever I want.
 
Originally Posted By: 5spdOriginally Posted By: kswaterfowl But the fiance said I had to wait til after the wedding to spend anymore money on it.
That may take years!.........Kidding ya!
Here is a Savage enticer just for you from Thursday night.
The other a 200yd target that I use. .700", .540", .640".
I hope yours will be as great.
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Nice shooting!! Did you do that paint job yourself? That paint scheme would look perfect in these Kansas pastures.
 
Quote:He will still wear the pants, she'll just set them out for him in the morning...but the color of what she sets out will let him know what he's going to be allowed to do for the day...
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You are going to like that scope too I bet. I have one sitting waiting for a 6.5 Creedmore but just to give it a whirl a while back I put it on my 6mmDTi and took it to the range and shot it out to 750 yards and I like the scope and reticle.
 
Originally Posted By: hawkeye reloaderDang that's ugly, I better go get a beer...
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Thats why all us Savage fanboys always claim such amazing groups, because we have to drink all the time to love our ugly guns
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Originally Posted By: kswaterfowl Nice shooting!! Did you do that paint job yourself? That paint scheme would look perfect in these Kansas pastures.
Yes, krylon spray as a base paint then hand brushed the rest with model paints since I have about 300 colors, pretty cheap to do. I picked a handfull of the grasses I call/hunt in and matched them to the paints close as possible.
 
Originally Posted By: kswaterfowlCome on guys, you gotta give me more credit. I let the hen know who the rooster is sometimes
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. I really cant complain, she usually lets me get whatever I want.
I caught that part fast....that really means you aint doing it this time we have other bills to pay....:)
Keep plugging at as we need to see your final results....when that happens.
 
Originally Posted By: dan brotherssimple.... sell stuff to buy stuff... or do side jobs for fun money Yep! Thats how I roll,been hitched 25yrs and going strong.
 
Originally Posted By: kswaterfowl But the fiance said I had to wait til after the wedding to spend anymore money on it.


Oh no, another one bites the dust. Whatever you do don't schedule the wedding during any kind of hunting season that matters to you, deer, turkey etc. If you do you'll be dealing with anniversaries and the associated trips etc, for the rest of your life, during hunting season. A little foresight is required here.
 
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