New savage dual port lrpv 22-250

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Daze

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Got my new lrpv. So far I've been a bit disappointed in the accuracy. I've tried a number of different hand loads but I'm trying to make 53 gr vmax with CFE 223 powder work since its for p-dogging. I did shoot a 1.6 inch group at 300 yards once (my best ever at that range) but my 100 yard groups aren't nearly as goo as I hoped for. I get a lot of groups with 4 tight shots and 1 flyer that turns it into an inch to 1.25 inches. The other thing that's annoying is that the ejector is not working right. My buddy had a similar problem and had it fixed and it still didn't work afterwards. Any suggestions?
 
Buy Remington or shoot 3 round groups.... seriously now... some loads will do that I've experienced it many times try working with your powders cuting out a few grains or try seating the bullet at different depths ... as far as the ejector I would contact savage and let them no the problem ... you shouldn't have to deal with that with a brand new gun
 
Originally Posted By: berger-kingBuy Remington or shoot 3 round groups.... seriously now... some loads will do that I've experienced it many times try working with your powders cuting out a few grains or try seating the bullet at different depths ... as far as the ejector I would contact savage and let them no the problem ... you shouldn't have to deal with that with a brand new gun

I agree with this and will add. Is it the same shot that is out of the main group Everytime or is it random. The reason I ask it could be shooter error. Or try different powders or bullets some rifles just don't like certain bullets or powders. I like varget and 55 grain bullets in my 22-250s all 3 of them seem to like this combo.
 
First thing that comes to mind is how are you shooting groups?
Unless you have a sled, or bipod/sandbag under the buttstock; you aren't testing the gun, you are testing YOU.
How fast are you shooting groups? The 22-250 is a hot machine, and heats the barrel quickly; especially with Varget.

ALL Savage bolts are the same. The question is what is the issue? Is the ejector(plunger) or the extractor claw not holding onto the case?
It is very common for the spring behind the extractor to be weak, and not hold tight. @ $2 from Brownell's/Midway.
 
How many rounds? May take a few hundred rounds before things start coming together. I don't want to tell you this but i had a .204 LRPV, when they first came out, that finally got the best of me! Could not get it under 3/4" at a hundred no matter what i tried. I sent the rifle back to Savage they shot it and said 1" group was acceptable. I did notice they recrowned it, but anyway it didn't shoot any better. Traded it for a Tikka Super Varmint in .223 and never looked back! Just keep trying different bullet/powder combinations and hope you find something it likes.
 
I'm shooting with a bipod and rear bags. It's completely random which of the 5 will be the bad one. This barrel does not seem to heat up too quickly. Way better than my old browning a-bolt heavy varmint except the groups aren't really any better. I've also tried other loads with benchmark and varget, 50, 55 gr vmax, 36 gr varmint grenades.

Savage will certainly take care of the ejector issue and will test the rifle to make sure it shoots one inch groups. But in my opinion 1" groups out of a rifle like this is pathetic.

I really don't think it's my shooting. This rifle shoots like a dream the way I have the trigger adjusted. I originally made the mistake of adjusting it to the minimum weight of 6 ounces. 80 percent if the time it wouldn't let me pull the trigger unless I lifted the bolt again. Apparently a safety thing.

I'm wondering if Lapua brass would make a difference. I'd love to get some but it's crazy expensive.
 
Ok. I found a load for the LRPV. I just shot a 100 yard 5 shot group at .258 inches. 69 smk's with 35.2 gr CFE 223, hornady brass, Winchester primers. Touching the lands.
 
Originally Posted By: DazeGot my new lrpv. So far I've been a bit disappointed in the accuracy. I've tried a number of different hand loads but I'm trying to make 53 gr vmax with CFE 223 powder work since its for p-dogging. I did shoot a 1.6 inch group at 300 yards once (my best ever at that range) but my 100 yard groups aren't nearly as goo as I hoped for. I get a lot of groups with 4 tight shots and 1 flyer that turns it into an inch to 1.25 inches. The other thing that's annoying is that the ejector is not working right. My buddy had a similar problem and had it fixed and it still didn't work afterwards. Any suggestions?



Just take it out and SHOOT IT...Don't clean it at all..Don't think i'm crazy for not cleaning a new gun. I have had several "New" guns. Out of the box they really don't shoot that well. My cousin was having the same problems as you (Ruger M77 22-250) He asked me about the problem. I said just needs shot...Around 100 rounds now it will put five rounds inside of a Quarter at 100 yards..
 
Loving the lrpv more all the time. I'm finding 37.8 gr of cfe 223 with CCI with 53 gr vmax to be very accurate. just shot 5 shots into .44" @ 100 yards. I'm going to use it in F-class competition @ 300 yards omorrow to see if it improves my score.
 
Daze, do you know what velocity you are getting with your load 69smk and cfe powder? I just started loading the 69 smk as well using 4007ssc. But have not run it over the chrony yet. The 69 smk is one accurate bullet. I cannot wait to stretch this one out.
 
Im wonder what twist your running and barrel length to shoot the 69s? I have a bunch t
that I shoot in my 223 and my 250 should be here today so I want to try them too.
 
Originally Posted By: nastynatesfishIm wonder what twist your running and barrel length to shoot the 69s? I have a bunch t
that I shoot in my 223 and my 250 should be here today so I want to try them too.

1:9" twist, 26" long VLP and running H4831sc, H322, and RL15 with 69gr. SMKs. Nasty, you know you must have been livin right for that 250 trade to go through!
 
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Originally Posted By: 32tigguy32Originally Posted By: nastynatesfishIm wonder what twist your running and barrel length to shoot the 69s? I have a bunch t
that I shoot in my 223 and my 250 should be here today so I want to try them too.

1:9" twist, 26" long VLP and running H4831sc, H322, and RL15 with 69gr. SMKs. Nasty, you know you must have been livin right for that 250 trade to go through!

Ya it was a good tree. Pretty close in price I paid 800 for the oly and it was still almost new,buttttt I know what your sayin. It's got the Wilson barrel and it's stamped HEAVY VARMINT. I'm headin out now to try the 69s.
 
I would not think a 69gr MK would be a very good Pdog bullet...too tough. I have not tried it so I may be wrong.
 
1-9" is a pretty tight twist to be trying those lighter bullets behind a 22-250 through a 26". If you had a 1-12" 53gr. bullets would be great.

I shoot 69 SMKs in my 1-9" AR-15, great bullets gotten well under 1MOA all the way to 500, and thats the furthest ive shot it.

Ive heard stories, but I have never seen a Savage dissapoint in person. You seem to have found what it likes, expect groups like that for the life of your barrel.
 
Some guns just have a finiky diet. Sounds like you are zeroing in on some shooter loads. As said before, the barrel just needs some breaking in. I really start looking for shooter loads after the barrel as had 70-100rds through it.

My heart just starts to tickle when the die hard remmy fans get to ripping on the Savage rifles. Haters.....
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Well I don't think I will be competing in F-class again with my LRPV in 22-250. We shoot 2 targeting shots then 15 for record at 300 yards in 17 minutes. 5 minute break and then 15 more in 15 minutes. I spread my shots out as much as possible but the barrel was too hot and the rifle started shooting higher as the barrel got warmer so it required constant adjustment. I still got 3rd place out of 12 with a 285/300. A guy with an LRPV in .223 with a Douglas barrel won. And a guy with a .338 Lapua got second. Can you say "overkill"?

I have not chrono'd my load yet and I'm not sure I would trust it if I did because I always seem to get much faster readings than the manuals say.
 


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