( 5 out of 5) Savage Review

by David from Knoxville, TN on February 23, 2017

I had seen this rifle for more at a local shop, but hadn't done any research on Savage or their products. During my research on this rifle, I discovered this website. I also discovered that in many ways, the FCP-SR was a better choice than the Remington I had considered. The fact that the FCP had a heavy tapered barrel, was compensator ready, and had a 10 round detachable magazine sealed the deal. At 8 1/2 pounds, it's not one most people want to carry all day hunting, but if you're in a tree stand it's not a deal breaker. I also can use this rifle for 600 and even 1000 yard, my maximum distance, and it's effective maximum, as well target shooting. I've only got 80 rounds through it to date, but I feel it's more accurate than I am. At 100 yards with match grade ammunition, my best group has been a cloverleaf with five shots. The only concern I have about the rifle is the magazine. While Savage says it holds 10, and it does, the tenth round seems to be almost too much and causes just that tenth round to have a tendency to nose dive. At nine rounds, it's best to have the bolt open when you insert the magazine. This makes inserting it much easier, and gives consistent performance down range. The action is smooth enough, but not the best I've felt, but I'm a big fan of the trigger. I'm well pleased with my purchase and with the folks here at SOS. During the purchase process I contacted them twice, and always felt we were working together. I was impressed enough with the service here that I've purchased another firearm through them. I'll review that purchase as soon as I have run a few rounds through it.