Picked up a Savage Model 12FV in 223 last weekend from Cabela's. It appears that this model is a Cabela's exclusive, as I cannot find them anywhere else online. Paid $419 (Plus Tax)for it, and there is a mail in rebate going on right now. Important note on that is that Cabela's gave me the needed stuff for the rebate, and advised me of it. Savage's Website does not list the FV as one of the Model 12s that are eligible. I will let everyone know if I get a rebate back.
The gun is great, I couldn't be happier.
Pros: Top Bolt Release, over-size bolt handle, Varmint profile 26" carbon steel 1:9 barrel, Price point was great. Measurement to lands with the listed bullet would put me at an OAL of 2.310, I dig the extra length.
Cons: the Cheapest stock I have ever seen on a savage, But it will be replaced on mine so that was far from a deal breaker
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After putting 20 rounds through to filth it up a bit and get it on paper, I shot this group at 100 yards.
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55gr Nosler FB Tipped Varmageddon
24.6gr 8208xbr
CCI 400
2x fired LC 14 brass, FL sized.
OAL 2.255
I have not tuned or developed a load for this rifle yet, this is one for my 1:9 AR.
I think these are a great value for the cost, they can be had in 223, 204, 22-250 and 308.