While a Savage Model 12 will surely help you make your groups smaller and smaller, the vast array of options within this lineup seems to just get bigger and bigger. Savage continues to dominate this market segment populated with the most discerning, performance-oriented shooters on the planet.
New to the Model 12 family are:
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12 Long Range Precision Varminter – This long-range hair-splitter was introduced in 2007 in a revolutionary right bolt, left port, single-shot configuration. New this year, the LRPV is available as a repeater with a four-round detachable box magazine and a right bolt, right port configuration. The caliber 6mm Norma BR has also been added to both the single-shot and repeater versions. Repeater features include:
- Right bolt, Right port target action
- AccuTrigger
- Oversized bolt handle
- Stainless barreled action
- Extra heavy, 1 inch in diameter free-floating Button-rifled barrel
- H-S Precision stock
- Swivel studs
- MSRP $1,208.00
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12 Varminter Low Profile – Previously available as a single shot, This model is now available as a repeater with detachable box magazine. The repeater is offered in a variety of short-action chamberings, including 223 Rem. and 22-250, each with two different twist rates, 204 Ruger, 243 Win., 308 Win. and 300 WSM. MSRP for the repeater is $934 in standard calibers and $972 in 300 WSM.
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12 BTCSS Thumbhole – This new varminter features a vented thumbhole laminate stock, dual pillar bedding, heavy fluted stainless-steel barrel with recessed target crown, detachable box magazine and an oversized bolt handle. MSRP is $981
Varmint Actions – For those who wish to build a custom varmint rifle based on the Savage 110 action, stainless steel varmint actions can now be purchased separately. Actions include: bolt assembly, AccuTrigger assembly, barrel locknut, recoil lug, trigger guard, magazine box assembly and receiver assembly. MSRP is $460
12 Precision Target Rifles – The Savage F-Class and F/TR were both a runaway success in 2007, with Team Savage member Darrell Buell taking first place honors at the Fullbore Nationals with a 100-percent stock Model 12 F/TR. In fact, at the two F-Class National-level matches in 2007 (F-Class and Fullbore), Team Savage shooters took two of the three podium spots. This year, the F-Class will also be available in a 6 Norma BR Chambering. Also look for a new addition to this series midyear with a Palma-style rifle with fully-adjustable stock.
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