I'm looking at purchasing a new rifle, and am between two guns.
1. Savage 10 FCP-SR in .308. It has a polymer bedded stock, and a 24" fluted, threaded barrel.
2. Savage 10BA Stealth in .308. It has a Chassis system stock, AR but stock, and a 20" fluted, threaded barrel.
Overall I like the Stealth more, and could get a good deal on it to make the price's pretty close. However, from what I have heard, read, and researched, the longer barrel will provide extra muzzle velocity, and added accuracy down range.
So, is 4 extra inches going to make that big of a difference that I should be considering the FCP? Keep in mind the main purposes for this rifle would be both hunting and target shooting. Not planning on doing anything really long range with this.
What do you think?
1. Savage 10 FCP-SR in .308. It has a polymer bedded stock, and a 24" fluted, threaded barrel.
2. Savage 10BA Stealth in .308. It has a Chassis system stock, AR but stock, and a 20" fluted, threaded barrel.
Overall I like the Stealth more, and could get a good deal on it to make the price's pretty close. However, from what I have heard, read, and researched, the longer barrel will provide extra muzzle velocity, and added accuracy down range.
So, is 4 extra inches going to make that big of a difference that I should be considering the FCP? Keep in mind the main purposes for this rifle would be both hunting and target shooting. Not planning on doing anything really long range with this.
What do you think?