I like my 12FV in 223 so much, that I bought a 12FV in 204!

Yes, they are that good.

For the price, quality, and accuracy, cannot be beat.

Don't be afraid to purchase a Savage without the accutrigger - only costs $30 to install a new trigger that flat out rocks!

Longest confirmed kill on a prairie dog for my 17 Rem is 485 yards....twice. Two "cousins" were living at the same address!

Would not hesitate to shoot a coyote, WITH proper shot placement and bullet at that range.

24 will do fine for spotting them. I look for the long shots at 20 power, but shoot with my scope on 12X. Why? I have a mildot scope and I know how much holdover (or under) I need to be at according to the scope at 12X. May I suggest a 6-24x56 30 mm tube from http://www.nikkostirling.com, distribute...

Forgot rule #1 on powder..."...if in doubt, throw it out".

Smell them. Should be a strong alcohol type smell (close...not exact).

Powder should not have a rust color to it.

Go to IMR's website - they have info there.

http://www.imrpowder.com

Or http://www.hodgdon.com

Hutch - same here with my Nikko Stirling - on 12 power, seeing the 17, 204, 223, & 243 at 100 yards is no problem.

May I recommend a scope? http://www.nikkostirling.com Distributed by http://www.legacysports.com I purchased a 6-24x56 30 mm mildot and a set of rings. Very happy with the purchase. Fully multicoated, side parallax adjustment (I did not opt for the huge side wheel), and easy to focus eyepiece. The r...

Or...try this brand....

http://www.nikkostirling.com

...distributed in the US by...


http://www.legacysports.com


I am very satisfied with the 6-24x56 with the 30 mm tube. Also purchased a set of scope mounts from them as well.