The Savage 10FP is a bolt-action sniper rifle manufactured by Savage Arms and based on the Savage Model 110 rifle. There are seven variants of this rifle, each designated with an "LE" code signifying that it is part of the Law Enforcement Series. Most 10FP series rifles are configured with the AccuTrigger, matte-blued barreled action, heavy free-floating and button-rifled barrel, oversized bolt handle, internal box magazine (holding 4 rounds), and three swivel studs for sling and bipod mounting.
| Savage 10FP | |
|---|---|
 Savage 10FPXP-LEA | |
| Type | Sniper rifle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1956 |
| Manufacturer | Savage Arms Company |
| Variants | Savage Model 110 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 5.10 kg (11+1⁄4 lb) |
| Length | 1,162 mm (45+3⁄4 in) |
| Barrel length | 660 mm (26 in)/610 mm (24 in) |
| Cartridge | .223 Remington .300 Winchester Magnum .308 Winchester .338 Lapua Magnum |
| Action | Bolt-action |
| Maximum firing range | 915 m (1,001 yd) |
| Feed system | 4-round internal box magazine |
| Sights | Leupold 3.5–10×40 mm black matte scope |
The Savage 10FP is similar to the Savage 110FP rifles and differ only in the action lengths and in the calibers used. The 10FP is designated a "short action" meaning cartridges similar in length to the .308 Winchester, while the 110FP is considered a "long action" meaning cartridges similar in length to the .30-06 Springfield. Both are bolt-action, rotating bolt rifles, with dual-lug bolts and integral, non-detachable magazines, and both are available in left-handed models.
Trigger
editThe 10FP comes with the Savage Arms developed "Accutrigger". This trigger is intended to give a shooter the flexibility to set trigger pull to individual preference without having to pay a gunsmith to adjust it. The trigger can be adjusted from 6.5 to 26 N (1.5 to 6 lbf). Savage claims that even when adjusted to its lowest setting, the AccuTrigger is completely safe and cannot accidentally discharge during normal use from being jarred or dropped when maintained and adjusted as intended. The AccuTrigger offers a relatively short lock time of 1.6 milliseconds favoring accurate shooting.[1]
Adjustment
editSavage says adjustment of the AccuTrigger is a simple process. Removal of the stock is necessary where rotation of an adjustment spring is required. This is accomplished utilizing the Savage supplied tool. The AccuTrigger has a single adjustment location and is designed so it cannot be adjusted below the minimum setting. This adjustment feature is yet another example of the built-in customization design of this rifle. Customization allows users to adjust the rifle to their own personal comforts and preferences which can equate to accuracy improvement.[2][3]
Current models
edit| Savage 10FP model types[4] | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model No. | Caliber | Overall length | Barrel length | Weight | Stock (with studs) |
Sights |
| 10FP | .308 Win. .223 Rem. |
1,000 or 1,100 mm (40 or 44 in) | 510 or 610 mm (20 or 24 in) | 3,900 g (8.5 lb) | Black synthetic | Drilled and tapped for scope |
| 10FLP Left-handed | .308 Win. .223 Rem. |
1,100 mm (44 in) | 610 mm (24 in) | 3,900 g (8.5 lb) | Black synthetic | Drilled and tapped for scope |
| 10FP Choate | .308 Win. .223 Rem. |
1,111 mm (43.75 in) | 660 mm (26 in) | 5,100 g (11.25 lb) | Black synthetic Choate adjustable stock w/accessory rail | Drilled and tapped for scope |
| 10FP Folding Choate | .308 Win. | 1,022 mm (40.25 in) | 510 mm (20 in) | 4,800 g (10.5 lb) | Black synthetic Choate folding stock w/accessory rail | Drilled and tapped for scope |
| 10FP LE2B McMillan | .308 Win. | 1,180 mm (46.5 in) | 610 mm (24 in) | 4,500 g (10 lb) | McMillan fiberglass tactical stock | Drilled and tapped for scope |
| 10FP HS Precision | .308 Win. | 1,111 mm (43.75 in) | 610 mm (24 in) | 4,500 g (10 lb) | Black synthetic HS-Precision tactical stock | Drilled and tapped for scope |
| 10FPXP HS Precision | .308 Win. | 1,175 mm (46.25 in) | 610 mm (24 in) | 5,000 g (11 lb) | Black synthetic HS-Precision tactical stock | Leupold 3.5-10×40mm black matte scope with Mil Dot reticle and flip open lens covers, Farrell Picatinny Rail Base, Harris bipod and Storm heavy duty case included. |
Operators
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Philippines: Philippine National Police Counter Terrorism Unit version and Special Action Force version. Acquired as the Ferfrans TSR2, using the Savage 10FCP base unit with modifications and features added by FERFRANS.Delivered in 2011.[5][6]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Locktime By Randy Wakeman
- ^ "AccuTrigger review". Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-09-19.
- ^ AccuTrigger Specifications[permanent dead link]
- ^ Law Enforcement Series Archived 2007-08-28 at the Wayback Machine rifle information page at Savage Arms website
- ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20110717034625/http://www.tactical-life.com/online/news/savage-model-10-precision-rifles-used-by-philippine-national-police-counterterrorism-unit/?hp=news_title
- ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20160219092642/http://longrangeshooter.com/2010/03/savage-arms-cutting-edge-sniper-weapon-system/
External links
edit- Review of the 10FPXP-HS
- AccuTrigger review Archived 2007-09-28 at the Wayback Machine by Dick Metcalf in Shooting Times
- Official Savage 10FP product page Archived 2009-08-05 at the Wayback Machine
- Official Savage 110FP product page Archived 2009-01-07 at the Wayback Machine