September 17, 2012 |

Savage's Model 12 Lives Up To The Hype In November Issue Of GUNS Magazine

Savage's Model 12 Long Range Precision Rifle adorns the cover of the GUNS Magazine November issue. This bolt-action rifle, chambered for the 6.5mm Creedmor, lived up to its name and impressed field editor John Barsness due to its ability to deliver accurate groups from 100 yards.

"The obvious question about any target rifle is accuracy. The largest group with any load measured 1.37 inches, but the most accurate combination turned out to be a sight-in load in a group at .36 inches," details Barsness. "Savage's suggested retail price for the Long Range Precision is less than half of what a typical accuracy gunsmith might charge, so it's yet another typically accurate Savage bargain."

Love a .22 wheelgun? Enthusiasts will be delighted to read this month's "Rimfires" column, where contributing editor Holt Bodinson thoroughly enjoyed Ruger's new eight-shot LCR-22. Perfectly suited for plinking and varmint hunting, this versatile LCR is all-around fun and Bodinson could not get enough of it.

"The LCR is a great performing fun gun when shot from the hip. With a little practice, you can keep a tin can just a'bobbling along the good earth until that eighth round goes pop," Bodinson claims. "Short, light and always with you, it's a gun with a definite endearing personality."

The November issue of GUNS also features the lever-action Cimarron Model 1886 .45-70, details how the durable wood stocks from Accurate Innovations can handle harsh conditions, serves up a military Christmas shopping guide for the serving soldier and covers the return of the 10-shot compact .45 ACP Baby Eagle from Magnum Research.

The Gun of the Month giveaway, valued at over $6,000, features an impressive 3-Gun Competition Package consisting of Colt's CRP-18 Competition Rifle, the Benelli USA M2 Tactical 12-gauge shotgun, and the XD(M) 5.25 competition pistol from Springfield Armory. This package also includes the sturdy 300-lumen Inforce 9vx LED flashlight, holster accessories from Blade-Tech, the 7.5-inch Pemburu from Grayman Knives and The Ultimate Sniper DVD rounds out this spectacular giveaway. Enter to win at www.gunsmagazine.com/giveaway.