Question for the Savage Rifle Experts

[2/1Marine]

I have a question that I was hoping one of the experts here of NES could answer for me. I currently own a Savage Model 10GXP3 in Winchester .308. I was thinking about selling it and buying one of Savage's Model 10 percision carbine's until upgrading the 10GXP3 crossed my mind. THe 10GXP# shoots great as is and I can consistently shoot 1/2 inch 3 shot groups from 100 yards off a bipod. My question to you, the experts, is this.

1. Can I replace the stock on my rifle with a Bell and Carlson Medalist Varmint/Tactical Rifle Stock such as this one? http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=289219

2. Is it easy for me to replace the bolt handle with a tactical bolt handle like this one?
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=193602

3. Should I just say the hell with numbers 1 and 2 and sell the 10GXP3 and buy a PC?

As you can probably tell this is my first and only bolt action rifle so far. I must say I love it and I appreciate any and all answers to these questions. Please feel free to offer other stck suggestions to me as well.

Thank you!

 

[JohnFH]

1 You can replace the stock very easily, just make sure you get the right one for your action.

2 Changing the bolt handle is not a big deal, proper tools, they are rumored to be installed tight. I haven't changed one.

It is shooting well for a stock rifle, change the stock and bolt handle and shoot it, then all you will need is a barrel in a few thousand rounds.

 

[Nfdbrian]

I have the Bell & Carlson Medalist on my FP-10. It made a big difference from the cheap black synthetic stock that came on my rifle. The aluminum skeleton stiffens it right up. As far as the bolt handle, I just ordered one from Sharp Shooter Supply who specialize in Savage rifles. The one you linked to from Midway is a factory bolt handle. The PC model is very nice! You could add either of them to your rifle to improve it.

http://www.sharpshootersupply.com/

 

[bolt]

Yes you can, I have a similar set up. 10fp though. I'm no expert though, the gun shoots better than me! AS a MATTER OF FACT Sharpshooter's supply put mine together.

 

[2/1Marine]

Thank you for the responses.

 

[bolt]

I think it was a mike*? @ SSSupply that put mine together.FWIW Its all things savage!.......in hindsight.