Bow Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 So I decided to get into the Hobby a bit, as I have never ventured into the world of firearms.I decided to start out small, and see how I like it, and if the bug gets me to expand.I recently picked up a Savage Mk II-F at Wal-Mart. I have not gotten an opportunity to shoot it yet, but I have already decided the factory stock ("Tupperware" I believe it is referred to?) isn't going to cut it.I picked up an extra magazine locally last week, and today, I placed an order for a Boyd's Rimfire Varmint Thumbhole stock that they had on sale with a new Trigger guard and Floor Plate. It should be arriving in a few days.I was looking at the Tacticool Stock, but I have a local gun Shop trying to get me an FVSR, so I'll wait on the Tacticool stock for that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asmurff Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 I have a MII also great shooting rifle, l left mine it the original stock but it is wood, which by the way is the only rifle I have wood on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bow Posted October 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Thanks for the reply, I have heard that are straight shooters even without the Accutrigger.I figure I can give it a go and see if I enjoy it without spending a heap of cash... besides that, I get a lot of enjoyment in learning about the mechanics of things, tinkering, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microgunner Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Congratulations. Nothing more purely fun than rimfires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bow Posted October 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Just to update:In an effort to keep it a Budget Project (but it has to look cool!), I picked up a 4x16 Center Point scope after reading some good reviews, and a short bi-pod.Also, my Thumbhole stock showed up today.. but I had to head to work this afternoon.... :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeyore Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 The new stock will dress it up nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bow Posted October 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Thanks, I believe so as well. It might be a Wal-Mart special Mk II-F, but to me, half the fun is making something that was budget excel, as long as the cost doesn't overtake what an equal can be purchased for...My wife pretty much says "You can build anything you want, because anyone can buy it.. but not everyone can build it"... so I have taken that approach with everything from my car to designing/scratch building vacuum tube guitar amplifiers...I have to look into some of the Non-Accutrigger Trigger tweaks as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bow Posted October 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Got the action into the new stock last night... The bolt is on it's way to Ohio for a but of... Modification... >:DI need some lower scope rings for sure... :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microgunner Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Liking it, and will like it even more with the lower rings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bow Posted October 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Thank you sir!I forgot to mention, last night I also did the "Pen Spring" mod to lighten the trigger pull and also made some spacers to put between the trigger and the housing to remove the lateral slop from the trigger itself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bow Posted October 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 I also just ordered the DIP 25 MOA scope Mount and the 1/8" Bottom Plate....I'm hoping to build a tackdriver that will reach out 200+ yards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeyore Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 looking good and progressing right along! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bow Posted October 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Thanks for following my project sir!Inputs for any and all are always welcome, since this is my first build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 very nice :thumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bow Posted October 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 Thanks...I'm looking for some Low Scope Rings now for when the DIP Scope Rail shows up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bow Posted October 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 Well, I got my Bolt back this eveningIt feels much better and is much easier to get a hold of. Also have the new scope rings installed and I hope to get it to the range this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmao_37 Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 I have wood"Dam to much info Smurf :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bow Posted October 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 So the run down is....Savage MK II-F (Non-accutrigger Model)Centerpoint 4-16X40 ScopeDiversified Innovative Products 25 MOA Scope MountMillett Low Scope RingsBlackhawk 6"-9" BipodBoyd's Rimfire Varmint Thumbhole StockDiversified Innovative Products Trigger GaurdDiversified Innovative Products Bottom MetalHome-brewed Trigger Job (shimmed trigger, lighter spring) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bow Posted October 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 I have wood :o.............to much info ;DNo photos please :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccaw69 Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 Really interested to see where you take this, just ordered a Savage Mk 2 F today for myself. Gonna use mine for a little vermin bashing, target shooting, and anything else i can use it for. Thanks for sharing your project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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