Savage 110 ultralight (proof barrel)

[thinhorn_AK]

One of these in 6.5prc might be just the thing I'm looking for.

 

[Ndbowhunter]

Lipstick on a pig.

Rubbish stock, clunky, junky action, flimsy crap magazine.
but it’s carbon mafukkas!

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

All my savages I’ve owned over the years have shot really well for what they are. A cheap out of the box rifle that has good accuracy.

No it’s not the smoothest action out there. The accu trigger is a miss in my opinion but other people seem to like it. Their stocks have always been flimsy when plastic and heavy when laminated. The plastics mags work but are also flimsy and sit looser in rifle then some others.

But guess what? They shoot well. They are affordable. They continue to bring out rifles chambered in newer hot cartridges as they release. It’s not the most well made rifle you can buy, but that’s why it’s affordable. It goes boom and is accurate. That’s what most shooters care about.

I think this new rifle will sell really well. I’d be curious to see some field reports on them!

 

[JeffRaines]

Yeah this has my attention as well.

While I'm not a massive savage fan the carbon barrel, price point, and weight seem great.

Yes, you could build your own but... I'm not sure how close you're going to get to the $1100 they're going to sell for. MSRP on pre-fit Proofs are a bit over 900, plus the donor action, plus smithing - unless you already have the tools and want to do it yourself. I'd imagine a 1400-1600 gun if you were to have it built. Cheaper if you have the tools obviously.

I'm sure the stock could probably be better, but with what you're saving you could likely get a nicer stock and still come out ahead. They make a "match" spring for the accutrigger that brings its adjustment down quite a bit - I have one in a bolt action 22 thats sweet.

 

[Aviator]

I question the proof barrel, is it built to the same standards as the barrels they normally sell?

 

[mt100gr.]

I don't think proof would compromise. They made a volume deal with savage. The price point comes from the "financially efficient " stock and action as well as the barrel nut fitting system.

 

[Aviator]

I hope your right!

 

[mcseal2]

Have you handled the newer Savage accufit stocks? I like them way more than the Browning stock.

I have not I will have to check them out.

 

[bascott1]

I haven’t handled the accufit in person but god it’s ugly as all get out. And I love both of my savages. Like to see this in person

 

[alexanderg23]

If only Remington would do this.

 

[LineandBuck]

If only Remington would do this.

Their custom shop does, but I agree it would be wise to have a production model.

 

[kharb22]

I question the proof barrel, is it built to the same standards as the barrels they normally sell?

I doubt Proof would compromise their reputation and throw out a shoddy barrel. Besides, they were already making Savage pre-fits, so this seems like a win-win for both companies.

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[JeffRaines]

At first glance due to weight I figured they were using the flimsy regular stock.

Upon actually reading the description beyond "Proof" I realized they're using the accustock - I have handled this stock and its honestly not bad, I just worry about the actual production weight because those stocks are heavy.

In any case, I'll be buying one of these once they become available. I shouldn't, but I'm gonna... probably in 280 or 28 Nosler... pending on actual weights, of course.

 

[tarheelpwr]

Their custom shop does, but I agree it would be wise to have a production model.

If you want to say you bought from Rem, sure. But for the cost of that in their custom shop, I wouldn’t even consider going that route personally.

I’d get a real Smith and pick parts.

 

[tntrker]

If it's anything like last years High Country new rifle, It'll be Feb or March before it's available to purchase..

 

[JeffRaines]

If it's anything like last years High Country new rifle, It'll be Feb or March before it's available to purchase..

Hopefully that’s the case. That 280ai is practically purchased already.

 

[Motown]

Wish the 280ai was a 24" instead of 22"

 

[Hunter270]

This gun should be fantastic. I’m excited to see what the reviews say as people start getting their hands on them. I am excited to see more companies coming out with rifles available in a 6.5 PRC.

 

[JeffRaines]

So... I just went down the rabbit hole on this one and heres what I've learned:

To build a similar Tikka, you're looking at(at least me locally) $2300-$2400. You can save $700~ if you have one laying around.

Yes, you can find SS T3s online for $599. In my state, when its received I have to pay nearly 10% tax, plus a transfer fee. So that puts it around $685 plus whatever they charged for shipping.

Barrel is $750 if you go Carbon Six, slightly more for the Proof.

Smithing is $100 for the swap.

Muzzle brake is about $120.

Stock is $600.

$2270~ if you buy a new action. Thats not including any nice bottom metal upgrades, bolt shroud, trigger spring, mag upgrades, etc. If you have one laying around you don't mind consuming, subtract $700. Thats still about the price of a Ridgeline and I had to consume a good shooter to make it.

Or, you could buy a CA Ridgeline for $1650-$1700... or a CA Traverse for $2000.

The Savage is sitting around $1150-$1300 so far. It surely aint pretty(most Savages aren't), but if you're buying for aesthetic then me and you have different requirements. My requirements are accurate, reliable. Buy the Savage, change the trigger, you'll have a nice lightweight gun you wouldn't mind getting banged up.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

So... I just went down the rabbit hole on this one and heres what I've learned:

To build a similar Tikka, you're looking at(at least me locally) $2300-$2400. You can save $700~ if you have one laying around.

Yes, you can find SS T3s online for $599. In my state, when its received I have to pay nearly 10% tax, plus a transfer fee. So that puts it around $685 plus whatever they charged for shipping.

Barrel is $750 if you go Carbon Six, slightly more for the Proof.

Smithing is $100 for the swap.

Muzzle brake is about $120.

Stock is $600.

$2270~ if you buy a new action. Thats not including any nice bottom metal upgrades, bolt shroud, trigger spring, mag upgrades, etc. If you have one laying around you don't mind consuming, subtract $700. Thats still about the price of a Ridgeline and I had to consume a good shooter to make it.

Or, you could buy a CA Ridgeline for $1650-$1700... or a CA Traverse for $2000.

The Savage is sitting around $1150-$1300 so far. It surely aint pretty(most Savages aren't), but if you're buying for aesthetic then me and you have different requirements. My requirements are accurate, reliable. Buy the Savage, change the trigger, you'll have a nice lightweight gun you wouldn't mind getting banged up.

This is why I always preach Sako to my buddies when they start talking about Tikkas and then customizing.

You can buy a Sako which comes with factory all stainless bottom metal, factory stainless magazine, multiple stock options from carbon fiber to laminate wood, adjustable stainless trigger, 5 shot 100 yard 1 MOA lifetime guarantee. All for cheaper than customizing the Tikka.