Savage 110 VSX hunter - any thoughts?

[180splitg3]

Hey guys. I am looking to pick up a cheaper, reliable rifle for my teenage sons to hunt deer with in SE MN (next season) and also in the hill country of Wisconsin. I came across this deal at Cabelas - https://www.cabelas.com/p/savage-ar...ion-rifle-with-vortex-diamondback-scope-combo

Is this something I should stay away from? Anything better or equal for the same kind of money? I was thinking of getting it in a .270 - but not sure what caliber is best. I know the 6.5 has been popular as well. I would like something with enough power but not much recoil. I currently have several shotguns and also a 7mm rem mag Tikka T3x lite that I will be using.

I appreciate any thoughts/help! I do not have much rifle knowledge!

 

[180splitg3]

anyone out there?

 

[rideold]

You might find https://www.hunttalk.com/threads/ranking-10-common-bolt-action-hunting-rifles-under-750.291265/ helpful. My son shoots a 110 Hunter in 6.5CM and we both like it quite a bit. I'm not impressed with the magazine but other than that it is a great rifle. His has the fully adjustable stock which has been great as he's grown.

 

[UnckleBob]

Most Savages will shoot well.
1) Assume you will throw the scope away. They are very cheap and need to be replaced.
2) That model comes with a flimsy plastic stock. I prefer the models that come with their "AccuStock." It doesn't flex.
3) That rifle was made to hit a value point. I would always avoid base models like it regardless of manufacturing.

I looked at their sale list. The Tikka, the CVA, and the Ruger American 2's are better deals.

 

[180splitg3]

Most Savages will shoot well.
1) Assume you will throw the scope away. They are very cheap and need to be replaced.
2) That model comes with a flimsy plastic stock. I prefer the models that come with their "AccuStock." It doesn't flex.
3) That rifle was made to hit a value point. I would always avoid base models like it regardless of manufacturing.

I looked at their sale list. The Tikka, the CVA, and the Ruger American 2's are better deals.

Thanks for the info - the scope did not seem very good...

 

[180splitg3]

You might find https://www.hunttalk.com/threads/ranking-10-common-bolt-action-hunting-rifles-under-750.291265/ helpful. My son shoots a 110 Hunter in 6.5CM and we both like it quite a bit. I'm not impressed with the magazine but other than that it is a great rifle. His has the fully adjustable stock which has been great as he's grown.

Thanks!