Gun Review: The New Savage High Country 110

Building on its growing family of AccuStock, AccuFit, AccuTrigger outfitted Model 110 bolt actions, Savage has produced its crown jewel for hardcore hunters. All metalwork is stainless steel and coated with Coyote Brown PVD, a coating thought superior to Cerakote. At only 2-4 microns thick, PVD can be used on parts with extremely tight tolerances. A spiral fluted bolt and barrel are classy touches that go beyond the aesthetic to both shave weight and aid in heat dissipation. The True Timber Strata camouflaged stock makes use of the adjustable AccuFit system for both comb and LOP customization. Savage’s AccuTrigger is user adjustable, and the AccuStock means there’s an internal chassis supporting the action for unprecedented factory performance and downrange accuracy. Depending upon caliber, the heavy contour barrels are either 22-inch or 24-inch and topped with a threaded muzzle. Magnum calibers include a muzzle brake. The initial run of High Country rifles will include eleven calibers: .243 Win, .308 Win, 7mm-08 Rem, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, .270 Win, .280 Ackley Improved, .30-06 Spfld, 7mm Rem Mag, .300 Win Mag, and .300 WSM. Regardless of caliber, the detachable box magazine holds four rounds and carries the same suggested retail price of $1,129, though real-world prices are already under a grand.

[@KendrasEdge757]

Man that’s a sexy a$$ rifle! LOVE those spiral fluted barrels and bolts! Got the spiral fluted barrels on my LWRC AR variants and they’re just sexy and effective!!

[@mbburg2149]

Great review!!! So impressed that my wife got me this same rifle for Christmas. Just she doesn't know it yet. I love 6.5 Creed so that's what I got. Waiting for my local range to reopen. Man I got a great wife.

[@paulscountry456]

Your a good role model and so knowledgable, great review as usual.

[@harryodell9497]

Love ya Kristin. Love my savage 110 storm 24" barrel 25-06. Keep shooting!!

[@maxdeerp]

Excellent video, at 8.5lbs bare rifle don’t know how high in the country I want to take it.

[@TheAnimalPak1]

Instead of trying to sell the rifle to us. You could maybe give and honest review and tell us about that bolt binding up so bad that you had to cut and montage the video. The backfire channel had the same issue in their savage 110 switchback and they admitted it. Your channel is nice and we get to see some sweet rifle in action but don't call it a review if you are gonna lie about the bad part of the rifle.

[@timmebruer5205]

Maybe she's not lying

[@Odoh88]

But when backfire tested this same rifle he didn't have that problem. I have a savage 110 engage hunter and the Bolt does not bind and it is smooth.

[@jeff0nyschuk670]

Buddy...you must have got a bad one,,,Because I have one these in a 22-250,,and I am very happy with it 😀. Beats the Ruger American junk that I traded on the 110m Savage..

[@Randy-j5r]

One in every crowd

[@DOHvideo2012]

Kristin, you do such a good job. Simple, sincere, lots of information delivered in an appealing easily understood manner. I rarely make it through the full length of any video but I always end up watching all of yours. You’re a refreshing calm voice in world firearms media. Thank you and keep up the excellent work.

[@DMHal01]

DOH2012 - I think you hit the nail on the head with this comment.

[@_dreko]

Great looking rifle, love that it comes in 7prc too; but, that bolt action looks really rough. I didn't think i could buy this seeing how poor the action performs

[@juanjsolis9284]

Now I know what I want to Christmas! 👏👏👍

[@Diggle0805]

I just got mine and I love it but they really need to work on the bolt action. All of my savages have an issue with cycling rounds.

[@TineyGrouse]

Got to get up close with this bad boy today and holy hell I am in love. My next gun for sure

[@yepyep27]

It looks like it’s not smooth during feeding. Would that be an accurate statement when compared to something like a B-14?

[@Brandenuzis]

Bergaras are way more accurate than any savage. I have 2 bergaras a 6.5 and a 30-06 and I have nothing bad to say. The best factory trigger and it feels 3 pounds even tho I think the 30-06 is like 6/7 pounds.

[@ksingh361]

Great review, and beautiful rifle.

[@kennethlucas9704]

Looks like that bolt bound up a lot. Looks like you were fighting to work the bolt several times. Also, didn’t see the weight of the rifle mentioned.

[@m.tplayz8222]

Sure did, I've got a savage 10FP and it feeds like a dream, you can cycle it with your finger and thumb.

[@1986mrcrj]

You are a very good shot. My 3 shot group with my 6.5 Creedmoor. Didn't look that good yesterday.

[@edsmercina7157]

Seems like you were having problems with the bolt. Was it sticky

[@joquin4618]

I’ve been wanting bolt gun for a while... really been looking at savage 110 models as my first bolt gun and i love how this gun looks and shoots, but the only deal breaker for me with the mags is that silly proprietary mag! I guess I’ll stick with the savage 110 tactical model and that takes aics mags for now! Thanks for the review!

[@rowdybroomstick1216]

I can agree with that too. If for whatever reason the proprietary mag stops being produced or nothing aftermarket picks it up, your just done. Where as my Ruger American predator takes Magpul and it's likely other manufacturers will follow along if they haven't already.

[@scotteger6271]

It’s fine if you like the AICS type mags but they also stick out from the bottom of the stock…personally I couldn’t care less that the mags are proprietary…they fit flush and that’s what I want from a hunting rifle. I’d take a hinged floor plate if they offered it in more models.

[@billpeirce7127]

The bolt seems like it is sticking on u. Eather it's u or the gun???

[@owengeorge8447]

Bill Peirce I just bought this rifle. I’m contacting savage tomorrow. My bolt sticks without even having the magazine in. I love everything else about this rifle. Such a disappointment.

[@owengeorge8447]

Camden Rainey I send it in next week to savage. They said they haven’t heard much about this issue but I went to Cabela’s to test two new high countries. Both had the same issue. :( They said they will fix it and turnaround time is at least a month. I hope they do because this gun is a tack driver. Unfortunately mine is a $1000+ single shot rifle currently.

[@owengeorge8447]

Camden Rainey Mine is chambered in 308. The 175 grain Federal TLR edge ammo and the 165 grain Sierra gamekings from federal shoot sub moa. And that’s factory hunting ammo. The 165 sst superformance is right behind those two. Unfortunately as of right now, it’s a $1000 single shot rifle. Love the accuracy though.

[@crikeycat1]

The feed of the rounds are the main problem I am experiencing.

[@thews9237]

@@owengeorge8447 so what happened. Did it get smoother??

[@harryodell9497]

She can shoot. Its not just the gun

[@cpapzzz]

What do you prefer & why.... Savage impulse or 110 High Country?

[@Pays2Win]

Love the accent don’t ya know.

[@jimallison1138]

Nice looking riffle but do they have that cheep plastic trigger guard . If so Savage needs to address that such a shame to put together a nice riffle like that and slap a junk plastic trigger guard.

[@precisionanglingYT]

Awesome review. Looking at getting 2. One for my daughter, and one for myself.

[@ratshave4748]

yes. i will use this to hunt *DEER*

[@roytallericoGunner]

Mine I just got will cut holes. The problems I came across is I added the Higher cheek rest before bore sighting and once you do that forget bore sighting because you won't be able to look down the barrel. The Higher cheek rest interferes with the cleaning rod also putting a slight bend and resistance on it. I use a fiberglass rod.

[@deansnyder4515]

Unfortunately, I still can’t afford one

[@kmerkingdomfilms]

Nice accurate rifle for the price. Nice factory load as well!. Thanks for sharing.

[@Gunscom]

You're welcome WV.

[@shandyashley3259]

I enjoyed watching your video, you covered all the bases

[@adublbeatz8656]

I need that scope to finish off my rifle.

[@r32slow]

Great video! Just picked up a high country .270 win the other week. Do you know what size thread the barrel has though to connect a suppressor?

[@cowshaveclaws]

What scope mount/rings are on that?

[@coopermackey4938]

Lists it at 3:35

[@cowshaveclaws]

@@coopermackey4938 ive watched that section a few times and I dont see anything about the mounting hardware, just the bushnell scope and the sled, but what scope mounts are being used?

[@coopermackey4938]

@@cowshaveclaws shit I’m sorry I read that wrong lol I may be wrong but I believe they r the Weaver 6-hole Picatinny-Style Riflescope Rings

[@coopermackey4938]

www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/826612-REG/Weaver_99688_6_hole_Picatinni_Style_Riflescope.html Just make sure u get the right “mm” size

[@cowshaveclaws]

@@coopermackey4938 lol, its cool. Thanks!

[@feed_defend_evolve]

That action wasn't looking so smooth...

[@liedebunker1253]

She is not as strong as a man, I guess.

[@acevent5759]

I have the high country in 300 win mag, it takes a little getting used to. Once you break it in and get the hang of it it's really nice.

[@SoSwiff]

Needs to be broken in

[@daoneils3783]

Probably since it’s a test gun I doubt it’s been oiled much as well

[@hardracer]

Never had 1 bit of a problem with my 6.5cr...smooth as butta

[@Kephers7]

I just bought one in 300 win mag. I love it. Cant wait to shoot it.

[@Cparrish21]

Well what did you find out about it?

[@RowdyRory]

Very, very nice review: thorough yet succinct, though I think that you neglected to mention it's weight. No nonsense. I like that. Any chance you could review the new Savage 110 Ultralight in 6.5 PRC when it comes in? I'd be particularly interested in what you think about the difference between the 6.5 Creedmoor shown here and it's "magnumized" variant, the 6.5 PRC. In hopes that you will, I liked and subscribed. Thanks and, again, I enjoyed your review.

[@SeaPro360]

What is the thread pitch on the muzzle? Thank you.

[@TheLanden11]

0.60 MOA Group, not bad for factory gun and ammo.

[@willyflandreau2893]

I don’t like Kristine but I like the guns

[@bkrey5439]

Very nice rifle.

[@undergroundminer3262]

Talk about wasting no time between shots

[@dieselhound8677]

What scope are you using

[@piccolosan19]

Nice group and nice price I could see that in new England selling pretty good in the rural areas Kristin you look great in green😉

[@G19Jeeper]

It’s awesome except for the weight. The screwed up going that heavy on the taper. Too front heavy as it sits. Otherwise, it’d be one hell of a rifle

[@NorEastBeast]

I agree. The thing is a pig. Otherwise, I would have bought it.

[@michiganwoodsman2199]

Great review

[@Gunscom]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@ashokkumarsingh2237]

👆👌👍💓❤️🌹💯🕉️🙏

[@ironmikehallowween]

That is fantastic

[@jimmyghersi]

Great reviews

[@mattgemmell2309]

That one in a lefty savage

[@TheRockmart]

is it good for long range shooting?

[@pittsburghatecore]

Is that barrel full floating?

[@mattphelps7049]

Great review

[@hunterpoe691]

So would you recommend the 110 high country or the 110 predator in 6.5 CM??

[@Rydeman2]

I’m late to the game, but personally I have the predator in 6.5 CM. Both guns have similar features, but the predator has a longer barrel and the high country has stainless metal with a coating that the predator doesn’t have. My predator shoots fantastic. It’s a bit heavy, but that helps cut recoil and hold the gun steady.

[@54jnl]

Purchased one of these last year in 300 wsm. Sent it back to the factory after first the range session because primary extraction does not function and a fired round can not be extracted from the chamber. The chamber is very rough and is even gouged in one spot. Smooth cycling rounds with this action is impossible because they jam and it requires the bolt to drawn back and pushed forward again to chamber a round. In six decades of shooting and hunting I have never owned a rifle that is such a poor example of what a bolt action rifle should be.

[@DonSpartucus]

Great Video.

[@professorbird6106]

😊

[@AH-64-Apache_Attack_Helicopter]

Schweet!

[@matthewhuizenga9129]

Scope?

[@danburleigh4262]

Bushnell Forge 3-18 x 50mm with Deploy MOA reticle (MSRP $899)

[@duraldehunter]

I wish she could be more robotic

[@nolangaudreau]

Does the threading on the barrel affect accuracy at all? What about the fluting? I would think less metal in those spots would allow the barrel to warp more?

[@ruger5764]

Bolt action looks sloppy.

[@Alexsmith-hp2mz]

Can this be converted into a sniper rifle

[@jonathanneely4746]

Alex smith what’s does that even mean?