Savage 110 Ultralight Review: How is it this good AND this light?

The Savage 110 Ultralight is one of the coolest guns we've come across for its price. Its stainless, composite wrapped barrel from PROOF Research performs so well. Almost everything about this gun is amazing!
Over the next week, we're going to test out 4 different elk rifles, and at the end we're going to let YOU decide which one Jim is going to take on this elk hunt this year.
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[@Favorites2499]

Love what you're doing. Pro tip. By a cheap weed sprayer. Then fill it with water and mist the area in front of the rifle. This will prevent all that dust to a minimum.

[@tufftrucker40]

I appreciate that tip...I shoot in the desert alot and the dust gets annoying.

[@fjb4932]

Or shoot from the bed of the truck. A couple blankets with a few sandbags, "viola" ...

[@MochaZilla]

@@fjb4932 thats my fave. And the kicker is no cleanup since all the shells are in the bed!

[@pahanin2480]

Real people pee on the ground

[@realtyrocks1969]

Neat. You must be a pro with a tip like that. I would never have thought that dirt turns to mud if you add water to it. ...but I'm not a pro. I wonder if you can turn water into a solid that way instead of walking across a lake you could like skate across or something. Man that would be awesome.

[@chiyookeynes3007]

Still a great pump gun even though it is mostly plastic, kzbin.infoUgkxh4su9YgU1tWmjikirWcKJbjsFLEU62Bc but with care it will last a long time. It would be neat if Crosman would make a commemorative version of this with real wood stock, but of course it would weigh more and cost more, but hey, it would be cool. The included scope is more of a toy, but it does work for backyard plinking. I prefer to use pellets for greater accuracy, but BBs are just as good for plinking. This is not a Red Ryder folks; fully pumped it is 3 times the power of a Red Ryder and can be dangerous if not handled properly. Be safe out there.

[@danharris953]

Guys to those struggling with the Savage Bottom Bolt Release. You don't need 3 hands just one finger. Yes pull the trigger then depress the bottom bolt pull, but once it's pulled you can just hold it with that one finger. After that you can install or pull the bolt with ease. Thanks for the great review of this gun. I just purchased one in 6.5 PRC myself and shot it for the first time today. I'm astounded at the accuracy of this rifle. Your review helped me decide to buy it.

[@jamessammann9183]

Dan im.looking for a 6.5 prc to saw alot of reviews of 2 inch group what kind of group did u get

[@dustinjohnson7728]

I also have one in 6.5 PRC, getting sub-MOA with Hornady Match 147s, Norma Match 140s, and Hornady Precision Hunter 143s but it likes the Norma the best though only slightly better than the 143 ELDX. I put a Strike Industries brake on it and it's such a sweet rifle to shoot.

[@danharris953]

@@jamessammann9183 I don't know why I'm just seeing this, but I'm getting half MOA groups with Hornady Precision Hunter 143grn ELD-X's

[@sheepdawg6946]

The proof research barrel costs $840 retail, so the rest of the gun is pretty inexpensive if the total is $1,200. That is very reasonable for that degree of accuracy and lightweight.

[@Ambushw23]

Msrp is $1649 on them you can get them at cabelas for $1429 and $1249 with a club card. It’s good value you’re getting a 110 which is a $550 standard barebones, upgraded to an aluminum receiver, fluted stainless bolt and skeletonized hand and receiver, the carbon barrel and the accu fit stock. Really the only thing that’s the same as an normal 110 is the trigger group but that goes for every single 110 only the 112s come with a upgraded trigger which it’s just quality matched to the sear and trigger bracket so the parts are higher quality and made and adjusted to each other, but you can easily do that any 110 just by polishing the sear, trigger face and lubing parts of the safety resetting the safety feel and changing the spring to a 6 oz instead of the 1.5 or 2.5.

[@RP-ud1ce]

@@Ambushw23 $960 on family firearms rn for 28 nosler. incredible

[@nathant3897]

I’ve been a savage fan for 22 years since I got my first deer rifle at 11.

[@77patte]

When the barrel gets hot, that's when it starts to transfer heat away from itself. A heavy barrel has more mass, therefore it can absorb more energy (heat) before getting to warm, but the heat transfer still works the same way. A carbon fiber wrapped or sleeved lightweight barrel has less mass than a normal barrel and therefore the metal heats up faster and the carbon fiber has very little mass to help with absorbing the heat from the expanding gasses and bullet friction. If the sleeve only gets "warm to the touch" directly after shooting the heat energy is still trapped inside... I would rather se a wrapped/sleeved barrel get really hot, because then I know it's transferring heat away from the barrel. Otherwise it's just an insulator that's masking the issues inside. Now, if this is, say 10-15 minutes, after firing, a cooler barrel is evidently more efficient at transferring heat away, but that little detail is omitted. It's a function of thermal energy transfer that happens over time and if one is to make a statement of how that works, Time is (pun intended) of the essence. I'm still going to build myself a hunting rifle with a carbon barrel, but mostly because if the weight benefits. The few shots fired in normal hunting situations is not going to be a problem however the heat transfer works. YMMV

[@bendrixbailey1430]

Except that the shot groups did not open up. I have a Kimber Mountain Ascent in 280 AI and after the third shot the groups open up and keep opening up. I have to wait 19 minutes or more for the barrel to cool before I can start shooting again. So I enjoyed your theory of the carbon wrap masking a very hot barrel, but the performance of the groups they shot just don’t bear out that theory. it stayed accurate. I’m getting one.

[@77patte]

@@bendrixbailey1430 i think you're reading things that I never wrote... I was simply rambling about what happens when you wrap an item in an insulating material. It's not theory, it's a fact. Most barrels with carbon sleeves/wrap shoots great and the one I built since my comment above does not have an issue with groups opening or poor accuracy. What I do think one should consider though is the effects in the longer run, since the temperature in the barrel (closest to the bore) directly affects barrel life. That's it.

[@bendrixbailey1430]

@@77patte Hi and thanks for replying. So, I may have failed to understand what you wrote in the first instance. I have a Kimber Mountain Ascent in 280AI, and I cant shoot more than 3 rounds accurately before a prolonged waiting period. This makes it very time consuming to sight in and confirm a new scope and changes practice from shooting, to dry firing with an occasional shot. It feels strange. I noted that the Weatherby lightweight rifle specifies cold barrel accuracy so must behave similarly. It would be nice to own a lightweight rifle that I could put 20 rounds through in an hour without watching the groups open up to over 5 inches at 200yds as does my kimber. So it looks like the Savage will do that. I’m thinking of getting it in 6.5CM. Its good to hear your rifle with the carbon wrapped barrel groups well even when warm, so maybe the carbon wrap helps keep the barrel from distorting.

[@nickallen8333]

Savage is one of my favorite manufacturers. Priced right and perform surprisingly well.

[@hamedizzy5137]

I got me an ultra light build too but it ain't a savage. My barrel cost almost as much as this rifle did and it was a proof. You're getting ALOT of value with this rifle. And its plenty accurate for hunting up to 400yards. Awsome video. Keep up the good work

[@victorserbeen3750]

What scope did you use?

[@hamedizzy5137]

Vortex razor

[@BTT72genX]

I just picked up a Ultralight in 308 with a Leopold VX-5HD 2-10x42 scope. Watching shooters like you get sub MOA groups impresses me even more now. I haven’t shot a bolt rifle for years. In the last couple days I have run about 90 rounds of various ammo through it, and my best group at 100 yards has been 1 5/8 inches. I am very inspired by you to shoot more often.

[@dashizzle3721]

Yes!!! I've been waiting for this review!!!! Edit: Just finished watching and now its a done deal on this rifle I'm getting one. So glad you guys reviewed this. Wouldn't buy one till you did.

[@dangerousfreedom4965]

Good luck finding a camo one.

[@thollingsworth4910]

I just bought myself a 110 high country in 7mm Rem Mag. Can't wait to get some range time in with it, another Good video guys. Keep up the good work.

[@jonyork999]

How do you like it?

[@thollingsworth4910]

@@jonyork999 I haven't had a chance to shoot it yet, only cleaned it. I can tell you that overall fit and finish is very good. The action is extremely smooth and the trigger right out of the box is very, very good.

[@danielochoa1465]

The high country is my favorite I own it in 300 win mag and it’s amazing at long range. You won’t be disappointed with yours.

[@jonyork999]

@@danielochoa1465 hows the action? have you had misfeeds extraction issues? What about the accustock, is it quite stiff or does it flex causing it to not free float?

[@Nick-sx6jm]

@@jonyork999 I have the ultralite with the accustock and its not very stiff but you would have to go out of your way to make it touch the barrel. There is a pretty good gap and you can make it touch if you put your hands around it and press really hard but it shouldnt be a problem.

[@iBleedStarsAndBars]

I own 3 savage rifles. They are all tac drivers, especially the BA Stealth in 6.5 creedmoor

[@derekjones6936]

Love the Channel. I live in Maine. I often find myself in a position where I am buying ammunition from a gas station (which is the only store at all for miles). As a result, I am left with Remington Corelokt or similar. Would be nice if you tested some cheap ammo on these guns. As an aside, when I taught hunter safety for inland fisheries and wildlife here, we’d tell students selecting a new rifle to go take a picture of the ammunition selection at the gas station in the rural areas where they hunt to help them decide on a caliber or remind them of what awaited them when they forgot or used up their bullets.

[@derekjones6936]

@GastonGross cheeky troll. I do order online, but it doesn’t do you any good when you’re out and need it tomorrow.

[@j.r.farrar775]

@@derekjones6936 better yet, teach the students how to NEVER run out of ammunition for your rifle. For the cost having a few extra boxes at minimum is good insurance and wise.

[@TAudisio]

I just shot mine in PRC for the first time on Sunday! Shot 3/4” at 100 yards and went 6 for 6 at 500 yards with the first box of factory ammo! Can’t complain! Edit: I should have mentioned an 8” plate at 500 yards. If only I could find more ammo right now.... Thanks Obama

[@Bongo_Fury]

@Reel-Lentless when Trump was elected there was a slump in sales that extended a few years. It’s the virus and riots that are pushing the record sales now.

[@michiganwoodsman2199]

Not Obama. Thanks Biden and his hell Queen!

[@TAudisio]

I wasn’t going political boys. Just a little quip. Enjoyed the video. Love the rifle! Shot a hair over 1” 4 shot group at 200 yards today with factory ammo. The next time I shoot it will be to check zero before chasing deer in Montana! Good luck on your elk hunt!

[@michiganwoodsman2199]

@@TAudisio one last comment. Just an FYI from a Sniper. Saying you shot a good group with factory ammo isn't a thing anymore. To be honest in a battle or most hunting situations I would rather have a box of quality store bought ammo than a beautiful batch of handmade i made. Us handloaxers Never crimp anymore and the store stuff glues etc the bullets to case. Hornady is making ammo for deer etc now that is as good as what 90 percent of reloaders can do. I'm different because I have the endo gear but you feel my drift. Good luck this fall!

[@TAudisio]

@@michiganwoodsman2199 That may be true! I wish I had time to reload and when I hear how I can turn a 3/4” group into a 1/4” group it makes me want to. Then people get so amazed when they shoot under an moa with factory loadings it makes me feel like I am doing something right! I’d love to shoot along side with someone a lot more experienced than myself and pick their brain on how I can improve myself. I appreciate the comment and good luck to you this fall as well!!!

[@KC-jq9kw]

My Savage Axis II XP heavy barrel in 6.5 Creedmore is a real tack driver. I replaced the stock, added a bipod, and still use the decent 4x12x40 scope that came with it.

[@michaelnelson1911]

I bought my son a Savage for his first hunting rifle and we could not get it to shoot worth a hill of beans. We sent it back twice and we could never get to even group. We changed scopes, shooters and bullets and nothing worked so I have stayed away from Savage. However you guys have found a shooter in this gun. I love the 270 and would consider that my first choice for any big game in North America. I have used it on elk, deer, antelope and moose and it has always done the job. I heard someone ask a avoid hunter which caliber to use for elk and his response was classic. "Which ever caliber that you shoot best". I know you can be undersized and I think 243 is too small, but I have heard of elk being killed by a 243. I think bullet placement is so key to successfully harvesting an animal and I recommend that you don't shoot beyond distances that don't have the energy to ethically kill an animal which I think is also important. Then never try to outshoot yourself. Shoot the distances that you have practiced and feel comfortable and that you can make an ethical kill shot. Bottom line, I think you have found an excellent elk gun and you are shooting it very well. This would be my choice. I would like to see you guys do a review on the 7mm-08 and the 280 Improved Ackley.

[@mfarrell123456]

I love this channel. This rifle is making me think again about Savage. I had thrown them is the junk category a while ago. Something I noticed when you shot this rifle reminded me of a video on a channel called MarkandSam AfterWork. The video is call "Improving your groups (precision shooting)". He is a long range shooter, 3,000 yards or more, and has some good tips on this video to stop muzzle rise. You really don't know how accurate a rifle or cartridge is until you control muzzle rise.

[@TheWVgoodguy22]

All three of my rifles are Savage rifles (an ole late 90s M110 in .270 Win that I have used for whitetail for 20 years, a new M110 Long Range Hunter with the Accufit system in .300 WSM, and the A17 in .17 HMR), I like them all and I couldn't pass up on the deals that I got for the last two, saved a total of $500 on the .300 WSM and .17 HMR. I am a huge fan of the Accutrigger, light and crisp. I had to get use to it coming from a standard style trigger on my .270 Win. The Accufit is nice in that I don't have to worry about the extra weight or discomfort of adjustable knobs for the cheek rest. The foregrip is a tad off center on the left side, there is a larger gap on the right side. My rifle has a dropgate instead of a magazine, some people like my brother prefer that to a magazine mostly because he lost one in the woods. I looked into Proof Research barrels for if I ever found a smoking good deal on a donor rifle or action, but they are definitely very pricey. Usually in that $700-$900 range, which takes up the majority of the cost of this rifle along with the milled out action to save weight. Pretty sweet shooter that is for sure, and I like the heat test that you did. I am a tad surprised, but happy that you went .270 even though this is one of the options for your elk hunt. 130 grain monos like the Barnes or a 150 grain lead core bullet like the Partition, Accubond, Swift A Frame, ELD-X (145 grain), etc... should do the trick with a well placed shot as you already know. I know that your Browning X-Bolt Pro in 28 Nosler is one of your very top choices though. Good luck and have fun. Thanks for sharing.

[@CHenry1951]

Savage guns may not be the prettiest, but they surely can shoot with the best of them, and this one will mark a name for its self ......... Yes, 6.5CM or 6.5PRC would be nice.

[@ammoiscurrency5706]

I have it in 6.5cm and I love it.

[@BadKarma.-]

This one is pretty for a factory rifle

[@minikpedersen9212]

Hey Backfire Have you reviewed Sako 85 carbonlight? Can we expect this one to be reviewed? :)

[@njgrplr2007]

There's only one way a front bag gets tore up like the one on your Caldwell rest: you're sling swivel stud ripped into it when your rifle recoiled. This is a common error that a lot of people make. In addition to destroying your front bag, it also creates inconsistent recoil which ruins your groups.

[@keith9737]

Yep. Doesn't matter if it's a $100 or $1000 adjustable front rest, if you treat it like crap, bang it around in the back of your truck, and use it wrong it won't perform like you want. It's not a sand bag. Good rifle review though.

[@repairfreak]

So what is the solution to not rip your bag if you have the Rock BR and say a Win mod 70? Is it to just position the fore-stock more forward or backwards to keep the swivel off of it? Thanks

[@holystromboli]

Yup happens every time

[@NickCornwell]

scope? scope rings? scope mount? This will help me a ton if you could respond!

[@dangerousfreedom4965]

Vx5 3-15, Good luck they still haven’t responded to me.

[@joshuamagill4342]

I like the chambering! You can't go wrong with the 270.

[@dangerousfreedom4965]

I still can’t figure out how he was able to get a 270 with the camo pattern I can’t find it anywhere.

[@tjames525]

Same here. I would buy it in 2 seconds if I could just get it in 270 win. It's not even listed on Savages website in 270

[@Brandenuzis]

@@dangerousfreedom4965 I’ve been searching for that specific camo for months and I still don’t know what it’s called. It’s extremely frustrating when he doesn’t say what the camo is called and the other ultra light camos I don’t like.

[@jonallen6591]

You guys should consider a Stuckey’s Shooting bench for your shooting. They are stable, portable and the workmanship cannot be beat.

[@michiganwoodsman2199]

I'm glad you guys dug that rifle. As a sniper I will say that is one bad rifle! Savages are called SAVAGE For a reason

[@mattokeefe691]

I have my first rifle in an inexpensive left hand model 111 7mm rm. I can’t get rid of it. It just shoots so well. Took my first elk with it

[@peterweikel7123]

I have to admit I have never been a Savage fan so I found your review suprising. I am definitely thinking differently about their line and will keep my eye open for an opportunity to shoot one

[@markquinto7860]

My wife bought me one for our anniversary. Can't wait to get some optics on it and test it out. 👍🇺🇸

[@jammerlr7780]

I can relate, but every time I drop money on a Savage, I am reminded why I’m not a fan. Cheap junk. Rough, crude, and sloppy. While many do shoot fairly well, that isn’t much comfort when they won’t feed reliably and have a horrible trigger design. Never again.

[@bendrixbailey1430]

@@jammerlr7780 Yeah, I bought one of these and my first impression was ???? the ???? The bolt slides back like it has sand in the action. The fluting on the bolt catches as you slide back. It fails to eject one out of every three rounds fired, leaving the spent shell laying in the action on top of the next shell. Feels like junk. So far it shoot poorly too but I’ve got to try some alternate ammo.

[@benmartin6476]

My 110 fcp groups 1/3 moa tested out to 800 yards , just amazing ! Love savage

[@ap1765]

Can you say that in english for us idiots here?

[@BadKarma.-]

@@ap1765 his 110 FCP groups 1/3 MOA meaning at 100yds it groups 1/3 a inch

[@horsefly1020]

1/3 of a inch would one hole for all shots.

[@benmartin6476]

3” group at 800 yards and I did a 5 shot group at 300 measuring 3/4”

[@Wags132456]

I’m trying to decide between the 110 ultralight and the t3x lite veil alpine both in 6.5 prc. I can’t decide!! They both seem great.

[@justinbriggs1514]

Would you be willing to do a comparison between this Savage 110 Ultralight and the Tikka T3x Superlite? I've watched both of your reviews and they both sound like great guns. Just wondering if one has the edge on the other and would love to see a side by side comparison.

[@casualwoodchuck]

Id think they are the same the savge just has acouple more caliber opinions

[@ez7977]

No comparison. I got both, tikka superlight in 7mm-08, savage ultralight in 280ai. I hate savage actions, tikka actions are way smoother, better machined, easier to work on. Although the tikka kicks like a mule, stock sucks. After carefully handloading a round for each, i can get the tikka to shoot approx. 0.75”, savage 0.35”. Good groups with the savage are around 0.15” !! About as accurate as a $5,000 benchrest gun.. savage is way better ballanced and much nicer gun overall. Both guns got a trigger job and i stripped the paint off the savage bolt and polished it. Cleaned up the action of the savage polishing all components, cycles much better. Tikka really needed no work out of the box. But accuracy and balance is in savages favor by far…. And i hate savage!!

[@justinparks9081]

I've owned both, I no longer own the Savage. I found the fit and finish of the Tikka to be much better than the Savage. The action was much smoother on the Tikka and it was more accurate. I could consistently get .5-.75" groups with the Tikka where the Savage was routinely around 1". Granted, The Savage was chambered in 270 Winchester and my Tikka is a .270wsm, there is much truth to the recoil on the Tikka. It's a thumper but to me, that is the only downside of the Tikka compared to the Savage. The trigger on the Savage isn't bad but I prefer the Tikka.

[@rickhelms6533]

Bet you had some bad groups tearing up the rest. Supposed to keep the rest away from the sling swivel. Don’t blame the rest. I keep my rest at the scope objective.

[@troyelder56]

That's why I prefer a good bipod, it's more realistic you can load it, and less chance of unknown interference. And I cringe on some of the things they say. Like when he said "these 5 bullets" while holding cartridges.

[@rupertmedford3901]

To be fair I have Caldwell bags and the stitching is absolutely garbage. I restitched mine with Kevlar and tighter stitching.

[@eddielombera5862]

Funny that a channel dedicated to guns doesn’t know this… it’s embarrassing.

[@eddielombera5862]

@@rupertmedford3901 still, always remove the front studs, they interfere with the natural recoil

[@DD-mg9rf]

Just picked this gun up today topped it with the Vortex diamondback tactical 4-16x44 can’t wait to get to the range

[@maverickmiller5960]

I love my ultralite! Badass rifles

[@north4961]

Just picked up 110 Ultralite 7mm PRC - sweet, tack driver - the stock feels nice 🇨🇦❤️👍 my 2nd Savage 👍👍

[@saltyOG]

What kind of MOA and ammo are you getting?

[@Mudinyeri]

I've owned Savages for decades. Always thought they provided a lot of value overall. Thinking about one of these in .308. Curious what scope base and rings you went with.

[@chrisb9478]

I’ve found the best bang for the buck are EGW bases and TPS rings.

[@guardianminifarm8005]

Appreciate you all and the attitude in which you present info. I am looking at getting 7mm Rem Mag for 2021 elk hunt and beyond. It is between the Savage High Country and the Ruger Hawkeye Hunter at the moment. I am grateful you represented Savage 110 with this rifle. I was hindered by your 110 Switchback review. This Ultra light in 280 Ackley Improved would be a pick on elk for me.

[@tylervanwormer8302]

I'm a huge ruger fan and own a Hawkeye hunter twith that being said I bought the high country in 308 my opinion the savage is way better

[@guardianminifarm8005]

@@tylervanwormer8302 Thank you a bundle. I sure appreciate that. I could not find a High Country in 7mm Magnum for a good while so I got the Storm in 7mm in order to get the $75 rebate. Boy, did I want that High Country. All the bells and whistles at a more than reasonable price. But this Storm will be under $700 after rebate. I am more than happy. Haven't scoped & shot it yet.

[@timnichols3582]

I just got one from Dahlonega. I was thinking of a Leupold Mark 5HD to put on top. I already own a Tikka T3X superlite in 308 and love that. I hope the 280 Ackley comes in the next few days?

[@ELSNYPES]

I bought a 308 win based on your review. The first thing I did was order a metal trigger guard. Can’t believe they are plastic. Great job! Appreciate all your reviews.

[@gerhardhader6331]

What kind of accuracy can you get out of it?

[@SavageHmr]

The problem with savage is the bolt head is common for the ejection spring to get weak especially if you reload on the max side.

[@bradenherle8774]

Wondering if any one has a long term test on this rifle? Looking at the 280AI but the plastic Triger guard and clip worry me

[@curlymaplebandit3107]

Have a buddy with a 7mm ultralight. Can’t get his rifle to zero. It’ll be good this afternoon and toss shots wide by 4” tomorrow. I am under the belief that he rests heavy and is getting some touching between stock and barrel. It is pretty easy to twist the stock to the point of touching. Hand him my storm and he prints clover leaves.

[@johnnoel2845]

Savage 110 Ultralight or Tikka T3x Superlite. Which rifle is better in your opinion?

[@pahuntnut]

wow it is impressive. I need another rifle like i need a hole in my head. But i have a sickness and now you have me heading down a dark road lol

[@ff1047]

I feel your pain

[@rickhofmeister2125]

Me too lol

[@automandan]

Crap I guess I should saved my money a buy a savage 110 ultralight instead of a Browning AB3.🤣🤣. Oh well I guess I'll have to save up again.

[@ez7977]

Me too.... although i just ordered this gun earlier today! But now i cant find ammo for it!! Ahahaa

[@ronws2007]

Gun Aquisition Syndrome. Same here. Got another rifle last weekend.

[@firearmsolutions46]

I have a Savage 110 In .30-06 with a Leupold M8-4x scope bought it in 1969 when I was 17 using Remington 180gr Cor lokt ammo it still shoots a three hole sub MOA group at 100yds

[@jackle842000]

I'd like to see a comparison of this savage & a Tikka superlite. You tried both? Is it worth the extra performance wise even considering the smoother action of the Tikka?

[@romeoalphafoxtrot9517]

Love the 270! That Savage looks awesome!

[@kylelor7019]

What type of ring scope you put on? I bought a leupold backcountry savage model 110 Rcvr ring scope but it doesn’t fit because it seem that the 4 screw hole on proof research barrel are bigger the standard hole.

[@dgreenapple]

I have the same Caldwell shooting rest and had the same experience. The customer service is horrible since it could take you 3 days of trying to reach them by phone. It's sad when a manufacturing company has success and new leadership comes in and forgets what got them to "the head of the class". Caldwell needs to fix itself fast or they're going to lose the market. Right now, they're terrible!!!!!

[@samuelhernandez416]

I have a Savage 110 .243 Hunter that I let my son use because of low recoil. Super happy with this rifle accu trigger, accu stock ! Then I got the same rifle on this video really light ! I must of got a Lemon, it has been sent twice to Savage, the action is nasty, it feel like there is sand in the action ! I have Vortex viper Gen 2 2x10x32 illuminated FFP ! I have spent 7 months on this rifle! I had a cousin that does 3 gun matches that helped me on putting everything on. We haven’t figured out what is going on. Leupold rings! I am frustrated we lapped the rings, blue lock tight to the spec’s from Vortex and Savage! Have taken it out to the range, shot nice groups 1 week then I can’t hit a 3ft by 3ft target The next following week!

[@fjb4932]

Tip: To remove bolt, use left hand finger to pull and hold trigger and then left thumb to push bolt release down. Use right hand to pull / remove bolt ...

[@rogerramjet7567]

Nice review. This one really looks like a winner. I have a kimber 84 hunter w a26” barrel. While it will heat up quickly, I am aware of that and allow time for it. It does shoot 1/2” groups consistently with handloads. Factory, 1 1/2”. And I’ve tried a ton of different ammunition. Don’t know how they come up with that sub moa guarantee.

[@sirrloin]

Went to the store to actually feel in hand which "light" hunting guns felt the most comfortable. The Savage 110, Browning X-bolt Speed Ovix and the Seekins PH2 Havak all felt best in hand without being to awkward or bulky. I ultimately went with the Browning as I wanted a 300 wsm to suppress so the 23in barrel on the X-bolt was a sweet spot for me. BUT the savage is quite nice and if I was getting another caliber I probably would've gone that route.

[@kennethgoin628]

I love this channel, just discovered it a few days ago and I'm binge watching like crazy! I am noticing, that as much as I enjoy Jim's persona, I notice he's a lot like other guys that are used to handling some cream of the crop firearms. I understand it because I do the same thing with other products. When you've got the best stuff giving you the best experiences, it's really hard to down grade and "love it." But when it comes to shooting, I try to maintain a perspective of what CAN be done, not focus on the things that irritate or inconvenience me. I have both high and low end 'machinery.' Some of my greatest shooters are actually the budget offerings, slightly upgraded or modified, the best being as cheap as trigger spring/shim job on an Axis. I've done 1/2" groups without the upgrade. I'd just like to see more reviews based on what can be done, not how "spoiling" it is.

[@sniffythepoocowtatum5436]

Articulated well

[@imhyper3487]

This is literally my dream rifle

[@DayZSnob]

Tbh I would put your sights on a weatherby mark V or a Carolina custom rifle for a dream😂

[@michaelvaldez2966]

Ive got a savage xp in 243 for my older daughters for prairie dogs it is awesome gotta love savage, also have 204 ruger Tc compass that rocks as well for them. Just might have to look into a 110 in a different caliber .

[@ironmikehallowween]

I have a high country 6.5 CM. It is not light at all. It is over 8 pounds. If you practice a few times, the bolt is actually very easy to take out. I plan to run mine suppressed whenever I can accomplish that. My rifle is heavy, but i don’t mind. It is the best rifle that I have ever had. It is also quite attractive.

[@rogerramjet7567]

270 will do fine for elk if shot placed well. 338 is mucho better. I have taken many many elk with both. 338 is hands down the best elk round going. Good luck on your hunt.

[@thesurplusfirearm2374]

I used to worry about the savages magazine front plastic locking tab breaking. But after 10 years of hunting seasons and hundreds of loading and unloading I still haven’t broken my original on. I will mention that I keep a spare mag in my glove box Incase that day comes

[@Ntsm1120]

I’m looking to buy this rifle for next year mule deer hunting. Where can I find this particular camo color? Thanks!

[@Spartan.88]

This is now available in 7mm PRC any concerns about recoil

[@scottmiller3266]

Love the gun... but just read too many things about issues with the magazine and the bolt loading ammunition so I decided to buy a new T3X instead.

[@bendrixbailey1430]

Yup, confirm that. Bolt sticks. Fails to eject 1/3 spent shells.

[@chadyates6301]

I've got an old savage 110 in 300 win mag that's old ! Like pretty Damn old and its still got the 3×9×40mm Bushnell that came on it and I put a Harris bi-pod on it and I made a check riser for it and added a shell.caddy made by uncle Mike lol it's a total budget gun that's 20 years old but I can still.hit a chew can with 3 out of five shots at 300yards with the right ammo and I've killed a coyote at 535 yards as .y longest kill with it it's also taken a lot of deer and elk too and I've never had to look to far for my game I love this old gun and I've been a savage can since the first to.e I've shot this rifle

[@duvielhernandez2887]

To remove the bolt you just need to press the bolt release and the trigger at the same time then just release the trigger and keep pressing the bolt release and remove the bolt . No need to keep them both pressed.

[@kaystevens9977]

You do an awesome job with your reviews and videos! Getting a Savage 110 Ultralite chambered in 30:06 for elk hunting. What are your recommendations for the top 4 or 5 hunting cartridges to try out? (any price point)

[@dangerousfreedom4965]

270, 30:06, 7rem mag, 300 win mag

[@revolutionmarine5693]

I feel sorry for your shoulders 😂.

[@zachgilpin3504]

I hope you do a light weight mountain rifle review one day. Just bought the tikka super lite (6.5 creed) I’m not a biased person so would love to hear your thoughts. Price, accuracy, and quality. Great video again

[@terrancehoward629]

I'm looking to pick one of these up in 6.5 PRC, what do you recommend for a muzzle brake?

[@emr7831]

Was that truck blue at some point in it's life? 😂 Couldn't stop looking at the blue paint around the doors. Loved the review!

[@richardmaggiore3365]

Love the channel Thinking of the 110 ultra lite in 7PRC whats your thoughts

[@danhill6333]

Off topic of the video. If you don't like the bag with the $100 rest, make or get another bag to work with it.

[@maximgagne1302]

These guys deserve more subs

[@StevenShifler]

My absolute favorites in an affordable rifles are Savage and Rugers American Traditions

[@darinb4794]

I love your channel and content. Can i make a suggestion that you mention the Calibers more? I notice I never know what caliber you are shooting. ( its my fault that i miss it) but when I try to search around I cant find where you state it. THANKS SOOOOO much for the great work you put in

[@909Scubasteve]

Best rifle money can buy for the price. All I care about is accuracy and this thing is more accurate than any gun besides my cuz shaw barrel 22

[@patrickbachmann7342]

Camo stock? Where/When/How do I find this?

[@jfk19780]

fyi..you do not have to hold down on the trigger and bolt release at the same time . pull the trigger first then push down on the bolt release and you can let go of the trigger . bolt comes right out . not necessary to hold them both . real easy once you figure that out . beautiful gun and nice shootin !!

[@aidenfrette6393]

To get the bolt out, right hand trigger finger one the trigger and right thumb on the release, left hand to put out the bolt

[@mattwilliams6070]

I always love your reviews and tips. You are my go to guy. Please, please, please review the Savage 110 High Country in 30-06. 30-06 because that's what I have. The magazine is 100 times better and bolt removal is EASY!!! The rifle is coated with PVD which is stronger than cera cote. The magnum rifles come with a muzzle brake from the factory too. You will love it way more than the ultralight. In fact I think you will like it more than the Bergara B14.

[@Rifleman-xl9fp]

Hello thank you for your video. I purchased this gun a few days ago and I having a hard time to finding Scope Picatinny rail for it I was wondering can you give me some ideas about it thank you?

[@atchnicori2795]

Did you know you can let go of the trigger after pressing down the bolt release?

[@SW737Flyer]

That's exactly what I was going to add. You don't have to keep the trigger depressed. Pressing the trigger releases the bolt catch. So pull trigger and the release button down, then release the trigger and remove the bolt. It is a bit funky, but once you do it several times the right way, it does start to become an after thought.

[@jimteel4784]

Can you test Winchester Expedition Big Game Long Range 270 Winchester 150 grain Accubond Long Range ammunition? The ballistics table printed on the box shows a muzzle velocity of 2900 with 2801 energy. 500 yard velocity is 2199 with 1611 energy. This is very similar to the 6.5 PRC out to 500 yards.

[@highcountryoutdoor]

It's worth noting that ultralight rifles ted to shoot WAY better when you hold them down in the front. You can see even in your video that the recoil of the shot forces the muzzle and forend to rise. shooting from a bipod and either pre-loading it or just holding it down will produce much tighter groups and will probably really surprise you on how accurate these lightweight rifles can be.

[@basskicking4532]

I always check with you before I buy another rifle. the only thing I did not see/hear is if I can put a suppressor on this rifle? please let me know if that is doable. Thinking about the 30-06 and I was not sure if putting a suppressor is a good idea and if this rifle allows for it. Thanks for all the great review bud!

[@dangerousfreedom4965]

What scope? Leupold vx6?

[@morinlouis8314]

Congratulations Jim, I just discovered this channel a few weeks ago and I'm watching it like crazy! After 2 years, do you consider that this weapon is still the best for its lightness and precision. Is there anything better after 2 years? I am ready to buy my weapon now, would you have another to offer me? Overall weight and length are critical. I hunt in the backcountry.

[@chrisgutzman4919]

What are your thoughts on this Savage vs the Tikka T3x superlite you reviewed a year ago? Comparable? Which is superior? Thanks

[@teedoshoot]

Interested in this as well!

[@rickhofmeister2125]

I too am interested in this specifically the tikka lite veil wideland, not the super light it’s a lite with cerakote and threaded barrel with muzzle break but same price point as the savage. 1200 I am going back and forth on these, NEED HELP

[@chrisgutzman4919]

I did get my hands on both in a store and first thing I did notice was the smoothness of the tikka was superior to the Savage by far. The savage was lighter not by much though. For $1200 I thought the bolt should be a lot smoother on the Savage, wasn't impressed.

[@pd2865]

The best ammo for Savages 308: Federal Gold Medal Sierra Matching GM308M

[@michaelshapiro1543]

NICE, ACCURATE GROUP of 5 - BUT, WHICH AMMO was "THE FIRST LOAD WE TRIED"?

[@Maverick1791]

Great review guys! What Leupold Scope did you mount on it? I’m looking for a sub 7 lb. Setup in 270? I want to make sure the scope is lightweight. Thanks

[@benjamin3290]

Savage needs to design these to accept AICS mags in .308 and PMAGs in 5.56 since everyone already owns those mags

[@mr.bjorge2986]

Honestly I'd rather not see it, cheap stock I'm just gonna peel off anyways and if I wanted petruding magazines I would get a chassis.

[@jakelords9290]

I just picked up a mossberg patriot 4x4 in 270 and it's a very sweet gun. Zeroed at 200 yards 1 inch groups in the bullseye

[@jamessammann9183]

Jim do u like the 2020 waypoint or the savage 110 ultra lite I just became handicapped may need a lighter gun I love 6.5 prc which do u like better

[@dannys4253]

Great review this rifle would be on my list if 7mm-08 was offered! Could you do a review of the 110 High Country?

[@tylervanwormer8302]

The 110 high country is a awesome rifle

[@a1tanner528]

I love yalls videos and am so excited for this series. Next up Id love to see the best pistol red dot. Like the Romeo Zero, Romeo pro1, Rmr, Rmrcc, Viper, Venom, Holosun 407, and the Holoson 507

[@mrtdiver]

Add a Swampfox, Trijicon SRO, and Leupold DeltaPoint Pro

[@JohnDoe-ud2cc]

My savage 10 308 will shoot 1/4 moa. I have targets that have 5rd 308 caliber groups that can actually be completely covered with a dime. I love my savage rifle

[@vincentjackson3472]

Really think they need to offer this in more chamberings... have been eyeing the 110 ultralight for awhile. Great review cheers guys.

[@KyleShields]

Not bad, the rifle shoots a little inconsistent though. Definitely good for anyone who hunts because of the weight/accuracy ratio, for the bench I'd skip. Personally I'd rather build a Remage with a Criterion, PVA, or McGowen barrel paired with a trued Remington action. Then add a stock of choice with some added weights. I'd consider using a Savage action but I've heard the bolt lift is heavy.

[@devinsn2]

The goddamn truck is blue!

[@tyjones9170]

You guys should review the Savage 110 High country!

[@ghabrielwhaley8408]

I’d like to see this! Love mine!

[@josehuerta933]

Thanks for all the work you guys put in. Shopping for a hunting rifle curious which would you prefer in 6.5 cm Savage 110 ultralight or tikka superlite?

[@backfire]

I’d pick this one BUT for the price I’d pick the Tikka. The difference is $400-$500.

[@josehuerta933]

@@backfire if you don’t mind wanna pick your brain a little more. What’s a good all around hunting caliber. New to hunting and I have bin watching a lot of your videos

[@josehuerta933]

Thanks for responding too I really appreciate your educated feedback

[@hec12005]

@@josehuerta933 .308 and 30-06 can take any game in America out to 300 yards and the ammo is cheap, plentiful, they’re not going anywhere in the next 50 years so you’ll have an easy time finding comparatively inexpensive ammunition anywhere in the world. I prefer the .308 for whitetail & other medium game out to 400 yards, bear to 200 (i just don’t want to walk that far with a heavy ass bear). Even in Africa or something, you’ll find their nato equivalents without trouble. Also, their extreme popularity for decades means in a doomsday type deal, you’d be able to scavenge pretty darn easy. Not my thing, but a consideration for many. I have at least one rifle in each .223, .243, .270, .308, .30 06, 300 win mag and 20 awesome years hunting whitetail and bear on my land. I place the 6.5 cm with a .243, it’s a great gun when you’re taking a kid hunting and they’re not shooting past 100 yards anyways (since you’re teaching them ethics and how to harvest game without causing suffering. At 200 yards, even I’m not ever shooting a deer with a 6.5 cm, it just doesn’t have enough energy for an ethical kill imo. Look into the .270, .308, or 30 06 my friend, any one will serve you finely for any adventure you have in the field out to 400 yards, with the exception of dangerous game like rhino and elephant. Also, I noted your question about the savage or the tikka. I own this savage in 308 and love it to death, but I’ll tell you one thing nobody else here will. As a new hunter, you have to understand that spending 750 on a rifle and 400-700 on a leupold scope is going to leave you with a rifle better than you and good enough that your kids will shoot it one day. Nikon is also a great scope company. Don’t max your rifle budget to shoot sub moa groups and then put junk optics on it that won’t hold your zero and fogs up, you’ll just replace it and never appreciate the capability of the rifle. What you need to do, is take that damn rifle out and shoot it. A freaking lot. Any 1 MOA rifle is way more accurate than you can take advantage of, and every $700+ rifle with a great 3x9x40 scope will get you in that general range of being better than you need. You don’t need a sniper rifle to hunt deer, you just need to hit a 8 inch paper plate every single time at 200 yards tops. Sure, it’s nice to put a bullet in the dead middle of the plate every time; but if you’re shootings a 2 inch group at 100 yards, you’re shooting 4 inch groups at 200. That’s leaving you with a 4 inch margin of error, meaning if you are aiming off the middle of the vitals by 4 inches when you pull the trigger, you’re still putting that deer down within 20 yards cleanly and ethically. Long story short, 750ish for the tikka, 400ish for your scope, and you’re ahead of the game by $200 with a rifle that shoots better than you’ll even appreciate yet. That $200? That’s ammo for your first two range days. Don’t even think about going into the woods until you’re at the very least hitting a paper plate every time at the longest distance you’ll allow yourself to pull the trigger. I 100% recommend the .308, ammo is cheap and always plentiful, it isn’t overkill for anything, doesn’t kick hard, shoots flatter than a boring ass and it is more than capable of anything you’ll likely ask of it. Edit: couple of typos

[@backfire]

Great explanation. I like a .308 as a good all around hunting rifle. You can’t go wrong with 30-06 either. I really value ammo availability and those cartridges are very commonly available. For anything smaller than elk I like .270 or 6.5 Creedmoor but if you want to hunt elk or anything bigger, I’m a fan of the 30-06.

[@haroldgummo5155]

Can you try the savage 110 E. I bought mine over 20 years ago and had problems with the bullet feed not putting anther round in the chamber. Is this a problem with savage or with my rifle?

[@chuckp3335]

My 110 has a 338 bolt face and a 26" shilen barrel 1.7 twist 1.25 straight and Boyds stock....was 243 now 300 norma mag