The Brilliant Savage 110

[@randybedker1584]

Had a savage 270 in early 90s love the double locking lugs on the bolt . I baught some factory ammo went to range and had a round that was double charged with powder and blew up the bolt. Luckily the double lugs held kept it from going through my head. Sent back to savage with the case they repaired and tested it sent back to me free of charge. They are quality people with quality products.

[@leevancleef150]

Inherited my father’s 110 chambered in 270 from the early 60’s. It’s an amazingly accurate rifle. I couldn’t be more pleased with a gun.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Lee - That's a great rifle by any measure. Thanks for the note.

[@coaltrain4423]

I've got a Savage 110 30-06,made in 1958.It has a great walnut stock with beautiful grain,Monte Carlo style,with out the grip cap or cheek piece.I've had the rifle for many years and it will still shoot less than 1MOA with inexpensive ammo.The action is smooth as butter,and trigger has always been excellent.Savage produced great guns for not a whole lot of money then.

[@adamhearts9195]

I've got this same rifle a model 110 All wood,, I'm not sure if the manufacture date and I have not had a chance to shoot it yet 30.06

[@eduardopartida4440]

What scope Mount you use

[@SizzlingBarracuda]

Humble person I like seeing his reviews.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you 🙏

[@michaelrichter8973]

I glass beded a 110 once for a freind it was an e model birch stock ect.i refinished it with dark walnut stain then high gloss epoxy finish,just something to due during the long winter evenings it was in 30_06 he got a 3x9 leuplod scope and a set of redfield windage adjustable mounts,this rifle would shoot 1/2 inch groups for 3 shots at 200 yards,to say we were both pleased was an understatement i was happy with my work witch included a trigger job ,barrel lapped with jewlers rudge untill bore shined like a mirror !what a s.hooter!

[@bobgarr6246]

Hello again Mike, when I was was a much younger lad than now, the first centerfire rifle I had follow me home was a Savage 110 in .270 Win. I got a lot of raised eyebrows from friends who were all Rem 700, Win M-70 or early Ruger M-77 aficionados. I almost questioned myself on the wisdom of going the Savage route. After all, common thinking of the time was that if it wasn't a Savage 99 or Savage /Fox or Savage /Anshutz you were wasting your time and money. Well I was happily vindicated at both my first range session and then a turkey shoot. From the bench, sandbaged, with a Lupold fixed 4X scope and Remington 130gn PSP ammo I could consistently shoot 3 round 100 yard, cloverleaf groups barely larger than the. 277" diameter of the .270 projectile. The fit and finish of that rifle was not up to par with the Win, Rem and certainly not those early Rugers. But the Savage, like all Savages-@, had an excellent barell and wonderful bluing. Move forward nearly 50yrs and the desire to have a .22-250 In left handed guise had me looking again at a Savage. We now had 110's, 111's, 112's, 116's, 10's, 11's, 12's, 16's and so on to choose from in a staggering variety of variations. An impossible comeback for Savage whom almost went out of business in the 1980's-1990's period and were essentially down to a production line of JUST the model 110 ! Ron Coburn came in as CEO and SAVED Savage and they have skyrocketed in sales and production. Again I digress. So I decide on a blued, left handed, blind magazine, lightweight, synthetic black stocked .22-250 Rem model that was just months away from the introduction of the Accu-Trigger. A beautiful looking rifle, with wonderful bluing reminiscent of Colt Pythons from the 50's and 60's. I toped this with a Zeiss Conquest 3X-9X scope. It shoots around 1.1" - 1.3" groups at 100 yards. Not quite the tack driver of the earlier 110, but it has a much, much thinner barell profile and heats up really fast. You get 2 maybe 3 shots before accuracy is degraded. But that's fine for it's intended purpose of busting the come upon woodchuck while riding the Quad. But let no one say or doubt that the Nick Brewer designed Savage 110 series of rifles can't shoot. I'm sure that you're going to have someone comment on your explanation of headspace. There are just as many interpretations and explanations for headspace as there are cartridges. Case shoulders, case mouths, datum lines, belts, case rims etc. ad nauseam. The bottom line as you said, is the distance from the rear of the base of the case to the front of the bolt face, period! Unless you are chambering and installing a new ( or rechambering the existing ) barell, or need to set the barell back a few threads the datum line, shoulder etc. don't matter. The distance between the bolt face and case head does. And in the design of the Savage 110 this is tackled in a wonderfully simplistic manner. Sandwiched between the front baffle/bolt guide and the bolt body is a spring washer which is curved and heat treated to act as a spring. In it's normal state it leaves a gap between the front baffle and the bolt body. When the bolt is moved forward and turned down to chamber a round and lock the bolts locking lugs this spring washer is compressed pushing the bolt head against the case head and eliminating all head space. Unless the barell is improperly chambered and or installed. This method makes for a self adjusting headspace correction. Up to a point, a couple a few thousandths will work .125" it's not gonna help and you have other problems to concern yourself with. So all in all the Savage 110 family was not only a cost saving, off the shelf parts, minimal machining radical idea that challenged the major bolt gun manufacturers product lines for the number one spot. Winchester would effectively not be much of a concern due to the 1964 dropping of the traditional M-70 for the cheapened cost saving version, Rugers M-77 was not widely known and would take a few years to reach the status it attained. This left the Rem. 700 as the only real challenger and it had a solid king of the hill standing. But those who were informed knew the excellence of the Savage design and that coupled with a low for type price made them not only a bargain but a winner. I'm

[@MrBurdinekl]

Would you say it was the 110 that saved Savage as long range competition shooting became popular? It's long range capability is why I decided to buy a 6mm CM in a Savage 110. I don't know the sales stats, just putting 2 & 2 together.

[@robertmoore2885]

Should of put the end at the end of that !! 😂

[@shackman9566]

I love my 110 bored 30/06 bought in new in 93. I has a bushnell 3x9. It hammers nails at 100 yards and that is perfect for where I hunt. From the first round I fired till now in 2020 I have never had to make even one adjustment to the scope it just shoots great. The rifle is one of the lower grade rifles from savage nothing fancy but they make them all fire like a high priced rifle. The first time and every time I go to range with this rifle one or more of my friends want to buy it. Thank you Savage arms you really got it right.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Great vote of confidence for Savage - one of the all time great firearm manufacturers. The 110 and 99 and other Savages are legends - as you know. Thanks for writing.

[@kennethbailey2616]

I bought a 110 in .243 for my middle son as his first rifle. The only thing I ever changed was the trigger which helped immensely with his ability to shoot it accurately. I think the factory trigger had a pull weight of close to 8 pounds if memory serves me correctly. Anyhow, he just couldn’t shoot it well as a 12 year old boy and I could shoot it fine but I hated that trigger and suspected that was why he was having so much trouble. After the new trigger was in his accuracy greatly improved. I guess I did pretty good training him because he became the designated marksman for his platoon in Iraq. He was high shooter in boot camp as well. Of course he’s a Montana boy and grew up shooting.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Great Montana family story Kenneth. For sure 8 lbs is too much for those little hands - even I would have done something about it. From Savage 110 to Iraq designated marksman - that's the path : )

[@blaws6684]

My first centerfire bolt rifle is a 110 .308 with synthetic stock. My Tupperware gun :) it’s extremely accurate and a nice rifle to carry. Thank you for covering this great design

[@jeffwallace5402]

nick brewer really knew what he was doing when he created these fine 110 rifles they are truly underated good video thanks from a savage fan

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Jeff - I didn't realize how well these rifles perform until studying and range testing for the channel. Interesting parts but - Excellent.

[@18thandMission]

Thank you for the video. I enjoy listening to you speak about rifles...a sort of Hemingway quality about it.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you, my friend.

[@inaz1963]

I fall into the love it camp when it comes to the Savage 110. It is always gratifying to get an honest review of the guns shown, not the average 'trash talk' or fawning adoration you so often see online. Thank you.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you for being here MG and thanks for the good words.

[@robertloban3809]

Greatly enjoy listening to you. I am 75 and have been shooting since childhood. My first new purchase centerfire was a 110 in 243 in left hand. It is a wonderful and accurate rifle as always was. I picked Savage because of left hand availabilty. I bought it in the 60's. Also have a 111 in 30-06 and an Axis in 223, all lefty. Bought several levers and Ruger #1 in 300 H&H. Thot better to pass to my right handed son & grandson's. I love my model 94 Big Bore in 375 win. Have the 358 in the BLR.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Nice collection Robert; the .375 Winchester is so hard to find - and of all the Big Bores - .307, .356 etc... I like the .375 best - it is quite unique. People observe the modest ballistics - and that is why I like it.

[@robertloban3809]

As I said, the first centerfire I bought was the Savage, but the first I had was my grandfather's 30-40 Krag. It was beautiful condition with a bayonet too. Being a stupid kid, I couldn't leave it alone. Gunsmith to shorten and add scope mount intended for Savage 340. Polished trigger guard & bolt. Lightened trigger and removed two stage myself. Mounted a Univeral 2.5 power scope with post redicle. Oh, bought Herter's walnut blank and made a stock.

[@isaacsandovalcarter3062]

As someone whose first purchase was a Model 10, I’m glad to finally see this. Sir Arthur William Savage and his company have made great contributions I feel.

[@daviddobbie9664]

My father motivated to study at school by offering to buy me any rifle I wanted if I to quote him bloody well study and start passing exams. So I did study and got school certificate 1964. So Dad kept his end of the bargain and I decided I would have a Savage 110 mcl ( left hand bolt) in 30-06. So it became a love affair me and the gun. 4x Pecar completed the affair. This rifle is now due for it's third barrel. But he'll it's helped me put now so many animals. I don't have any idea of numbers any more except the number is huge. Deer, various species- reds, fallow, sika, whitetail. Chamois, tahr, goats, pigs, etc, etc. I would keep it in the sleeping bag with me at night to help keep it dry when in the back country. I'm so glad I choose that rifle, caliber, combination. Hand loaded for it since about 1967, even cast projectiles. Never let me down.

[@markr5132]

Thanks again for a straightforward honest review. I just bought the 125th Anniversary 110 in 243, can't wait to get it. didn't really need a hunting riffle but will use it in the future and fell in love with it as beautiful art that I can shoot at a later date.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

That Anniversary model is a diamond! Good on you for picking a superb rifle and lasting value. Thanks for the good words on my work. God Bless.

[@charlesroer972]

Bought my Savage model 110 I 308 I 1966 . Very accurate . Also in 3006 one year later . More reach and very accurate

[@denisleblanc4506]

Having had the privilege of visiting the Savage plant in the mid 80"s I got a better appreciation for the design as explained by Mr. Normand Greenleaf that worked on the design of the 110. The floating bolt head allows for better lock up since the bolt can adjust for unequal contact of the lugs on firing. Instead of closing the bolt on a reamer to set headspace like some manufacturers, savage would ream the chamber to tight tolerances and then adjust the headspace with the collar to lock it down. The firing pin protrusion is indeed adjusted by a circlip that has optional positions on the striker. All their barrels were button rifled. Later on, it was brought to my attention that some of these had a tendency to discharge if the rear bridge or grip cap was struck with a sharp blow. Within two years of this being discovered, the accutrigger hit the market and the rest is history. It was and remains the most accurate rifle for the money. It is inexpensive to produce, reliable and very accurate. While less expensive versions have been produced, the 110 variants have alway maintained their accuracy and reliability. You just have to look at all the other manufacturers that have copied a lot of parts of the 110 for their cheaper lines but few have ended up with a better rifle.

[@Huggybear101]

Thanks for that......very informative. Do you recall the approximate timeframe when you referenced the discharge issue? I bought mine new in 1988.

[@denisleblanc4506]

@@Huggybear101 We didn't' do any research to determine what years were involved in the discharge issue. I think we discovered it in the early to mid 90's and the rifles tested varied a lot in age. I suspect most of them produced pre accutrigger may be prone to this discharge. Some of the rifles tested were almost new and others pretty old but like I said, we didn't pay attention to that, we were mostly interested in how prevalent it was.

[@denisleblanc4506]

@@Huggybear101 I see that the accutrigger was released in 2002. So maybe we discovered the problem in the mid to late 90's. Now that I think about it, makes sense. I certainly don't remember the exact time frame between the discovery of a possible problem and release of the accutrigger. It may have been more than 2 years as I stated above. You can easily test your own. Just remove the scope and use a short stick or dead blow hammer (plastic not rubber) to give a sharp blow to the rear receiver ring. You can start gently, increasing the gradually and see if it discharges. Also, striking the grip cap (if it has one, remove it to prevent damage) from below may also trip the sear.

[@Huggybear101]

@@denisleblanc4506 Thank you so much for that. I'll give that a whirl the next time I clean it. Much appreciated! Been thinking of getting a Timney trigger put in there anyways.

[@manwithclass09]

Thanks so much Mr. USOG - this is Elton and I am very happy to see you doing a video on my favorite rifle of all time! I own more than I know... My two "pets" are in .270 (as I am sure I probably told you long ago) and one will hold three shots under .05" and the other will easily group three shots in less than .75" - using handloads with 150 gr. Sierra Game-Kings. Great work as always - but I will not have to run out and buy a rifle because of one of your videos - I already own between 10 and 20... I love these things - especially the old ones... By the way - my two pet rifles cost $205.00 and $225.00 respectively. I did quite a few easy to do upgrades including Cerokoate so they look pretty decent. Anyway - enough for now - thanks again for hitting on my favorite hunting rifle. This is what (Pet number one) I used on the beautiful whitetail posted on your Patreon page...

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Elton! I'm so happy I hit a special chord - and didn't even know it. That picture is in my mind - and maybe this Fall will find me in the deer woods with this very rifle. Take care my friend.

[@manwithclass09]

Thanks Mike - to be honest - I have no idea how many 110 and 10 and 114 and 111 and Stevens 200 and - and - and I actually own. I wonder if they have a "Gun Hoarders Anonymous" I might join!?!?!?! Lord knows it may be a good idea. I have been looking at the new adjustable stock Savage 110 Storm in magazines - but so far - I just cannot find a reason why I need another Savage Big Game rifle. If anything - I need to take the time and $$$ to give some real TLC to the Savage/Anshutz .400 Whelan I recently described. We'll see!!! I am still working on my son's Carcano now - the stock looks great and I am starting on the metalwork. I am sure he will be happy when he sees his new rifle in August. Take care Sir!

[@sammartinez8084]

Great show my friend and thanks again for the info 👍👍👍👍👍👌👌👌💯💯💯💯

[@jakeoutdoors9600]

My brother and father both deer hunt with Savage 30-06 rifles. I believe they are 110s. Both are sub MOA guns. I have nothing bad to say about Savage.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

And you are right. Absolutely fine rifles.

[@cbwelch4]

My first hunting rifle is a 1991 Savage 110. Pre accutrigger and with a fixed box magazine in .308. I think it is a 110G. The stock is plain, but I like it. Yours with the cheek rest is super nice. I just shot it in a turkey shoot at my gun club today. Love it. Not selling it. It is heavier with the walnut stock and still superb. Not selling it. Very well made. I think it is fine looking. To the point of accuracy, I put one in the bullseye today at 100 yards standing off my shoulder. Not selling it.

[@Kman31ca]

Very under rates rifles. I picked up a Savage 10 LE model few years back and it is an absolute tack driver.And then last year I bought a shot out Savage 12 VLP in 243. I re-barreled it, which took 45 minutes in the garage. Put on a shillen barrel in 6.5 cm, threw it in an MDT chassis, and it is a tack driver, even with factory ammo. I use it as my long range coyote hunting rifle. And after I got all my drops worked out, my family has an abandoned farm house. I set up a shooting table on the 2nd floor with a propane heater, that overlooks close to 3 miles of prairie. And I'll head out there and pick coyotes off at quite some good distance. Great shooting rifles.

[@bobgarr6246]

Sounds like a dream shooting scenario, you're a lucky man for sure. As Jeff Cooper once said " only accurate guns are interesting". Hold onto that land, it's gold !!!!!

[@thomaswall4285]

That is a wonderful rifle to be held on to. What a great scope mount system. Thanks for sharing.

[@arthurbradshaw7035]

Another great educational video, I have newer model 11 in .308 made before the"Accutrigger" not fancy but man is it accurate.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

The same experience I had Arthur - mine gives the bullets eyes : )

[@stevendonnalammar4422]

I love Savage 110 rifles, I found my perfect rifle at a pawn shop about four years ago, a 1970 Savage 110 CL chambered in 30-06, I absolutely love that rifle and it easily shoots one moa. I also found an early 80's Stevens model 110 chambered in 30-06 that's equally as accurate, and I recently acquired a early 90s model Savage 110 chambered in 243 for my wife, what I found fascinating about the 243 is that instead of having a shorter receiver to use the shorter cartridge it uses a spacer block on the right side of the bolt just behind the locking lug guide to limit the rearward motion of the bolt. This gives the perception and feel of a short action cartridge without needing to actually shorten the receiver and increase manufacturing costs. However the rifle is not lighter in fact I think it's heavier than the 30-06.

[@kennethbailey2616]

I bought my middle son a 110 in .243 for his first rifle. He still has it and occasionally uses it. The only thing I did was replace the trigger as this was before the Accutrigger came out.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Perfect combo - the 110 in .243. I saw an early one with a floorplate the other day at the range - seemed to shoot to one hole @ 100.

[@minerblue9641]

Another great video man. Thanks. I just started watching your videos and I really like them and also like all the really great information you put out.

[@davidyetter5409]

I have the 110 in 7mm mag. Shoots moa at 400 yds. Great for deer, elk, bear and moose. Haven't missed getting a deer with it in nearly thirty years. Can't always get license for the rest.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

An ideal choice; every hunter hopes for the outcomes you've achieved.

[@kennethbailey2616]

I like that you don’t put down guns even the low cost ones.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Kenneth - Some of the best were very affordable; every gun is interesting to me : )

[@kennethbailey2616]

USOG me too. I was training in Edgewood, MD years ago and went to the Army museum near there. There was a display of different types of weapons the Army had tested over the years. One I found interesting was a 14 caliber pistol. Guess it was a failure otherwise someone would be making them.

[@dalanwanbdiska6542]

I wish i still had my 30.06 savage 110. I loved it. I took it apart and learned how to set trigger weight. I traded my 110 for a semiauto 22lr. Carabine Automatique. Now i have a savage 99 in 308 which i now love. I love savage guns.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Dalan - you are right. Savage makes fantastic rifles. For me, the Savage Model 99 is as good as it gets. I wish you the very best.

[@HoneyBeagle]

At this point I have owned many 110’s and variants such as the 10, 12 and so on. At various points I have sold and or traded many of them for no reason other than my desire to try something newer and supposedly better. It’s somewhat funny that at this point nearly 30 years past my first savage 110 my primary hunting rifle is once again a savage 110. Every one I’ve had over the years were very accurate rifles. Not once have I owned one that wouldn’t shoot well. Granted some better than others. However what I’ve noticed was a solid guaranteed performer unlike the gamble often taken with other options. Currently I’m splitting duties between a very early variant chambered in 308 and a slightly newer, yet pre accutrigger, rifle chambered in 270. Both are remarkably accurate with the nod in that department going to the newer 270. It is simply a pleasure to shoot. Over the years I have heard the common debate that while yes they are always considered accurate rifles they are never considered pretty guns. I somewhat disagree on that point but beauty is in the eye of the beholder they say and that’s fine. To my eye they are an attractive rifle with a great history and an above average standard of accuracy. Glad to see such an excellent video on these fine old rifles. Thank you sir!

[@Southernguitar74]

This is another well done video. I am thoroughly enjoying your channel. Thanks for all you do!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you!

[@georgelewis7154]

I was a rifle snob for many years. I would buy only Rugers, Rem 700's, and Sakos and, like so many other people, I went through the magnum craze, etc. About 15 years ago I wanted a .308 and was no longer impressed with Remington, so I bought a Savage 10. I put it in a McMillan A1-3 stock, mounted a 10X scope, and it's my favorite paper puncher. I know some people think the Savage isn't as refined because of the multi piece bolt and other things, but It is certainly more accurate than me. I also like the way the accu-trigger breaks. I have no regrets. I read somewhere that Townsend Whelen wrote "Only accurate rifles are interesting." While I do find some rifles with mediocre accuracy interesting, accurate rifles always get my attention.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Excellent post George - I'm not so fussy about brand or price or status symbols. For me great is as great does : )

[@georgelewis7154]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns "Great is as great does." Yes, it took me a few years to accept that.

[@idunoh1902]

I have one that is just like yours (except mine is 30-06), which I bought from my uncle in law which used to belong to his grandfather. It’s stock has some chips and gashes and the trigger guard is cracked and needs to be replaced, but she shoots like a beaut. Enjoyed the video

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

A great rifle - no matter the wear.

[@dalanwanbdiska6542]

Trigger guard can be fixed by epoxy. Miles gilbert bedrock think its called. Theres a video of how to fix plastic parts like buttplate or triggerguard from midway. Very easy to fix . And cheap too.

[@murrayandru7527]

My First gun , bought when I was 13 , left hand 110 in 3006 wish I still had it... Thanks for the video.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Murray - great first rifle - hope you either find it again or one like it.

[@woodworkerroyer8497]

Me too! I still have mine though. I never knew it was the longest produced rifle or any of the history behind it though.

[@Pro1399]

I was just gifted a left handed 110 from my grandfather who got it when he was 12

[@glockfanboy4927]

. My first was a Savage ,110 in 7mm mag! Loved it!!! 💀💀💀💀

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Those early Savage 110s are the best.

[@jonfrost3878]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns I’ve got one made in 1988 in 25-06

[@armedhippy7685]

I was looking in the used rack today at a local shop, something very plain looking caught my eye, tucked in the very corner.... A Savage 110E in 30-06. Furniture and it's finish are about as plain as can be, the action however seems nicely blued and it had Williams iron sights. Looked at the tag, $239. Looked it over some more, looked down the bore, etc.... I had to buy it. I dunno.... The way it's sort of nothing special, makes it kind of special if that makes any sense. :) Enjoyed the video! Oh, I think the savage 340 might have been the first to use the barrel nut, not certain though, more early innovation by the people at Savage.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hello ArmedHippy76 - wow! - that is a great name! And....I would have bought that rifle also! - price of a .22. The 340 is an anomaly - made to be inexpensive and the low end of the market but they made a classic....just goes to show. Oh well...life is so fine - so long as there is freedom.

[@lunam7249]

In california thats $600 easy!!

[@barryjones6037]

Just picked one up in Toronto Ontario for $225 it's a 30-06 in excellent condition. What a deal.

[@jonquirk9582]

I wish my modern 110 had this same quality, it's currently back at savage for feeding issues and tight headspace

[@dalanwanbdiska6542]

I have a new stevens model 200 in 22 -250. I have to adjust everything as the previous owner had tried to lighten up the trigger pull. And its so lights that even on safety it fires. It has a grey plastic stock so im going to spray paint and clear coat. Black under coat and tan or sand color and green overtones for the forest color or else tall dead brown grass color. I got it figured out in my mind. Im going to make this my deer rifle. I love savage rifle s. Got rid of all my other ones. Keeping this one.

[@DoubleJ1203]

I also believe that the stock on the gun is a very well done custom job. The original 110's had a rounded front and lesser defined cheek rest on the Monte Carlo stock.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

I thought so too and checked with the Savage rep - this one is one of the earliest and is factory. Nice stock - but they all are.

[@marcusjosefsson4998]

Hello and thank you for an interesting channel! I found a Savage 110 left hand in .30-06 here in Sweden, for about $300. Don't know very much about that model, but from what I've learned here it's probably a great find! Really inclined to buy it now!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Marcus - That's very cheap - I'd give it a try; usually excellent rifles.

[@marcusjosefsson4998]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns If possible I will! Just found out it's even cheaper than I thought, it's only $230! I'll try to get in touch with the dealer ASAP. If it's in good condition it seems like a steal, American rifles can be cheap over here.

[@Hill_Billy_Without_A_Hill]

I am a fan of the 10/110 series savage rifles. They are good rifles. Im not as much a fan of the Axis series but they are good too. My main complaint is, they keep cheapening up the magazines and no longer offer floor plate models unless you get a bear hunter model.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

I'll have a look at the Axis - only handled one at the range. The fellow showed me some decent groups; but even he said the rifle is pretty cheaply made - which seems to be the current trend. Thanks for writing.

[@Hill_Billy_Without_A_Hill]

I help sight in a buddies without accutrigger, and the trigger was horrible, not joking, it felt like 10 lb trigger. Maybe they are not all like that, but that one was bad. Id get the one with the accutrigger, if you get one. I think if going for a budget rifle, the Ruger American Rifle is the way to go, maybe a T/C venture would be good too. Howa/ Vanguards a little more money but also good.

[@robertboyd3863]

@@Hill_Billy_Without_A_Hill Some of their triggers were terrible, and even a gunsmith could not adjust them , others were not bad,

[@Hill_Billy_Without_A_Hill]

@@robertboyd3863 Some were pretty bad triggers I agree. Better to go with accutrigger models. One axis I shot of a friends must of been a 8+ pound gritty trigger.

[@robertboyd3863]

@@Hill_Billy_Without_A_HillA Mcarbo spring fixed my Axis, plus had to put in the larger detent ball for the extractor , and free float the barrel, it's now a tack driver

[@paulsimmons5726]

Savages were great bargain utility guns but lacked a fair amount of refinement compared to the Winchester M70's and Remington 721, 722, and 700's. Not fancy but totally functional, the secret of the Savage 110's. Then Savage rifles went through a massive re-thinking and improvement period about 15-20 years ago and this led to a vast improvement of the trigger system and then with the stock. For a straight-out-of-the-box rifle, new Savages are a far better value than guns costing 4-5 times as much. For well under $2K, a shooter can shoot a factory rifle that'll compete with extremely expensive custom target models. Savage rifles used to be regarded as utility guns but are now thought of as one of the better rifles on the competition market.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Paul - I agree. Fine, fine rifles. The one I showed is particularly endearing.

[@paulsimmons5726]

USOG - I have my grandfather's Stevens 107B 12ga and a pair of his 87A's 22lr's. In a pawnshop, you'd be able to score all three for less than $300 out the door but they're priceless to me. I had one of the new M12 LRPV in 223, left port-right bolt, single shot gun - unbelievably accurate... Some guy bought from me for a significant amount more than I paid for it, great rifle though. I'll bet your 308 is a smooth piece on the range. Great video, take care!

[@baron8107]

Paul Simmons Savage seemingly started the "Half-MOA for under $1,000" trend. That"s a good thing.

[@paulsimmons5726]

Scowler - Yeah, for way under $2K, any of the new M12 competition rifles can hit the range with a top end scope due to money saved on the rifle. And no need to replace the trigger before the rifle's first range trip ... did someone whisper Remington?

[@wizardofahhhs759]

Paul Simmons Yep I have two of my dad's, a 12ga. and a 16ga. Stevens shotguns and an 87D .22 Savage and they're all three very durable utilitarian guns.

[@harveyterry6418]

Love my 110 in 7 mag, great video thank you

[@ericandersen9526]

Own ..probably 15 Savage model 110s ..10s or 11s ...never had a bad one...all very accurate...from Priarie dog towns to deer hunting...they,ve worked flawlessly....I have had informal shoot outs at the range with guys owning Winchester 70s and 700 Remys....the Savage usually out shoots them... and I also own 70s and 700s.... The old boys at Savage know how to build a barrel... the ownly thing that out shoots their barrels is a custom match grade after market barrel.....I own a Savage Bvss in 204 caliber which a 3/8 inch shooter at 110 yds or 100 meters...day in..day out

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

These are great words - I hope people read your post. I've heard and read this several times - and you have the multiple gun experience for even greater certainty. Thanks for sending.

[@ericandersen9526]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns ...thanks for your reply.....my favorite rifle these days... is a model 14 Savage left hand ..that I re barreled into 6.5 Creedmoor... top accuracy...2 whitetail bucks to show for it as well.... Norma. Professonial Hunter 6.5 Creedmoor...130 gr bullets... scorocco ..Swift Co..bullets..outstanding accuracy and "dead right there" performance..... My 1972 Remington BDL 270 ..700 is my "baby" having bought that rifle in 1973..but my left hand Savages out shoot her.

[@ozada7585]

I found mine in 7mm rem mag, love it!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Great buy!

[@juanrivers5808]

Me too!!

[@glockfanboy4927]

Me three!! LoL!!!!🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@raleighthomas3079]

I just found one of the old ones just like the one in the video at a local shop. Rear sight mounted on the integral barrel boss just like that one. It’s a deluxe model with a rosewood or ebony forend tip, triangular forend like a Weatherby, and the stock wood, especially the butt stock area, is gorgeous marble-figure walnut, almost ‘high grade’ exhibition wood. It’s in 7mm Rem. Mag., and in overall 95%+ condition. I think your video just made up my mind to buy it!!

[@michaelrichter8973]

They do have an unusaul striker design but very good i think!good video as allways thank you!

[@artsmith103]

A little off topic, I have a Savage Mdl 16 0.223 accutrigger accustock. Incredible rifle! If you're shopping Savage, at least have a look at the Mdl 16. I like it much more than my older Ruger M77 MKII.

[@samnooshin6161]

I watch him when I need to fall sleep. Thank you.

[@paulhaines4818]

Thank you for the very interesting review on the 110 👍

[@barrychouinard4019]

My first 2 guns when I was a teen were Savage. First a 99, then a 110. I got my first deer with the 110 on the first day I owned it back in the 70's. I hunted with that same gun last year. Savages were never referred to as a pretty rifle, but that statement would always be followed by "they sure shoot good". I've always wondered, if they shoot good, what else is there? In the years since, I've purchased every brand of modern rifle of reasonable means. After owning and using them all - I have more savage bolt actions than any other brand. The still shoot good, and still, what else is there?

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

I agree with you 100%

[@ALT_RIGHT]

Value, collector value

[@leonidandreev1171]

I agree with what you're saying, for sure. But have you seen the new Savage 110 Classic? - It sure looks GOOD too!

[@davejensen8882]

I think the one in the video looks beautiful. I never understood why people say they are ugly. The very cheap ones with the plastic stocks aren't much to look at but neither are the competitors in that price range.

[@michelburgess4246]

I see and read about extraction issues with these. I have my eye on the new 110 Classic but the extraction complaints scare me a little. Have you had extraction issues?

[@robertboyd3863]

I never had any problems with the old 110's the Axis is well known for their problems, I replaced the detent ball per a youtube video, and fixed it

[@geradebowden3293]

I have s short action in .243 . Very accurate combo.

[@majoroz4876]

Bought mine in 1963.......left hand 270. Tasco 4X scope. Taken everything from prairie dogs to elk......mostly antelope -- well over a hundred. All (but one -- my fault) dropped with one shot. They didn't invent those locking lugs, but they definitely perfected them. Still in VG condition.......but I'm not. Shoulder is not up to the recoil. I'm a 243 guy now. The 110L is for sale, if anyone is interested.

[@anthonycole6416]

My old savage 110 cl in 270 shoot amazingly even 50 years later

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Those Savage rifles. Almost without exception: amazingly accurate.

[@drrocketman7794]

My dad left me a 110 in .30-06, it's a youth sized rifle because he was short. I'm waiting for the full-size stock, and when I get the original stock I'll set it up with a .243 for my son.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Awesome rifle. I like the youth size rifles - just fantastic! The full size stock is nice too - but I like those smaller dimensions as well.

[@drrocketman7794]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns The only problem with the youth rifle was that the short stock and 18½" barrel meant the rifle weighed around 6 lbs loaded and it would kick you silly. Also, my being 5'9" means that I got scoped...a lot.

[@CheJoffre]

Great video. Thank you so much.

[@randyschaff8939]

My Savage Axis Xp is amazingly accurate and the trigger is surprisingly good for a price point rifle. Also this Weaver 3 to 9 is working great for me all the last summer and winter no problems. Now one problem the extractor fell off! This is the cheapest rifle that Savage makes. It is in .223 Rem. on a full size action. Am l the only one to experience this problem?🇨🇦🤠

[@mikethomas4628]

I got an older wood stock 111 in 7mm rem mag and vortex scope,and I think someone added a axis 2 trigger in it which is pretty good but the rifle itself is a older rifle love the older stuff not so much the newer stuff

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

I'm the same Mike - your 111 is ideal!

[@chrisglover7080]

Man as a savage nut my self seeing that old 110 is beautiful now im on quest yo find one that beautiful the new 110's are that good lookin

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Chris - I know what you mean - they are around - but less and less common in the early stock. Best of luck.

[@chrisglover7080]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns man my texting is horrible i ment to say is the new one are not that nice

[@nightwave3782]

The Savage model 110 makes a nice value priced alternative for those that don't fell like spending the money on a Winchester Model 70, Ruger M77 , or Remington 700. I also dub it the original budget gun I remember years ago you could get a new one for $300-$400 on it with scope included plus if you have the tools very easy to change barrels too.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

I agree. I applaud Savage for going above and beyond to offer an extremely affordable rifle. I actually have no idea how they can build what they do and still make a profit. Great points Waterwave.

[@chrischiampo7647]

Nice 👍🏼 Love Savages I’ve Owned 5 Different Savages One Of My Favorites Was a .410 Shotgun with a .22LR Barrel On Top I Used it For Rabbit Hunting 😎😀 Thank You For Another Interesting And Educational Video My Friend 👍🏼

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks Chris - I'll review one of those - a classic!

[@Hill_Billy_Without_A_Hill]

Model 24s were over and under 22/shotguns

[@zh3401]

Very interesting presentation sir, many thanks.

[@kennethbailey2616]

I love the .308, my first one was an M14.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

One of my all-time favorite rifles!

[@dalanwanbdiska6542]

I bought a neww savage 11 7mm08. Its a good gun.

[@Guabasa74]

What's the difference from a Savage 110 to a Stevens model 110e series k 30-06?

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hello - I phoned a Savage/Stevens collector and he told me "not much" - branding and a few stock, sights and materials details and differences but basically : just about the same.

[@Guabasa74]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Thank you so much for responding and for the info 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@KennethAllison-s3o]

My dad had a savage 110 in 308 with williams fold down rear sights , can anyone have more information on this particular one, thank you

[@Guabasa74]

Hello, why is it hard to find a Savage 110e in 308 win I see more 110e in 270 or 30 - 06 then 308 win for sell what's the reason? Thanks, Mario 👍🏼

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

HI Mario - .308s can be hard to find in the Savage and in the Rem. 700 pre-2000 models and others. I asked a couple of reps and dealers and they said it was because most people buying bolt rifles up until the last few years wanted the longer cartridge calibers: .270, 30-06, 7MM Rem. Mag and so on - to go with the "rifel" length barrels as there were no or few carbines. .308s were purchased in the 742s, 788s, 760s, 600s, 660s and the like. I guess they must know.

[@Guabasa74]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Thank you again for so much information and answering my question.

[@AvocaSingleTrack]

Have one in 22-250, believe a 1980's. Nice rifle, accurate.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Those were great years for Savage. Actually they still are great.

[@michaellankton2771]

I was going to have an ER Shaw made for me in 280 Ackley. It's a Savage action. Then I saw a 70s era Mauser. I gather these were made by Heym and labeled Mauser. It's a 270 made in 1974 and it looks fantastic. You've had your hands on everything, all things being equal including price, which of these would interest you more? Thank you.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Miachael - The Mauser 2000 made by Heym is excellent - I have only the best to say about them. The Savage is obviously excellent and proven - but many parts. I'll take the Heym : )

[@michaellankton2771]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns thanks!

[@massimodelia2415]

I have a similar 110 that is a 308 Winchester with a five digit serial number (121**). Do you happen to know what year it was manufactured? it was given to me by my father in law? It also has an oval stamp with "11J" stamped on the barrel.

[@DoubleJ1203]

1958.

[@kennethbailey2616]

I love your videos!

[@jasonbrown5014]

My dad has a 110 7mm that he bought used from a pawn shop around 1999 or 2000. This light weight gun kicks like a mule and no one wants to shoot it so I was thinking about putting a heavy barrel on it in order to compensate for the recoil. Are all 100s interchangeable or do I need to buy a custom barrel for a specific generation of 110 rifle? Same question for a new chassis

[@harveyterry6418]

Love my 110 in 7mag

[@woodworkerroyer8497]

This was my first rifle! I really appreciate the video. It helped me get an idea of the interesting history that brought my gun into being. I have one question though. I really want to learn more about the history and workings of the firearm; is there another video you made on the cleaning and disassembly, or more detailed history you could point me in the direction of? If not, is there a source that I should go look into? Thanks

[@snowballcorners]

The safety and yes I don't trust them myself. The safety can be operated without overextending your thumb. On full safety the bolt is locked at the halfway point the trigger locks but the action can be opened handy if your using a blind box magazine.Nicholas Brewer made only one mistake the extractor which he corrected by copying the Remington 700.The barrel nut came from the Browing machine gun and was used in the 1940s on the Stevens 325.

[@jeffwallace5402]

I made comments on this page before just wanna add that I would like to know what savage uses for a chemical coating on there firearms my remingtons are prone to rust spots that said have hunted in moist and winter weather with my savage rifles no rust problems

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Jeff - They used and probably still use an aggressive blue and polish - which as you know is controlled rusting - so new rust has a difficult time getting "purchase" on the metal. Other blues are not so deep.

[@yeahbee8237]

first company that did a true left hand rifle in serial production to! I my first big game rifle , a 90s m10 ( 10 was short action IIRC and 110 long action. shot great but bolt handle unscrewed itself

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

I heard of that bolt handle item from others - some seem to use thread locker. My Savage bolt shotgun did the same thing.

[@chrischiampo7647]

USOG Loctite Blue 😎

[@rross6184]

What is the scope mount rail in the Savage 110F. The picatinny scope mount i placed is too small for the rail on the savage 110 Serial Number F###### . The rail is wider than a picatinny

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi - I don't have that rifle anymore but I think it was a Weaver tip-off mount. Sorry I don't have the details.

[@rross6184]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Thank you

[@DMX-PAT]

What is it about the older rifles that the steel just feels so much heavier and more solid? You mention they used forged steel, is that different than cold rolled steel used today?

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

I've asked people who know a lot more about steel than I do and they told me that the manufacturing methods are very different now; and the steel itself is formed into shapes using polymers and powder methods - which I'm not doing a good job describing here. The result is super precision parts that look and feel quite different. The new methods often require parts to be shaped differently and to feel different. Still, there are gunmakers that take steel and use CNC or other methods to make guns that are as good as anything we've seen - but they're not inexpensive. I like the original methods. : )

[@davecody5997]

It's also the cil 950 in canada!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks Dave

[@JohnnyRebKy]

I need a front iron sight for my 110. Knocked it off somehow many years ago. Anyone know where I can find one ? Link ? It’s a 1990s model and had iron sights new. Mine has a different stock than that one. The 1990s era 110 is a heavy son of a gun

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Johnny - This company gets in just about everything! If they don't have something in stock now - they'll get it in time. If you like, you can use a different front sight of the same height.

[@JohnnyRebKy]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns what company ??

[@LEFTY1506SHILOH]

One thing that drives me crazy, and maybe it's me: are lefties in general; is the monte carlo stock. My Daisy air rifle has that: and it irritates me, however I love how I can work the bolt with my off hand while keeping my trigger finger where it should be; ha!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

I know what you mean. I'm right handed yet often buy left handed rifles. People ask me why. It's something like that mountain climbing thing. Anyway, doing so makes one think differently. Something like working in a mirror view of things - for me anyway.

[@stefang5796]

Would the action from a 1990's 110 fit in the stock of an older 110, from the 1950's or 60's?

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Pretty sure that would fit.

[@Mark-qq7io]

Can you please tell me a a good used price for a Savage 110 and the shape years are in they're asking for 480.00

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

That's a good price!

[@freddiemoench2551]

Sir I looked at your serial#. In the 60ks. I have one way earlier and wonder if anyone can help with mine. I have a serial # 18231. Left handed, .308 cal. The stock is normal and NOT the Monte Carlo. In 59 the stocks were dedicated to the "MC" and lefty's. 60 they moved from Chicopee. So I'm thinking I have a 1958 stock, 59 metal. Help anyone.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hello Freddy - My Savage collector friend said you are correct and my book says the same things " Savage Model 110 Sporter Bolt Action Rifle, Salibers .243, .270, .308, 30-06, 4 shot box magazine, 22 inch barrel, 6 3/4 pounds etc... 1958 has standard sporter stock, checkered. 1958-1963 Left-hand Model 110BL" The pic shows a MC stock on the Left-handed BL - so you have a rare rifle - which you know. The early model is much sought after in left or right hand configuration. A standard sporter stock model left-hand...very scarce. Hope this helps.

[@trevorlemon9006]

just traded a 110 in 7mm rem mag with an accu trigger for a remington 700 in 30x6 & an Ithica 16 guage. Now im almost regretting it.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Trevor - That's a great trade - many people would head out an howl at the moon over that trade; the 700 is fantastic and changes hands for more than the 110 most of the time; so you got a free Ithaca! Bravo!

[@u.p.woodtick3296]

I have a Savage 110 made in1996 it is my most accurate rifle. The trigger can be adjusted lighter very easily, the acutrigger (lawyer trigger) crap, hate it

[@raleighthomas3079]

U.P. Woodtick the AccuTrigger was developed as A RELIEF to ‘Lawyer-Triggers’.... which is a factory trigger that is stupidly heavy, in order to avoid ‘accident’ lawsuits! It was/is a brilliant idea... you can have a trigger set very light, with zero chance of the sear slipping, and the gun firing, due to a hard impact or jarring. The engineers at Savage actually went into the warehouse at Savage, and threw and dropped cocked rifles with the safeties off onto the concrete floor below, impacting at every angle, sideways, butt down, barrel down. NONE of them ‘fired’!! It has been copied by almost every other gun company in the US.

[@cbdron6782]

I have an older Savage Model 110 in 7mm rem mag. How can I figure out what year it’s from? I’ve done everything but write Savage.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hello - Hope this helps : www.savageshooters.com/content.php?263-Savage-110-Firearm-Dating

[@cbdron6782]

@ thank you

[@scottthorson1]

What serial number is the gun you have here?

[@peanut3050]

My only gripe is some have a plastic trigger guard- with that said they are very accurate good rifles.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Yes - maybe they can all agree to stop making plastic trigger guards. I long ago lost count of all the broken-with-pieces-missing trigger guards I've seen. This is a crucial part that needs to protect the trigger - no break in a fall and fire the gun. Next would be tissue paper seat belts.

[@billbright1755]

My second year of hunting 1971 I missed a trophy buck mule deer in very heavy snow. Dead quiet and calm at less than 100 yards. But it was in extremely steep terrain cliff type. He was below me and I wasn’t to familiar with the borrowed Savage bolt action 340 in 30/30 Winchester. Iron sights. Shot several times before he wandered off in chest deep powder snow. I didn’t know then to hold a bit low at that steep angle. I’ll bet the bullets cleared his back by millimeters but in those conditions no way to tell for adjustment. Would have been a dream hunt but not to be.

[@ianadams1132]

Yip, hold a bit lower

[@johtapia1]

Just bought a 110fp!!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Bravo!!!

[@juliansemenuk2727]

Can you please help me try to find the date on my savage 110 I can't find anything to help me date it with the serial number.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hello Julian - I can try - please send the serial number and use xx for the last 2 numbers - so as not to compromise your rifle. [e-mail]

[@raleighthomas3079]

I have the same question, about the one I referred to in another post reply above! The stock style and rear sight barrel boss is exactly like tho one on your video! SN is 583xx. Thank you!

[@juliansemenuk2727]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns I can't find you in gmail.com what should I search?

[@gamerguy247365]

I have a polymer .243 110 that I'm trying to find a nice wooden stock for

[@gamerguy247365]

Best rifle I've ever used

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

They're loved by tens of thousands - excellent, accurate rifle.

[@theticketkiller]

I was literally about to ask a video for Savages... hm.

[@bds123087]

Do all savage 110s come with iron sites?

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Sadly, no.

[@ilikesundays4312]

Bit of a prejudice against Savage rifles in Australia. Not sure why. I have a few and am really very happy with them. My cheap as chips Mk2f shoots well and runs flawlessly. My 10 in 243 is as accurate as any of my lithgows and they are a very nice gun. If it wasn't for Lithgow producing rifles in AU I'd probably just continued to buy Savage.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hello Mate - I have to find some Lithgow rifles - they look top drawer. As for Savage - they sell like Mustangs over here. Fine rifles and super accurate as reported by many; they have a few parts but that seems to be irrelevant as the Savage has been around so long - they are proven performers at a very reasonable price. All the best to you in Australia. I've been several times - fantastic country and people! Cheers

[@219garry]

Do you have a Mauser M18? It's their new budget rifle. Just wondering if you have an opinion on it.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi GP - I had a good look at one at the range and fired 3 shots. Excellent rifle. Along with the Sauer 100 - probably the best of the budget bolt actions. Remarkable that the rifle can be manufactured and sold at the current price.

[@219garry]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Thank you