Savage 110 rifles accurate?

budget&surplus · 08-03-2009, 11:00 PM

I've been looking at a Savage 110 and it needs a 'lil work done to it and would like to know of other experiences with this rifle.

Joe Brainard · 08-03-2009, 11:44 PM

They certainly have a reputation for it. The American Rifleman had an article on the 110 sometime this last year. I give away my magazines to relatives after I've finished reading them so I can't look it up, but they had plenty of praise for it. One of the things that Savage did to make the 110 what it is, is to use a barrel nut so that the barrel can be threaded in the the exact headspace that they want and then lock it down with the nut for tighter chamber tolerances. From what I understand that is what sets it apart from other rifles in it's price range. That, and if it's new enough to have the accu-trigger.

Two of my brother in laws have 114's and I have a 110. We love 'em. The 114 is a nicer model of the 110.

troy2000 · 08-04-2009, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe Brainard

They certainly have a reputation for it. The American Rifleman had an article on the 110 sometime this last year. I give away my magazines to relatives after I've finished reading them so I can't look it up, but they had plenty of praise for it. One of the things that Savage did to make the 110 what it is, is to use a barrel nut so that the barrel can be threaded in the the exact headspace that they want and then lock it down with the nut for tighter chamber tolerances. From what I understand that is what sets it apart from other rifles in it's price range. That, and if it's new enough to have the accu-trigger.

Two of my brother in laws have 114's and I have a 110. We love 'em. The 114 is a nicer model of the 110.

I have a .223 Savage 340 Series E, which is the older cousin of the 110 and also has the barrel nut. Talk about making life easy....I bought a new barrel from Numrich for $55.10 plus shipping. Popped the old barrel off, with a Mickey Mouse arrangement: a hose clamp wrapped around short pieces of steel rod laid into the grooves of the barrel nut, and a three-foot pipe wrench (there are advantages to having access to the tools at a utility company).

I screwed the new barrel down on a fired piece of brass, until I felt a little resistance when I closed the bolt on it. Then I tightened the barrel nut with the same Mickey Mouse arrangement, using a 12" pipe wrench that I gave a smart tap with a brass hammer. I've only fired one round so far, and the brass stuck in the chamber a little bit. But it was an old round, that I found kicking around in my nephew's cleaning kit/toolbox.

If it happens with a brand new round, I'll back the barrel off a hair.

The new barrel isn't machined for sights; I'm looking for a decent scope in the range of 4x16x40. When I get it, I'll post a range report. I'm in the market, if anyone has one cheap....

frank m · 08-04-2009, 03:36 AM

I have a stevens 200. in 223rem it's the same thing as the old 110.
and it shoots good 1.5 out the box new befor I found the right load for it.
60gr horandy sp shoots 5/8 all day at 100 yards. I know alot of guy's that have 110 and thay all shoot good.

deadzero · 08-04-2009, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by troy2000

I have a .223 Savage 340 Series E, which is the older cousin of the 110 and also has the barrel nut. Talk about making life easy....I bought a new barrel from Numrich for $55.10 plus shipping. Popped the old barrel off, with a Mickey Mouse arrangement: a hose clamp wrapped around short pieces of steel rod laid into the grooves of the barrel nut, and a three-foot pipe wrench (there are advantages to having access to the tools at a utility company).

I screwed the new barrel down on a fired piece of brass, until I felt a little resistance when I closed the bolt on it. Then I tightened the barrel nut with the same Mickey Mouse arrangement, using a 12" pipe wrench that I gave a smart tap with a brass hammer. I've only fired one round so far, and the brass stuck in the chamber a little bit. But it was an old round, that I found kicking around in my nephew's cleaning kit/toolbox.

If it happens with a brand new round, I'll back the barrel off a hair.

The new barrel isn't machined for sights; I'm looking for a decent scope in the range of 4x16x40. When I get it, I'll post a range report. I'm in the market, if anyone has one cheap....

if you know someone who has a set of "go/ no-go" gages (basically 3 dummy cartrages with minimum, average, and max headspacing) it would get you more precise on setting the headspace. I don't think the cost on a set is too terrible, it's just you don't use em that often. just a suggestion.

deadzero · 08-04-2009, 06:40 AM

I've only heard good things on the accuracy of Savage rifles. it had a big influence on me choosing the model 10 FCPXP over the Remington VTR in 308. that Savage rifle is the most accurate gun I've ever owned right out of the box with factory ammo. (cant wait to work up some handloads)

troy2000 · 08-04-2009, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by deadzero

if you know someone who has a set of "go/ no-go" gages (basically 3 dummy cartrages with minimum, average, and max headspacing) it would get you more precise on setting the headspace. I don't think the cost on a set is too terrible, it's just you don't use em that often. just a suggestion.

You're right; gauges are good to have, and aren't that expensive. And they're on my list to buy, because I'm going to be messing with the old barrel and swapping out again to see the results.

But the gauges would have cost me more than the rifle did, and I'm still needing to buy a scope.

Yeah. The gun was that cheap. Long story....

budget&surplus · 08-06-2009, 11:47 AM

Thanks a bundle for the info guys that helps me out a lot. The savage that I have on layaway is in .300 Remington Ultra Mag and it just needs a lil cleanup and a set of mounts (somebody took 'em off) but for 250$ wasn't bad at all.

budget&surplus · 08-06-2009, 11:52 AM

Thanks a bundle for the info guys. the savage I have on layaway is in .300 remington ultra mag and just needs a little cleanup and rails somebody took 'em off.

but for 250$ that is a pretty good buy IMHO. so I got it (on layaway) anyone have a good load for .300 remington ultra mag that is really accurate and has good velocity?

SgtD · 08-10-2009, 10:08 PM

The only bolt rifles I own/buy are Savage. You can pay more, but IMO you can't get a better rifle. Prettier maybe, but not better. I have one in .308 and 30-06. The latter I bought for $275 from a pawn shop with scope, sling and all.

Both are pre accutrigger and completely out-of-the-box stock and both shoot sub moa 5 shot groups with 165gr hunting bullets. They both like the 165s the best. Usually 3 out of five holes are touching each other at 100yds. They'll shoot 3 shot groups that you can cover with a quarter with factory ammo.

Also, I shoot left handed and shoot double guns and mossbergs a lot, so I like having the safety in the right spot. I also appreciate the fact that they have straight stocks, so I don't have to lug around a Monte-Carlo cheek piece on the wrong side of my rifle. I never have owned a true left handed rifle and I'm so used to using right handed ones that switching at this point in life would seem weird to me I think.

As you can tell, I'm a bit of a fan. I'm fixin to order me a new Stevens 200 in 7mm-08 to top off my meat gun collection.

jford56 · 08-21-2009, 10:44 AM

I just got a 110 in .270Win for my son b-day. I know several people that have them. All are very good shooters. The guy that designed the originals was one of the best barrel makers. Barrels and action is tried and true. They just cut corners on parts that didn't affect safety and accuracy. Great guns for the price. The new Savage models are really nice.

chesterwin · 08-21-2009, 11:13 AM

My Savage 112FV .223 prints dime size groups at 100 yards using ss109. Not quite as tight with 55 grain and I haven't had the chance to try heavier bullets than the 62 grains. This is using a Harris bipod from a bench. Barrel is floated, not bedded as is the action. Would be interesting to see how some heavier bullets perform but I don't have any right now and there are other priorities.

waterdog · 08-21-2009, 03:15 PM

My older brother had one in .270 [ MY DAD BOUGHT FOR HIM] it was an tack driver. they are accurate 110 plain jane, great rifle.

waterdog · 08-21-2009, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SgtD

The only bolt rifles I own/buy are Savage. You can pay more, but IMO you can't get a better rifle. Prettier maybe, but not better. I have one in .308 and 30-06. The latter I bought for $275 from a pawn shop with scope, sling and all.

Both are pre accutrigger and completely out-of-the-box stock and both shoot sub moa 5 shot groups with 165gr hunting bullets. They both like the 165s the best. Usually 3 out of five holes are touching each other at 100yds. They'll shoot 3 shot groups that you can cover with a quarter with factory ammo.

Also, I shoot left handed and shoot double guns and mossbergs a lot, so I like having the safety in the right spot. I also appreciate the fact that they have straight stocks, so I don't have to lug around a Monte-Carlo cheek piece on the wrong side of my rifle. I never have owned a true left handed rifle and I'm so used to using right handed ones that switching at this point in life would seem weird to me I think.

As you can tell, I'm a bit of a fan. I'm fixin to order me a new Stevens 200 in 7mm-08 to top off my meat gun collection.

my dad was lefthanded , I never saw him shoot a left handed rifle, much like yourself, he didn't complain much about it. and was a fair shot.

gandog56 · 09-18-2009, 02:20 PM

Well I'll put it this way. After a year of not shooting mine I was getting her ready for deer season. Took one shot at 100 yards, and the sucker was DEAD center in the bull. I just put her aside after that shot and didn't even clean it before the hunting trip. Did not want to change her mojo!

nathangdad · 09-18-2009, 02:24 PM

for quality and accuracy over the past decade or so. You will not be disappointed.

big boomer · 09-18-2009, 03:07 PM

Wish I had one with a bad barrel I got a 22-250 barrel (Douglas premium) with no home.

Dakoma · 09-19-2009, 02:19 AM

Just bought a 110 Savage on the 17th it was in the Tennessee Trader 30/06 $300.00 it was 8 miles away my Birthday was on the 15th so I went for it,soft case,scope,camo sling,black synthetic stock and looked like it maybe had 2 boxes of cartridges shot through it.Paid the man and out the door,haven't shot it yet but plan to load some Nosler 165gr.boat tail balistic tips,the Deer that eat all my Red Delicious apples off my tree is going in my freezer.

srt 10 jimbo · 09-28-2009, 12:13 PM

Got an older Savage 110 in .270 cal. Oldie But Goodie.

OKIE2 · 10-18-2009, 12:00 AM

I bought a 110 in 7 Mag for $235.00 at gun show put a scope on it and with 140 ballistic tips and 68 grains of reloader 22 it shot 3 shot group at 100 yards .187 group. sinse then i have bought 6 more Savages.
12 =220 SWIFT
110=243 WIN

110=7 MAG

110=6.5 REM MAG

110=270WSM

12 300WSM

12=308 WIN

CAN'T BEAT THEM FOR ANY PRICE.

08-03-2009, 11:00 PM	#1
budget&surplus Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: West virginia Posts: 19	Savage 110 rifles accurate? I've been looking at a Savage 110 and it needs a 'lil work done to it and would like to know of other experiences with this rifle.

08-03-2009, 11:44 PM	#2
Joe Brainard Born Again Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rhinelander, Wisc. Posts: 735	They certainly have a reputation for it. The American Rifleman had an article on the 110 sometime this last year. I give away my magazines to relatives after I've finished reading them so I can't look it up, but they had plenty of praise for it. One of the things that Savage did to make the 110 what it is, is to use a barrel nut so that the barrel can be threaded in the the exact headspace that they want and then lock it down with the nut for tighter chamber tolerances. From what I understand that is what sets it apart from other rifles in it's price range. That, and if it's new enough to have the accu-trigger. Two of my brother in laws have 114's and I have a 110. We love 'em. The 114 is a nicer model of the 110. __________________ You shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.--Gospel of John 8:32 NRA Member

08-04-2009, 03:36 AM	#4
frank m Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northern CALIF Posts: 83	I have a stevens 200. in 223rem it's the same thing as the old 110. and it shoots good 1.5 out the box new befor I found the right load for it. 60gr horandy sp shoots 5/8 all day at 100 yards. I know alot of guy's that have 110 and thay all shoot good. Last edited by frank m; 08-04-2009 at 03:39 AM.

08-04-2009, 06:40 AM	#6
deadzero Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: deep in the swamps SC Posts: 1,404	I've only heard good things on the accuracy of Savage rifles. it had a big influence on me choosing the model 10 FCPXP over the Remington VTR in 308. that Savage rifle is the most accurate gun I've ever owned right out of the box with factory ammo. (cant wait to work up some handloads) __________________ If I need more than 1 shot, I need more practice.

08-06-2009, 11:47 AM	#8
budget&surplus Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: West virginia Posts: 19	Savage 110 (.300 Remington Ultra Mag) Thanks a bundle for the info guys that helps me out a lot. The savage that I have on layaway is in .300 Remington Ultra Mag and it just needs a lil cleanup and a set of mounts (somebody took 'em off) but for 250$ wasn't bad at all.

08-06-2009, 11:52 AM	#9
budget&surplus Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: West virginia Posts: 19	Savage 110 (.300 Remington Ultra Mag) Thanks a bundle for the info guys. the savage I have on layaway is in .300 remington ultra mag and just needs a little cleanup and rails somebody took 'em off.but for 250$ that is a pretty good buy IMHO. so I got it (on layaway) anyone have a good load for .300 remington ultra mag that is really accurate and has good velocity?

08-10-2009, 10:08 PM	#10
SgtD Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 56	The only bolt rifles I own/buy are Savage. You can pay more, but IMO you can't get a better rifle. Prettier maybe, but not better. I have one in .308 and 30-06. The latter I bought for $275 from a pawn shop with scope, sling and all. Both are pre accutrigger and completely out-of-the-box stock and both shoot sub moa 5 shot groups with 165gr hunting bullets. They both like the 165s the best. Usually 3 out of five holes are touching each other at 100yds. They'll shoot 3 shot groups that you can cover with a quarter with factory ammo. Also, I shoot left handed and shoot double guns and mossbergs a lot, so I like having the safety in the right spot. I also appreciate the fact that they have straight stocks, so I don't have to lug around a Monte-Carlo cheek piece on the wrong side of my rifle. I never have owned a true left handed rifle and I'm so used to using right handed ones that switching at this point in life would seem weird to me I think. As you can tell, I'm a bit of a fan. I'm fixin to order me a new Stevens 200 in 7mm-08 to top off my meat gun collection. Last edited by SgtD; 08-10-2009 at 10:20 PM.

08-21-2009, 10:44 AM	#11
jford56 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lugoff ,SC Posts: 35	I just got a 110 in .270Win for my son b-day. I know several people that have them. All are very good shooters. The guy that designed the originals was one of the best barrel makers. Barrels and action is tried and true. They just cut corners on parts that didn't affect safety and accuracy. Great guns for the price. The new Savage models are really nice.

08-21-2009, 11:13 AM	#12
chesterwin Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Outer Banks Posts: 1,075	Sa My Savage 112FV .223 prints dime size groups at 100 yards using ss109. Not quite as tight with 55 grain and I haven't had the chance to try heavier bullets than the 62 grains. This is using a Harris bipod from a bench. Barrel is floated, not bedded as is the action. Would be interesting to see how some heavier bullets perform but I don't have any right now and there are other priorities.

08-21-2009, 03:15 PM	#13
waterdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 758	My older brother had one in .270 [ MY DAD BOUGHT FOR HIM] it was an tack driver. they are accurate 110 plain jane, great rifle.

09-18-2009, 02:20 PM	#15
gandog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montgomery, IL. Posts: 13,935	Well I'll put it this way. After a year of not shooting mine I was getting her ready for deer season. Took one shot at 100 yards, and the sucker was DEAD center in the bull. I just put her aside after that shot and didn't even clean it before the hunting trip. Did not want to change her mojo! __________________ People think I'm paranoid because I own guns. If I own guns, what do I have to be paranoid about?

09-18-2009, 02:24 PM	#16
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 6,057	Savage products have really gained a reputation for quality and accuracy over the past decade or so. You will not be disappointed.

09-18-2009, 03:07 PM	#17
big boomer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minn. Posts: 2,621	Wish I had one with a bad barrel I got a 22-250 barrel (Douglas premium) with no home.

09-19-2009, 02:19 AM	#18
Dakoma Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southeast Tennessee Posts: 1,255	Just bought a 110 Savage on the 17th it was in the Tennessee Trader 30/06 $300.00 it was 8 miles away my Birthday was on the 15th so I went for it,soft case,scope,camo sling,black synthetic stock and looked like it maybe had 2 boxes of cartridges shot through it.Paid the man and out the door,haven't shot it yet but plan to load some Nosler 165gr.boat tail balistic tips,the Deer that eat all my Red Delicious apples off my tree is going in my freezer.

09-28-2009, 12:13 PM	#19
srt 10 jimbo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 572	Got an older Savage 110 in .270 cal. Oldie But Goodie. __________________

10-18-2009, 12:00 AM	#20
OKIE2 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 23	I bought a 110 in 7 Mag for $235.00 at gun show put a scope on it and with 140 ballistic tips and 68 grains of reloader 22 it shot 3 shot group at 100 yards .187 group. sinse then i have bought 6 more Savages. 12 =220 SWIFT 110=243 WIN 110=7 MAG 110=6.5 REM MAG 110=270WSM 12 300WSM 12=308 WIN CAN'T BEAT THEM FOR ANY PRICE. Last edited by OKIE2; 10-18-2009 at 12:20 AM.