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Opinions on the Savage 110 ultralite?
#3754602
09/28/22 01:20 AM
09/28/22 01:20 AM
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Posts: 2,224 Cullman/Winston county line
Firefighter Bill
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Looking at finally going out west on an elk hunt next year and I don't think I want to carry my 10.5 pound Sako 75 in the mountains. Looking at lighter rifles and found the Savage in 6.5 PRC used at a gun store. Reviews seem pretty good and its way lighter. Of course trimming 4 pounds off the gun aint as important as trimming 40 off my gut and ass.
Lead, follow or get the HELL outa the way!
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Re: Opinions on the Savage 110 ultralite?
[Re: Firefighter Bill]
#3754604
09/28/22 03:38 AM
09/28/22 03:38 AM
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Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 9,149 USA
marshmud991
14 point
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14 point
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Posts: 9,149
USA
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It’s a Savage!! That’s all you need to know. Find the ammo it likes and it’s gonna shoot.
It's hard to kiss the lips at night that chews your a$$ all day long.
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Re: Opinions on the Savage 110 ultralite?
[Re: marshmud991]
#3754633
09/28/22 05:59 AM
09/28/22 05:59 AM
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Joined: Jul 2019
Posts: 567 Clayton,Al
Chickenrig
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It’s a Savage!! That’s all you need to know. Find the ammo it likes and it’s gonna shoot. I bought one last year in 308. I like the gun it shoots great ,feels good in hand ,but i have never owned a bolt gun with a fluted bolt .You can feel the spines of the bolt as you run it . It might be normal to feel it ,i dont know . Maybe it takes getting used to it . That is the only complaint i have . I would buy it again
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Re: Opinions on the Savage 110 ultralite?
[Re: Firefighter Bill]
#3754706
09/28/22 08:40 AM
09/28/22 08:40 AM
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Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 7,627 Boaz,AL
CarbonClimber1
14 point
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14 point
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I have a 6.5 cregenwurffer..shoots good
"I dont quit.. And ill fight alone if i have to"
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Re: Opinions on the Savage 110 ultralite?
[Re: Firefighter Bill]
#3754770
09/28/22 10:26 AM
09/28/22 10:26 AM
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Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 2,464 Mississippi
riflenut
10 point
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10 point
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It's a Savage with a premium barrel, should shoot great. I'd personally want more than a 6.5 PRC for elk.
"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not." Thomas Jefferson
"I ask, who are the militia? They consist of now of the whole people, except a few public officers." George Mason
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Re: Opinions on the Savage 110 ultralite?
[Re: marshmud991]
#3754883
09/28/22 01:22 PM
09/28/22 01:22 PM
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Posts: 3,265 Lawrence Co. AL
jdhunter2011
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It’s a Savage!! That’s all you need to know. Find the ammo it likes and it’s gonna shoot. Id bet it will shoot Winchester powerpoint in Deer XP. I have Savage in 3 calibers and they all love Powerpoint ammo
Its not the will to win but the will to prepare to win!
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Re: Opinions on the Savage 110 ultralite?
[Re: jawbone]
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09/28/22 01:41 PM
09/28/22 01:41 PM
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Posts: 15,651 Ourtown, AL
BCLC
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A Savage is a fine shooting gun. Much better than the cost would suggest. Somebody is posting about the Savage of yesteryear …the 110 UltraLite is $1400. It damn well better shoot straight.
We’re not dead. We just smell that way. Dayum. - AC870
Yessir! I’m always gonna shoot what makes me happy and I want everyone else to do the same! If you shoot one be proud of it and don’t worry what anyone else thinks. - SJ22
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Re: Opinions on the Savage 110 ultralite?
[Re: Firefighter Bill]
#3754932
09/28/22 02:43 PM
09/28/22 02:43 PM
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Posts: 9,235 B'ham
Goatkiller
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They shoot better than a Tikka - without the premium barrel.....
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Re: Opinions on the Savage 110 ultralite?
[Re: Goatkiller]
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09/28/22 05:01 PM
09/28/22 05:01 PM
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BPI
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A Savage is a fine shooting gun. Much better than the cost would suggest. Somebody is posting about the Savage of yesteryear …the 110 UltraLite is $1400. It damn well better shoot straight. Yeah... Proof research carbon wrapped barrel. Nothing cheap about those units. I heard tell they shot well but I haven't had any first hand experience.
They shoot better than a Tikka - without the premium barrel.....
Better ? ehhh... But can't argue the old 110's shot really well. The most accurate rifle I've ever owned was a Savage 110 "Wild Thing" in 22-250 with a Choate stock from the factory. It was 800 bucks in 1998 but it would put 5 shots in one hole with about every factory load I ran through it. Never seen anything like it since.
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Re: Opinions on the Savage 110 ultralite?
[Re: Firefighter Bill]
#3755199
09/28/22 10:06 PM
09/28/22 10:06 PM
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Posts: 2,224 Cullman/Winston county line
Firefighter Bill
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I agree with yall on the caliber being at the bottom range for elk. The one I was looking at is used and much cheaper than a new one. I do think I will get a 30-06 though. Thats what I have shot for several years and its plenty for elk with the right ammo. I do see the point of something bigger for shots that are less than optimal but whatever I buy will be used here for deer and Im too old and tender for the recoil of the magnums haha. A 300 that light would have to be a punisher. A 338 would rattle teeth for sure. I regret selling a 338 Winchester Super grade a few years back though. Taking an elk with that gun would have made it even better.
Thanks for the input guys.
Lead, follow or get the HELL outa the way!
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Re: Opinions on the Savage 110 ultralite?
[Re: Firefighter Bill]
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09/29/22 06:13 AM
09/29/22 06:13 AM
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Posts: 4,048 Sylacauga
doecommander
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I have an ultralight. I love it.
doecommander out...........................
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Re: Opinions on the Savage 110 ultralite?
[Re: Firefighter Bill]
#3755606
09/29/22 04:53 PM
09/29/22 04:53 PM
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Posts: 2,464 Mississippi
riflenut
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I have a 6.5PRC and I’d be concerned on elk. Sure, given a perfect broadside shot it’s plenty enough. What about a hard quartering away? Feel confident the bullet will make it to the vitals? If I was going on a once in a lifetime western hunt, I sure as hell would bring enough rifle.
"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not." Thomas Jefferson
"I ask, who are the militia? They consist of now of the whole people, except a few public officers." George Mason
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Re: Opinions on the Savage 110 ultralite?
[Re: Firefighter Bill]
#3755720
09/29/22 08:14 PM
09/29/22 08:14 PM
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Posts: 6,363 On the X
TickaTicka
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Buddy has a 110 high country (not the ultralite) in 300wm. Have shot it. Nice rifle.
Having shot a hand-full of elk over the years and seen others shoot a bunch more, I think 6.5 prc will be sufficient for elk. You may have to pass on a particularly bad shot. But if I'm passing on a bad shot angle, I don't care how heavy for caliber bullet I have, its probably best to not pull the trigger.
Id be cautious with frangible bullets and shoulder shots close in with that non-magnum.
Public Land Owner
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