Savage 110 Precision - 300 Winchester Magnum

Published on November 1, 2020
Duration: 75:12

This video provides a detailed first-look and initial shooting session of the Savage 110 Precision rifle chambered in 300 Winchester Magnum. The reviewer covers the rifle's factory specifications, including its blueprinted action, heavy barrel, MDT chassis, and AccuTrigger. Initial range testing reveals challenges with scope adjustment due to an overly high mount and issues with certain factory ammunition causing extraction problems. Subsequent troubleshooting involves adjusting the scope setup, cleaning the chamber, and testing various ammunition types, ultimately leading to improved accuracy and reliability.

Quick Summary

The Savage 110 Precision in 300 Win Mag features a blueprinted action, 24" heavy barrel, MDT chassis, and AccuTrigger. Initial setup challenges included a high scope mount and ammunition-induced extraction issues. After cleaning the chamber and using a proper scope setup, the rifle demonstrated excellent accuracy with handloads and military surplus ammo, achieving groups as small as 0.49 inches.

Chapters

  1. 00:10Introducing the Savage 110 Precision
  2. 00:21Rifle Features and Specifications
  3. 01:06Key Features Highlighted
  4. 01:52Magazine Compatibility and Length
  5. 03:00Why Another 300 Win Mag?
  6. 03:57Choosing Savage for Modularity
  7. 04:14Purchase Details and Price
  8. 05:17Magazine Comparison: Savage vs. Thompson Center
  9. 06:11Scope Base and Mount Considerations
  10. 06:40Scope Mounting and Initial Zeroing Issues
  11. 08:56Ammunition Selection for First Shots
  12. 09:24First Shots at 100 Yards
  13. 10:50PPU 165gr Ammo Test
  14. 11:13Initial POI and Scope Adjustment
  15. 13:06Action Feel and Smoothness
  16. 14:44PPU Group Analysis
  17. 15:02Cleaning and Recoil Impression
  18. 15:54Hornady Match 195gr Ammo Test
  19. 17:04Extraction Issues with Hornady Ammo
  20. 18:22Bolt Lube and Inspection
  21. 19:39Trigger Feel Assessment
  22. 20:43Hornady Match Group Analysis
  23. 21:07Handload Ammunition Introduction
  24. 21:50Borescope Inspection Plan
  25. 23:01Handload Test Firing
  26. 25:08Handload Performance Summary
  27. 25:30Borescope Examination of Chamber and Rail
  28. 33:38Chamber Inspection for Burrs
  29. 36:08Cleaning the Chamber Blob
  30. 37:01Return to Range: Setup and Zeroing
  31. 37:35Handload Testing with Suppressor
  32. 38:38Initial Zeroing Shots
  33. 41:02Scope Adjustment Issues
  34. 44:52Successful Group Achieved
  35. 48:42Federal Gold Medal Match 190gr Test
  36. 50:54Federal Gold Medal Match Group Analysis
  37. 50:59Revisiting Hornady 195gr Match with Muzzle Brake
  38. 53:59Hornady 195gr Match with Brake - Extraction Success
  39. 57:09PPU 165gr Test with Muzzle Brake
  40. 59:59PPU Extraction Success and Group
  41. 63:11Handload Test with Muzzle Brake
  42. 66:20Handload Group Analysis (Brake)
  43. 67:27Remington Core-Lokt 180gr Test
  44. 69:16Federal Non-Typical Whitetail 180gr Test
  45. 71:22Mark 248 Mod 1 Military Round Test
  46. 73:15Mark 248 Mod 1 Group - Excellent Performance
  47. 73:43Final Thoughts and Lessons Learned

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Savage 110 Precision in 300 Winchester Magnum?

The Savage 110 Precision features a factory blueprinted action, a 24-inch heavy barrel with 5R rifling, an MDT LSS-XL chassis offering adjustable length of pull and comb height, and Savage's adjustable AccuTrigger. It also includes a 20 MOA rail and accepts AICS magazines.

What issues were encountered during the initial setup and shooting of the Savage 110 Precision?

Initial issues included a scope mount setup that was too high, limiting elevation adjustment for zeroing. Additionally, some factory ammunition caused extraction problems, with brass sticking in the chamber, which was later resolved by cleaning the chamber.

How did different ammunition types perform in the Savage 110 Precision?

After resolving chamber issues, the rifle showed good accuracy with handloads (0.49-inch group) and military surplus Mark 248 Mod 1 (0.52-inch group). Factory loads like Federal Gold Medal Match and Remington Core-Lokt also performed acceptably, while PPU and Hornady Match initially showed extraction problems.

What troubleshooting steps were taken to resolve extraction issues with the Savage 110 Precision?

The extraction problems were addressed by borescoping the chamber, identifying a 'lumpy spot,' and thoroughly cleaning the chamber with a bore brush. This cleaning, along with using different ammunition, resolved the sticking brass issues.

How does the Savage 110 Precision perform with a suppressor versus a muzzle brake?

Switching between the muzzle brake and suppressor caused a significant point of impact shift (about 4 inches higher with the brake). However, group sizes remained comparable, indicating the rifle's accuracy is not drastically affected by the choice of muzzle device.

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