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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

Still a great pump gun even though it is mostly plastic, kzfaq.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.

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.

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

Love the 270! That Savage looks awesome!

You guys do awesome reviews. I started following a few video back.

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.

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.

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

That's a sweet rifle!! Always liked my Savages. This might be one to consider down the road. Nice groups.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Good review keep them videos coming. My favorite channel on KZfaq

I love my ultralite! Badass rifles

I have 2 Savages both are incredibly accurate, but the Ultralight...wow, I think I found my next rifle! Thanks for a great video.

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.

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.

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 .

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.

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

Great video guys. I'm glad I subscribed. God Bless, Shoot Straight! - Hedge

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

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

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

Awesome review!

Ch is new to me, but I really like all you reviews, really geared for hunters, subscribed. On they don't build them like that anymore, I've had the Caldwell br at least 10 yrs it rides in the back of the PU to the range, I shoot a lot between two .30cals a 22-250 & a 204r and only a little wear to bag, the two side plates that squeeze the bag have stayed put also, the plastic knob on the locking bolt did break recently though.

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.

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

Love your channel!

Great review! It looks like a winner!!!

These guys deserve more subs

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

Love your vids! All blessings to you

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

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.

I have a model 16 that I built my version of a "precision hunting rifle" out of. ( Devcon Bedded walnut stock+ pillars, precision ground lug, trued barrel nut, CBI 24" stainless match 308 barrel, Nightforce 1 piece base, burris Veracity 3-15×50 on Burris rings) Best group to date with minimally developed handloads .29Moa. It averages in the .3's when I'm doing my part, if not then it's in the .5's. Couldn't be happier with my setup.

Great review.

mighty weapon lads

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

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

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

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

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

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

I own a few savage rifles. All shot just like this. Great guns

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.

Great Canadian product. Thanks for the video guys.

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!

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!

I bought a high country 110 in 270 last year and the rifle is very sound thumbs up!. It is a great shooting accurate moderate weight rifle. I consider it my mule/whitetail deer rifle and a backup for elk. I say backup because it is too heavy to be lugging around in the mountain backpacking. The ultralight was consideration that I looked at but they didn't make it in 300 win mag; so I bought a weatherby vanguard lightweight and love it. I felt the action on the ultralight was "flimsy" in feeling; i looked at multiple models too and they all felt "flimsy" to me. Maybe. this 2020 version of the ultralight is better in the bolt. I've come to the point in my life where problems need to be 0 and features are exactly what I desire so I'm past budget rifles and even a step up. You might pay more but you can get a lot less problems. With that said I do like my savage high country with is accutrigger, accu-fit stock, pvd coating, and threaded barrel...savage hit a home run on that one....Great video thanks!

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

Thanks for the video. Really enjoy them and the honesty. Which scope are you using? I've always been a leupold fan but was thinking on trying a burris elimator or zeiss.

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

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.

Just ordered mine in 30--06 !!! So excited!!

Great vid!

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.

This is literally my dream rifle

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

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.

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

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

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)

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.

Great video guys! I have never shot a high power Savage, though the .22LR rifles I have shot were excellent. I am curious if any of you have shot a J.P. Sauer. I recently bought a 100 Pantera in .308 Win and have been blown away by its performance at the range. The Pantera is a bit on the heavy side, but really great to shoot. I am interested in getting a 100 Ceratech next.

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.

Great review I'll probably get the 270. Have you tried the 6.5prc in that gun yet? I'm strongly considering that one.

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

Well done Backfire Well done

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.

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.

Great review. Y'all should do one one the SAVAGE IMPULSE MOUNTAIN HUNTER.

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.

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.

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

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

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 ...

I need your advice. Your review of the Savage Ultralite convinced me to get one in 6.5 PRC. What is your opinion of Talley rings with a Swarovski Z3 4-12x50? What height rings do I need? Thank you!

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

Just saw this. Excellent review. I would like to know about the Leupold scope.

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.

You guys should review the Savage 110 High country!

Beautiful gun

Last 3 went together, To give any ammo a chance clean or "season" the barrel with a couple of shots with new ammo. First couple of shots when changing bullets or powder typically will not shoot with the group in a lot of cases. Not always, just my experience. Maybe you can watch that to see a trend in that theory.

Damn! I just bought that same gun Friday night!

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.

You are better in analysis than generating data in test

Cool looking rifle. Looks like a good shooter. I would love to see a review of the Sig Sauer Cross.

The goddamn truck is blue!

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.

Is there enough room in the magazine for more customized hand loads?

Can u guys do a review in the Savage HighCountry in 6.5 creedmoor