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savage 110BA vs 11/111 in 338 LM
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<blockquote data-quote="SidecarFlip" data-source="post: 594076" data-attributes="member: 39764"><p>The BA is a tank. I can't imagine packing it anywhere. The weight of the firearm equals a couple days meals and a carton of granola bars..........<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p> </p><p>The BA is a wicked looking machine but not a hunting rifle, more of a SWAT type firearm.</p><p> </p><p>The 111 LRH isn't all that light but compared to the BA, it's a flyweight.</p><p> </p><p>I'm pushing 12 pounds with a Leupy on the rail, which is from the factory a 20 MOA cant.</p><p> </p><p>It has a fixed brake in .338 (other chamberings in the 111 LRH offering are adjustable even though the Savage website states to the contrary)...and the recoil is light, attributable to the brake's efficiency. Nice soft butt pad. I've even shot it from my hip (not recommended) but it's quite controllable. The recoil reminds me of a 30-06. 3 position safety and the trigger is typical accutrigger, no creep and crisp. Mine came set at 3 pounds (according to the Lyman trigger pull gage) and I've left it there. The synthetic stock is clean and straight and don't touch the free floated barrel anywhere.</p><p> </p><p>At least you don't have to spray the muzzle brake with brake cleaner and risk peeling the overcoating on the stock. None needed and no peeling.</p><p> </p><p>I got mine with the Karsten adjustable cheek instead of the HS stock. The Karsten cheek on the snot stock is lighter (than the HS option) and works just fine for me, in fact, I've marked my rest and my son marked his so we can adjust the cheek to each of our preferences.</p><p> </p><p>The big drawback for me is the barrell length. It's cumbersome in the woods, always getting hung up on low hanging pine branches when shouldered. I'm getting used to bending over and staying that way when going under trees....</p><p> </p><p>Don't want to walk through a doorway with it shouldered upright.........</p><p> </p><p>I keep thinking about taking a pipe cutter to the end...........<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p> </p><p>Shot wise, I've only had it out to 300 yards but it's putting them where I want them at 300. I expect no less (other than bullet drop) at 600 on out.</p><p> </p><p>Bottom line, for the price of admission, it's a helluva long range shooter.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SidecarFlip, post: 594076, member: 39764"] The BA is a tank. I can't imagine packing it anywhere. The weight of the firearm equals a couple days meals and a carton of granola bars..........:D The BA is a wicked looking machine but not a hunting rifle, more of a SWAT type firearm. The 111 LRH isn't all that light but compared to the BA, it's a flyweight. I'm pushing 12 pounds with a Leupy on the rail, which is from the factory a 20 MOA cant. It has a fixed brake in .338 (other chamberings in the 111 LRH offering are adjustable even though the Savage website states to the contrary)...and the recoil is light, attributable to the brake's efficiency. Nice soft butt pad. I've even shot it from my hip (not recommended) but it's quite controllable. The recoil reminds me of a 30-06. 3 position safety and the trigger is typical accutrigger, no creep and crisp. Mine came set at 3 pounds (according to the Lyman trigger pull gage) and I've left it there. The synthetic stock is clean and straight and don't touch the free floated barrel anywhere. At least you don't have to spray the muzzle brake with brake cleaner and risk peeling the overcoating on the stock. None needed and no peeling. I got mine with the Karsten adjustable cheek instead of the HS stock. The Karsten cheek on the snot stock is lighter (than the HS option) and works just fine for me, in fact, I've marked my rest and my son marked his so we can adjust the cheek to each of our preferences. The big drawback for me is the barrell length. It's cumbersome in the woods, always getting hung up on low hanging pine branches when shouldered. I'm getting used to bending over and staying that way when going under trees.... Don't want to walk through a doorway with it shouldered upright......... I keep thinking about taking a pipe cutter to the end...........:) Shot wise, I've only had it out to 300 yards but it's putting them where I want them at 300. I expect no less (other than bullet drop) at 600 on out. Bottom line, for the price of admission, it's a helluva long range shooter. [/QUOTE]
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