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New Savage 110 Ultralite with Proof CF Barrels
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<blockquote data-quote="martinakl" data-source="post: 1906498" data-attributes="member: 74115"><p> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">28 Nosler is large shank</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Stock with plastic trigger guard and frame weighs 1 lbs 13.4oz<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">No aluminum bedding block, just metal pillars</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Overall pretty solid feeling with a little flex towards the end</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">My barrel is free floated with a decent sized gap</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Every aftermarket stock (long action) I can find will add some weight (.5 lbs) to substantial weight (2+ lbs)<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Exception is MPI. I think they're back in business? Mixed reviews the last few years. Would cost as much as the rifle for the fully finished and bedded stock.</li> </ul></li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Max COAL of about 3.5-3.51" in long action<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">180 Bergers HVLD hit lands and still fit in mag box</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">195 Bergers - Not even close to fitting</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Short action savages are usually about 3.00" max COAL, maybe a hair more<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Listing everything as a "110" is confusing people. There are now 110 short actions</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Listed weights aren't accurate<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">My 28N weighs 6lbs 6oz.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">My brothers 28N weights 6lbs 7oz.</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">I imagine the 30-06 with 22" barrel and larger .30 cal bore "might" hit that 6lbs mark or close enough anyways.</li> </ul><p>The above is not to suggest I'm unhappy with the rifle I bought. Just listing a few facts and things I've researched.</p><p></p><p>Aftermarket support seems to be way stronger for short actions savages. If you're on the fence. I was going back and forth on 300 WSM vs 28 Nosler. Some days I wish I went 300 WSM so I could get a Manners stock with the mini chassis. Manners doesn't do long action savages (per email with Manners). Mcmillan will do their "Savage HTG" for the long action.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="martinakl, post: 1906498, member: 74115"] [LIST] [*]28 Nosler is large shank [*]Stock with plastic trigger guard and frame weighs 1 lbs 13.4oz [LIST] [*]No aluminum bedding block, just metal pillars [*]Overall pretty solid feeling with a little flex towards the end [*]My barrel is free floated with a decent sized gap [*]Every aftermarket stock (long action) I can find will add some weight (.5 lbs) to substantial weight (2+ lbs) [LIST] [*]Exception is MPI. I think they're back in business? Mixed reviews the last few years. Would cost as much as the rifle for the fully finished and bedded stock. [/LIST] [/LIST] [*]Max COAL of about 3.5-3.51" in long action [LIST] [*]180 Bergers HVLD hit lands and still fit in mag box [*]195 Bergers - Not even close to fitting [/LIST] [*]Short action savages are usually about 3.00" max COAL, maybe a hair more [LIST] [*]Listing everything as a "110" is confusing people. There are now 110 short actions [/LIST] [*]Listed weights aren't accurate [LIST] [*]My 28N weighs 6lbs 6oz. [*]My brothers 28N weights 6lbs 7oz. [/LIST] [*]I imagine the 30-06 with 22" barrel and larger .30 cal bore "might" hit that 6lbs mark or close enough anyways. [/LIST] The above is not to suggest I'm unhappy with the rifle I bought. Just listing a few facts and things I've researched. Aftermarket support seems to be way stronger for short actions savages. If you're on the fence. I was going back and forth on 300 WSM vs 28 Nosler. Some days I wish I went 300 WSM so I could get a Manners stock with the mini chassis. Manners doesn't do long action savages (per email with Manners). Mcmillan will do their "Savage HTG" for the long action. [/QUOTE]
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