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Savage 110 Hunter .30-06 Springfield
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Savage 110 Hunter .30-06 Springfield

Model: 57040

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CAPACITY
22.0"
BARREL
7.5
LBS
Bolt Action
ACTION
.30-06 Springfield
CALIBER
$879
MSRP

Full Specifications

Action Type Bolt Action
Trigger AccuTrigger
Trigger Pull 2.5 lbs
Safety 3-Position Tang Safety
Optic Ready Yes
Magazines Included 1
Overall Length 43.25"
Barrel Length 22.0"
Weight 120.0 oz (7.5 lbs)
Length of Pull 13.38"
Receiver Material Carbon Steel
Receiver Finish Matte Black
Barrel Material Carbon Steel
Barrel Finish Matte Black
Twist Rate 1:10"
Stock Material Synthetic
Country of Origin USA

About This Firearm

For a sub-$900 .30-06 hunting rifle, the AccuTrigger is what sets the 110 Hunter apart. Factory-set to 2.5 lbs and user-adjustable up to 6 lbs, it breaks cleanly with a defined stop blade that prevents inadvertent discharge — no gunsmith appointment needed to get a competition-grade pull. The Rem 700 ADL ships with a factory X-Mark Pro trigger that runs around 5 lbs without adjustment work, and the Ruger American's Marksman trigger bottoms out at 3 lbs. The AccuTrigger is measurably lighter straight from the box.

Fit adjustability is the second argument. AccuFit LOP adjusts from 12.75" to 13.75" via included spacers, and comb height adjusts independently — useful if you're running a high-objective scope or sharing the rifle between hunters of different builds. The AccuStock seats the action against a rigid aluminum bedding block embedded along the receiver and forearm, pre-stressed side rails wedging the action laterally rather than relying on screw torque alone. At 7.5 lbs with a 22" barrel, the rifle is heavier than the Ruger American by 20 oz, and that mass absorbs .30-06 recoil more noticeably than the lighter Ruger does, particularly on 180-grain hunting loads.

If you're choosing between the 110 Hunter and the Browning X-Bolt Hunter, the X-Bolt has a Grade I walnut stock and a 60-degree bolt throw, but the price gap to Browning is a $200+ premium. The 110 Hunter's edge is the AccuTrigger and the AccuFit adjustability — for a hunter who wants a field-ready rifle without aftermarket trigger work or stock fitting, those two features are the argument.

Best For

GOOD
Deer & Elk Hunting
The .30-06 handles bullet weights from 150 to 220 grains, covering whitetail at timber distances through elk at field ranges. The 22" barrel delivers full .30-06 velocity and keeps the rifle at a manageable 43.25" OAL for tight tree stands or blind work.
GOOD
Youth or Multi-Shooter Households
The AccuFit LOP range (12.75"-13.75") fits a wider span of frames than any other production .30-06 hunter — most competitors are fixed at 13.5"-13.75", which leaves shorter-statured hunters and younger shooters reaching for the trigger. Adjustable comb height also lets you set proper cheek weld for different scope heights without an aftermarket cheek riser.
FAIR
Long-Range Field Shooting
The 2.5 lb AccuTrigger and 1:10" twist rate are well-suited for extended range work, but the 22" barrel limits .30-06 performance past 400 yards compared to the 26" barrels found on 7mm Rem Mag versions of this same action. If consistent 400+ yard shots are the primary goal, the 7mm Rem Mag chambering in a longer barrel is a better fit.

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths
  • The 2.5 lb AccuTrigger is the lightest factory hunting trigger in this caliber group — the Ruger American's Marksman stops at 3 lbs and the Rem 700 ADL's X-Mark Pro runs closer to 5 lbs out of the box. No aftermarket work needed.
  • AccuFit spacers adjust LOP across a full inch (12.75" to 13.75") and comb height independently — more fit range than any other rifle in the .30-06 segment at this price.
  • Detachable 4-round box magazine drops free cleanly and accepts aftermarket AICS-style short-action magazines in a pinch during the field.
Limitations
  • The gray synthetic stock has a utilitarian look that some hunters find cheap next to walnut-stocked competitors at similar prices. It is functional and weather-resistant, but aesthetics are a real trade-off versus the Browning X-Bolt Hunter's Grade I walnut.
  • At 7.5 lbs unloaded, it's one of the heavier synthetic-stocked .30-06s on the market. That weight absorbs recoil well but adds up on a long mountain pack.

Category Rankings

How the Savage 110 Hunter .30-06 Springfield ranks among full-size .30-06 Springfield rifles.

Capacity
#1 of 3
Top 33%
4 rds
Weight
#3 of 3
Top 100%
7.5 lbs
Barrel
#2 of 3
Top 67%
22.0"
MSRP
#2 of 3
Top 67%
$879
Overall Length
#2 of 3
Top 67%
43.25"

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Savage 110 variant should I buy — the Hunter, the Long Range Hunter, or the Apex?

The 110 Hunter is the standard hunting configuration: sporter contour barrel, synthetic stock with AccuFit fit adjustment, and AccuTrigger set to 2.5 lbs. The Long Range Hunter adds a heavy-contour barrel and a target-style stock optimized for prone or bench shooting — it's several pounds heavier and not ideal for field carry. The Apex Hunter XP bundles a factory-mounted scope with the same Hunter-grade rifle. If you already own glass, buy the Hunter and mount your own. If you want a turn-key setup and don't mind a basic 3-9x40, the Apex XP saves you the mounting step.

Does the 110 Hunter in .30-06 need a break-in period?

Savage button-rifled barrels generally don't require a strict break-in protocol. Most owners report accurate groups from the first session without a clean-fire-clean routine. That said, fouling patterns vary by ammo; running 20 rounds of your hunting load through it before hunting season is good practice regardless of break-in opinion.