Savage 110 Hunter .30-06 Springfield
Model: 57040
Savage 110 Hunter .30-06 Springfield
Model: 57040
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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.
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Strengths & Limitations
- 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.
- 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.
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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.
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