Savage Model 11 trophy hunter thoughts?

[horsemen61]

Hello everyone I am looking at getting a savage model 11 trophy hunter in 260 Rem as a backup deer rifle/gun little informal target rifle for the range so does anyone have one what do you think of it if you do?

 

[Larry in wyoming]

Not in 260 but in 308.
It's a good shooter. If I found a great deal on one I'd buy it.

Random load of MP540. Some day I'm going to get around to playing with this load and see of I can't improve it. Someday.......

 

[LoonWulf]

Its a savage. Kinda ugly, kinda clunky, but the shoot nice.

Ive owned more than my share, haven't been disappointed by any of them.

 

[Larry in wyoming]

There's 3? Savages in my safe. Not even sure how many they all shoot acceptably well for my uses. Generally around an inch without much fussing with the loads. I'd buy aother

 

[jmr40]

They have an internet reputation for accuracy. I've owned a few, shot a few more, and know a lot of other people who have them. I've never seen one that shot poorly. But I've never seen exceptional accuracy either. Certainly more accurate than most shooters though.

I like the short actions well enough. Savage actions are much longer than other manufacturers. Their long action rifles are just insanely long and I don't care for those at all.

 

[WisBorn]

I have owned a handful of Savages. They all shot very well!
I like the 260 rem, but wonder why it over the 6.5 creedmoor?

 

[Turkeytider]

Actions not Tikka smooth, but I`ve been very pleased with my 3 Savages. Have not experienced any of the extraction/ejection issues that one can find reported ( seems to be easily remedied with a larger ball bearing in the extractor ). All 3 of mine shoot better than I do, especially my Model 12 LRPV.

 

[kmw1954]

Have three and just sold off a fourth. If I could find a model 12 Target single shot short action receiver and trigger I'd be tickled pink.

 

[12Bravo20]

Actions not Tikka smooth, but I`ve been very pleased with my 3 Savages. Have not experienced any of the extraction/ejection issues that one can find reported ( seems to be easily remedied with a larger ball bearing in the extractor ). All 3 of mine shoot better than I do, especially my Model 12 LRPV.

That has been my experiences with all the Savage rifles I own. Though I haven't bought one since before the start of the plandemic. I'm down to just one centerfire and two rimfire models right now. My Model 12 FVL 308 is a little older and has the blind stagger feed magazine and shorter action screw spacing. I can cover a 100 yard 5 shot group with a quarter when I do my part and am having a good day.

 

[horsemen61]

I have owned a handful of Savages. They all shot very well!
I like the 260 rem, but wonder why it over the 6.5 creedmoor?

Excellent question mainly because I have 2 other rifles chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor and as a confirmed 6.5 Junkie I saw an easy way to get into a 260 Remington for not a ton of money


Also Does anyone know the twist rate on this savage rifle Sammi is 1~9 but I’m hoping for 1~8

 

[bigpower491]

I've got a model 11 in .223, and it is a fine rifle. One of the few woodys I own, and it is a great shooter. I imagine it in any other caliber would be pretty good, too. If the price is right, grab it

 

[Larry in wyoming]

Savage doesn't seem to list the 260 Remington anymore but I found a review of the mdl 11 in 260 and it says it is 1 in 8 twist.
Hope that helps

 

[horsemen61]

Savage doesn't seem to list the 260 Remington anymore but I found a review of the mdl 11 in 260 and it says it is 1 in 8 twist.
Hope that helps

Awesome thank you!