This post is directed at shooters who either own a Savage 110 BA 338 Lapua bolt rifle, or have easy access to one.
I am researching precision bolt rifles in .308 and .338 Lapua , and the 110 BA is the cost effective lowest priced .338 out there. It is also locally available, whereas others like the Sako TRG models and Accuracy International models are not, so I have been able to actually handle a 110 BA and measure key dimensions on it.
The measuring and handling raised some questions, the answers to which are somewhat important to me because of my circumstances and the rifle's long OAL and weight:
1. It appears that the entire Magpul rear stock assembly is mounted to the Savage using a proprietary method, not the standard stock-over- buffer tube method. But, it also appears that there is ONE allen head bolt that goes through the rear of the receiver, which if unscrewed, would enable easy and rapid removal of the entire stock assembly including the proprietary rectangular tube mount. This would leave the rifle intact from muzzle brake to rear of receiver, but shorten its OAL to 39.75" for transport or storage. Does the removal of that allen bolt actually do this, or is there more holding that stock assembly on?
2. The muzzle brake does not appear to be pinned. I assume it IS locktighted. Can it be unscrewed to shorten the rifle further or to allow installation of a suppressor?
3. The trigger seems fabulous. Is it as good in actual use as it appears to me to be?
4. It appears that the plate to which the Harris bipod mount is attached is itself easily removable - it appears to be bolted onto a flat surface on the bottom of the alloy for end, and looks like it can simply be unbolted. Once unbolted, a simply short Picatinny rail could be bolted on instead, and my Atlas bipod, which is already equipped to simply clasp onto a Picatinny rail, could be mounted. Am I seeing this correctly?
5. The chamber seems incredibly difficult to access for cleaning, because of the length of the chamber and its "depth" inside the alloy upper, due to the long OAL of the 338 Lapua cartridge. How in heck do you get in there to clean it effectively?
6. What do you use as a bore guide when running a cleaning rod from the receiver butt all the way through that loooooong rear housing and loooong chamber, to finally hit the barrel throat???
7. What is the finish used on the rifle?
8. The Savage / Accuracy International magazine used will apparently accommodate a COAL much greeter than the 3.68" "standard". How long a COAL will it handle without issues?
9. Can you readily attach a rear monopod to the stock?
I'd greatly appreciate if one of you who has a Savage 110BA, or access to one, could answer all or some of the above questions!
Jim G
I am researching precision bolt rifles in .308 and .338 Lapua , and the 110 BA is the cost effective lowest priced .338 out there. It is also locally available, whereas others like the Sako TRG models and Accuracy International models are not, so I have been able to actually handle a 110 BA and measure key dimensions on it.
The measuring and handling raised some questions, the answers to which are somewhat important to me because of my circumstances and the rifle's long OAL and weight:
1. It appears that the entire Magpul rear stock assembly is mounted to the Savage using a proprietary method, not the standard stock-over- buffer tube method. But, it also appears that there is ONE allen head bolt that goes through the rear of the receiver, which if unscrewed, would enable easy and rapid removal of the entire stock assembly including the proprietary rectangular tube mount. This would leave the rifle intact from muzzle brake to rear of receiver, but shorten its OAL to 39.75" for transport or storage. Does the removal of that allen bolt actually do this, or is there more holding that stock assembly on?
2. The muzzle brake does not appear to be pinned. I assume it IS locktighted. Can it be unscrewed to shorten the rifle further or to allow installation of a suppressor?
3. The trigger seems fabulous. Is it as good in actual use as it appears to me to be?
4. It appears that the plate to which the Harris bipod mount is attached is itself easily removable - it appears to be bolted onto a flat surface on the bottom of the alloy for end, and looks like it can simply be unbolted. Once unbolted, a simply short Picatinny rail could be bolted on instead, and my Atlas bipod, which is already equipped to simply clasp onto a Picatinny rail, could be mounted. Am I seeing this correctly?
5. The chamber seems incredibly difficult to access for cleaning, because of the length of the chamber and its "depth" inside the alloy upper, due to the long OAL of the 338 Lapua cartridge. How in heck do you get in there to clean it effectively?
6. What do you use as a bore guide when running a cleaning rod from the receiver butt all the way through that loooooong rear housing and loooong chamber, to finally hit the barrel throat???
7. What is the finish used on the rifle?
8. The Savage / Accuracy International magazine used will apparently accommodate a COAL much greeter than the 3.68" "standard". How long a COAL will it handle without issues?
9. Can you readily attach a rear monopod to the stock?
I'd greatly appreciate if one of you who has a Savage 110BA, or access to one, could answer all or some of the above questions!
Jim G
