Savage Model 11 Hog Hunter questions

[Raydee38]

I will start at 2.5 and see how I like it. This rifle will be a bench rest gun only.

[Raydee38]

Well guys my Hog Hunter finally arrived today and at the same time my other package came in. Here is my new toy.
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll35/Raydee32/Savage%2011%20Evo/DSC_0001.jpg (http://s284.photobucket.com/user/Raydee32/media/Savage%2011%20Evo/DSC_0001.jpg.html)

After
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll35/Raydee32/Savage%2011%20Evo/Evo.jpg (http://s284.photobucket.com/user/Raydee32/media/Savage%2011%20Evo/Evo.jpg.html)

[stangfish]

You are ready for anything now...up to and including armed zombies. Do you have anything for suppressive fire.

[wlleven]

Which Cooley OD do you go with that fits the muzzle flush?

I went with the .750 ...But you will need to get the smaller crush washer and bore out the in inside so it fits the 5/8x24 thread. If you use a 5/8 size crush washer the OD is .830. the large crush washer may be OK on the Cooley .875 end. I have the .875 on mod 10 FP-SR that has a .810 OD barrel and even though there is a little jump, it does not look bad ....and I'm pretty particular on how my stuff looks !


wll

[wlleven]

Well I still haven't received my Hog Hunter yet but I have ordered the a bunch of parts already for my precision build. I am curious what you guys think of the stock AccuTrigger? I see that for about $5 I can get the Accutrigger spring from the target action and that will bring the trigger pull weight down a good amount. At this point all I need to get my build complete is a AICS 10 round 223 mag and a scope base. Hopefully by next weekend everything will be in and I can start my build.

I really like the Accu Trigger as it came from the factory. Both of my Hog Hunters are set at the factory about 2.50+ lbs and for me, this being a hunting rifle, is perfect.

[Raydee38]

Wow the factory bolt handle is really on tight. I figured I would save the new tactical bolt handle for last since it will be so easy to change and come to find out it is the hardest. I watched a bunch of youtube vids and it looked like it came right off but mine is extremely tight. Looks like I am going to have to break out the breaker bar and see if I can pop this handle loose.

[wlleven]

Wow the factory bolt handle is really on tight. I figured I would save the new tactical bolt handle for last since it will be so easy to change and come to find out it is the hardest. I watched a bunch of youtube vids and it looked like it came right off but mine is extremely tight. Looks like I am going to have to break out the breaker bar and see if I can pop this handle loose.

I have heard the same thing, my used Mod 11 with DBM will have a new bolt whenever it gets out of gun jail ;- )


wll

[Raydee38]

After a little more research I ended up getting the bolt knob off and was able to install the new knob. A couple more items and this rifle will be all done.

[wlleven]

Well guys my Hog Hunter finally arrived today and at the same time my other package came in. Here is my new toy.
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll35/Raydee32/Savage%2011%20Evo/DSC_0001.jpg (http://s284.photobucket.com/user/Raydee32/media/Savage%2011%20Evo/DSC_0001.jpg.html)

After
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll35/Raydee32/Savage%2011%20Evo/Evo.jpg (http://s284.photobucket.com/user/Raydee32/media/Savage%2011%20Evo/Evo.jpg.html)

Which XLR stock did you get, the evolution or the HD ?

wll

[Raydee38]

That is the Tactical Evolution chassis.

[JCalhoun]

The rear and front sight screws will not thread far enough down to fit flush. You will need shorter screws, plug screws or cut them off.

[law458]

I just picked up a Savage Hog Hunter! I cannot wait to start modding it!

[Raydee38]

So I just wanted to post a follow up. I bought some 55gr Hornady Vmax bullets and loaded them up using 23.9gr of TAC. I loaded them 30 thousands off the lands in my Savage model 11 with 20" barrel, Evolution chassis and SWFA Super Sniper 3-15x42mm scope and had great results. I only loaded 10 of the Vmax bullets to try out and I think they work very well in my gun. Here is a shot at 100 yards today, first two I thought were hole for hole, last one I pulled a little bit. Next time out I will load a bunch.


http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll35/Raydee32/Savage%2011%20Evo/20131208_1352071.jpg (http://s284.photobucket.com/user/Raydee32/media/Savage%2011%20Evo/20131208_1352071.jpg.html)
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll35/Raydee32/Savage%2011%20Evo/20131208_1514061.jpg (http://s284.photobucket.com/user/Raydee32/media/Savage%2011%20Evo/20131208_1514061.jpg.html)
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll35/Raydee32/Savage%2011%20Evo/20131208_1514571.jpg (http://s284.photobucket.com/user/Raydee32/media/Savage%2011%20Evo/20131208_1514571.jpg.html)

[stangfish]

Can't beat that. Nice job all the way around.