The only downsides to the system are that 1) it's not tool-less, and 2) it's not something you're going to quickly and easily change at the range when changing shooters like you could with a mechanically adjustable system. That said, I don't really see that as a negative for a couple of reasons. First, most people aren't adjusting their stock on a regular basis, but instead adjust it to fit them and then leave it alone. This is especially true for hunting rifles. Second, mechanical adjust-ability is more complex and costs more to produce so by doing it this way Savage is able to keep the price down. In fact, in most cases the new AccuFit equipped models have a lower MSRP this year than their comparable non-adjustable models did last year. How's that for having your cake and eating it to?
The Model 110 Storm which I received for this review is chambered in .30-06 Springfield and was supplied with a Bushnell Engage 6-24x50mm scope pre-mounted and sighted in. While definitely not my first choice in scope size for a .30-06 hunting rifle, the additional magnification did make accuracy testing from the bench much easier.
Ammunition used during the course of my range testing consisted of Federal Fusion 165gr, Federal Non-Typical 150gr SP, Hornady American Whitetail 150gr InterLock, and Remington Core-Lokt 150gr SP. All but the Remington Core-Lokt shot very well and provided numerous sub-MOA groups when I did my part. Weather conditions weren't the best for testing as you will see in the accompanying video and had an affect on my consistency, but as the target photos show this 110 Storm will definitely shoot when things go right.
Overall I fired a little over 200 rounds through the new 110 Storm, and to get the most accurate representation of the rifle's inherent accuracy I opted to take the average of the five best groups from each type of ammunition tested. Doing so minimizes the human error from the equation as much as possible and gives a better picture of what both the rifle and ammunition are capable of.
Here are the final results:
Hornady American Whitetail 150gr InterLock = 0.7" avg.
Federal Premium Non-Typical 150gr SP = 0.925" avg.
Federal Premium 150gr Fusion SP = 1.075" avg.
Remington Core-Lokt 150gr SP = 2.075" avg.
Federal Premium Non-Typical 150gr SP = 0.925" avg.
Federal Premium 150gr Fusion SP = 1.075" avg.
Remington Core-Lokt 150gr SP = 2.075" avg.
For factory ammunition from a bone-stock factory rifle I was very happy with those numbers from the Federal Premium and Hornady loads. The Remington Core-Lokt load performed about as well as I expected it to given my past experience with it in various calibers and rifles over the years.
Functionally the Model 110 Storm performed perfectly. The AccuTrigger had a familiar feel and pull weight of 3.4-lbs, feeding and extraction was flawless, and ejection was positive and consistent. The styling of the new AccuFit stock is attractive and modern without being gaudy, and the rubber inserts in the grip and forearm are a nice touch. In addition you have the AccuStock chassis which ensures excellent bedding for the barreled action, and of course the time tested AccuTrigger provides for one of the best trigger pulls in the industry. All in you end up with a factory hunting rifle that leaves little to be desired.
Overall I was very pleased with the new 110 Storm and really couldn't find anything to fault. The new AccuFit system is a very welcome change that offers plenty of benefits and no negatives in my view. Proper gun fit is elemental to accuracy and consistency, and the adjust-ability it affords will help ensure your new rifle fits you properly.
MSRP for the new Model 110 Storm is $849 across the board and it is offered in seventeen different calibers including .280 Ackley Improved for right-handed shooters. For the lefties, the 110 Storm is available in nine different calibers ranging from .223 Remington to .300 Win Mag.
I have a feeling that Savage Arms is going to sell a lot of new 110's this year simply because of the new AccuFit system, and rightly so. I've been critical of some of the changes and moves that Savage has made in recent years, but I also give credit when it's due and they definitely did good with the new AccuFit System.
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