New Savage Hog Hunter Owner
I've been looking for a good entry level bolt action .308 and after doing a little research over the last week I came home with a Hog Hunter in .308 today. I love what the gun offers for the money $419, but I have a few questions that I'm having a hard time getting an answer to.
First, I would like to replace the stock. I don't need a super high end stock like a McMillan or a Manners. I don't want anything extremely heavy. I was looking at a Hogue or a B&C and can't decide. I'd really just want a better more solid version of the factory one. The Hogue seemed to be more of the profile I'm wanting. Anyone replaced the stock on the Hog and if so what did you go with? I emailed Hogue and the representative who responded gave me part numbers for a long action which I think is wrong. First she gave 11801 and then 11805.
Second, I'm trying to decide if I want a DBM or not. If so, couldn't I just order the necessary parts from Savage? Aren't there identical models offered with DBM's? Obviously the stocks are different. I called customer service yesterday and after waiting for about 20 minutes the lady who answered wasn't real sure. I figured I'd call back tomorrow and see if I could get someone more knowledgeable.
Third, Optics. What are you guys mounting up to the Hog? I think I want a one piece rail and some type of quick detach rings. I have a Millett DMS-1 that I bought for an AR build before I bought this rifle. I thought I might try it out on the Hog and see how I like it. Suggestions? If that doesn't work I'll likely be picking something from Bushnell.
I think what I'm trying to accomplish is a Scout type rifle with the scope in the traditional spot.
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Thanks for any advice in advance.
Got a scope mounted on the Hog Hunter
Got the scope mounted tonight. I went with the Weaver quick detach rings. So far I like them. Fit and finish seems good and they lock up solid. I was apprehensive because I could only find them in "high" and wasn't sure if they would be too high. The scope lines up nice for me though. Not super high end, but we'll see how they work. I wanted the ability to remove the scope since the rifle has fixed sights. Not that I believe I could "quickly detach" the optic to go to iron sights if something was charging me:o. I felt this way allowed the use of the irons for what ever reason and they fit my budget.
I ordered this Millett DMS-1 for an AR build, but I changed directions and didn't use it. After some thought I figured I'd try it on this rifle and see how it goes. Headed to the range tomorrow to sight it in.
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New Savage Hog Hunter Owner
The Hog Hunter barrel is narrower than a standard Savage Varmint contour...should not have any problem opening up a Boyd sporter stock to fit a HH barrel.