Got my new 110 Hunter

[Hylander]

Finally got my new Hunter in .223
First the Cons:
Magazine got stuck and I had to take the rifle apart to get it out. Rear mag latch lip was a scooch to long, had to file it down about .020 now it fits into the magwell perfect and removes perfect. Chamber long throated, if I load 55 Vmax's at book spec of 2.250 they will have a jump of .100. Luckily there is room in the mag to load bullets long.
Next, trigger was #3.75, will not go lower than #2.80, will have to see if there are any springs I can change to get it to about #2.25
Bolt release is a bit stiff and gritty.
Rubbing the exterior of the barrel down with oil
I got a lot of black covered patches.
Follower sets to low to properly single feed with some bullet types.
#9, 4oz with scope

Now the good stuff:

I think the best thing is the Accufit AccuStock.
Comes with 5 cheek risers, I chose the middle size and I think it is about perfect.
The aluminum bedding block and inside of stock is smooth and clean, very well done.
I torqued the stock to spec at #40 inch pounds.
Barrel is free floated perfectly and even all the way down.
Mounted a EGW O MOA Rail and Vortex Diamondback Tactical 4-16x44 FFP in
Leupold 30mm QRW2 medium rings.
So far very pleased, but a range trip will be the overall deciding factor.
Range day planned for Sunday morning, so stay tuned.

[Dave Hoback]

Remember, it’s a Bolt Action, not an AR15. Don’t be concerned with keeping cartridges within the 2.250” AR Magazine limit. And look also to heavier bullets. 69, 75 & 77gr. You can grab the Target Accutrigger Spring here. https://www.gunshack.com/savage-part...able%20trigger It should get you a bit lower. But as I always say, don’t be so set on a pull gauge showing you a specific number of Pounds & Ounces. Honestly, without the trigger pull gauge, you’d be hard pressed to feel the difference between 2.8lbs & 2.25lbs. Consistency is what’s important. Also, your trigger will wear in with use & naturally become lighter, smoother.

[CFJunkie]

As Dave said, your chamber will let you load heavier bullets out to a jump that will be much closer to what it appears you would prefer.
All .223 rifle chambers I have had would never let me get a light bullet (55 gr and under) anywhere near the lands. The bolt actions are chambered to allow you to seat heavy bullets out farther so they aren't crammed into the cartridge (that builds up pressure).

Don't be afraid to try 52 and 53 grain match bullets (Sierra SMK #1410 or #1400 or Berger #22408 ) in your new rifle. Or Berger 55 gr FB #22410 bullets.
They shoot great in my .223 Savage.
Most other 55 gr bullets can't touch them for accuracy.

I assume your .223 Hunter has a twist of 1:9.
My 12 FV .223 with a 1:9 twist shoots 77 gr Sierras SMKs and TMKs and Nosler CCs and RDFs better than any other bullets. It also shoots 69 gr SMKs and TMKs almost as accurately.
All the stability tools say 77 gr bullets won't stabilize in a 1:9 twist, but your barrel will tell you what works in your particular barrel.

I suspect you will love your Savage Hunter when you get it out to the range. Hope you have great range session.

[Hylander]

Thanks for the input.
I'll order up one of those springs.
Going to try and find some 68-69gr. Bullets.

[hoffamania89]

Sounds like a nice rifle! Can't wait for the range report!!!

[charlie b]

Be aware that not all match bullets are the same. I've had good luck with the Sierra SMK/TMK and the Hornady ELD's. But not the 'std' Hornady BTHP bullets. Nosler 69 and 77gn BTHP match bullets are close to the Sierra. Bergers are really good as well, but, even more pricy. They also like to loaded into the lands, which can be tricky.