Savage M11, .223 Left Hand

[WalnutRed]

I was looking for a left handed .223 bolt gun but here they are hard to find. I handled an Axis but it didn't quite feel right for me. Would have taken a CZ, Ruger or Savage and finally found a used M11. It has a no-name 3-9 scope and a one piece scope mount, that scope mount will have to go. Too hard to load with that in place. Initial accuracy is 1 to 1.25 inches at 100 yrds. I know that is not what some of you are getting but it might be me or I just haven't found a load it really likes. However my intent is a 150 yard varmint (groundhog to coyote) rifle so this is something I can work with. This is my first bolt gun with a plastic stock, so we'll see how well I can adapt.

[Dave Hoback]

Excellent choice.

[KMW1954]

Have a Model 10 and a Model 11, both in 223. The Model 10 shot very well with 69gr RMR bullet hand loads. The model 11 I shot it in a league last winter using 69gr Sierra Match King and right now I am working with the Hornady 60gr VMAX. Both will shoot 1/2moa to 300yds and the 11 will shoot 100yd clover leafs or 2 hole 3 shot groups.

[WalnutRed]

Thanks for the info. Right now I'm just shooting 55gn ball ammo trying to get a feel for the rifle. If it is doing this well with cheap ammo I think it has real potential once I start reloading. Of course this means that once my bronze membership is processed for the site and I get some good pictures my left handed 110 in 270 will be listed.

[J.Baker]

For varmints in a .223 it's hard to beat the 50gr Nosler BT bullets. I did pick up a few boxes of their "newer" 50gr Varmageddon bullets, but I haven't gotten around to loading any up yet to see how they group. I still have 6-700 rounds loaded up with the 50gr BT's to shoot through so it may be a while.

[KMW1954]

I put these base mounts on mine as the rings I am using are a Picatinny style mount. The rings would not work with the Weaver Style bases. They also offer them for the round receiver, part # is 410615

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1008846990?pid=386926

[Dave Hoback]

I put these base mounts on mine as the rings I am using are a Picatinny style mount. The rings would not work with the Weaver Style bases. They also offer them for the round receiver, part # is 410615

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1008846990?pid=386926

Yes, need to be wary of the difference between Weaver & Picatinny, also called Mil-STD-1913 rail. They are close but not quite. While weaver rings will fit either style, Picatinny rings will fit only Picatinny rails.

[charlie b]

I know the factory rings from my Axis XP fit the Weaver rail just fine.

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[KMW1954]

Yes, need to be wary of the difference between Weaver & Picatinny, also called Mil-STD-1913 rail. They are close but not quite. While weaver rings will fit either style, Picatinny rings will fit only Picatinny rails.

The Athlon Armor rings have two cross bars and will not fit the grooves of the Weaver bases.