Want a deer gun for East Coast whitetails? Nothing says you can’t grab a lever-action .30-30 or a box of slugs for your shotgun and call it a day. Need something for big game hunts out west? That can be a tricky one.
Hunting mule deer, elk, antelope, and bears west of the Mississippi calls for a rifle that’s powerful enough to ethically take big game at several hundred yards. The stock should ideally take cues from the world of precision shooting to keep you accurate. It should also be light since you’ll likely be hiking several miles a day.
The all-new Savage 110 PPR checks all these boxes and then some.
Savage 110 PPR Specs & Features
- Caliber: .308 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, .300 WSM, 6.6 PRC, 28 Nosler, .30-06 Sprg, .270 Win, .300 Win Mag, 7mm PRC
- Action: Bolt-action
- Capacity: 3+1
- Stock: Grayboe Phoenix 2
- Barrel: Proof Research carbon fiber-wrapped stainless steel
- Barrel Length: 20”
- MSRP: $2,399
- Fully adjustable Grayboe Phoenix 2 stock
- Carbon fiber-wrapped Proof Research barrel
- Available in popular big game cartridges
Savage built the 110 PPR (Professional Pursuit Rifle) around its good, old 110 action. I’ve used the same action and adjustable AccuTrigger in the 110 Precision, and it’s a solid combination.
Cartridge offerings make it clear that this rifle is made for western hunts where the critters are big and the engagement distances are long. Take your pick from .308 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, .300 WSM, 6.5 PRC, 28 Nosler, .30-06 Sprg, .270 Win, .300 Win Mag, and 7mm PRC.
Regardless of which cartridge you choose, the green Cerakote-treated action gets paired with a 20-inch carbon fiber-wrapped barrel from Proof Research and sits atop a three-round AICS magazine. The 20-MOA Picatinny rail will help you get the most out of your scope’s elevation travel.
Gone are the days of heavy, wooden stocks leading the charge on opening day. The 110 PPR comes with a 39-ounce Grayboe Phoenix 2 stock that’s adjustable for comb height and length of pull. Four QD cups are built in so you can mount a sling or pull it off in seconds, whether you’re a righty or lefty.
I’m also a big fan of the stock’s vertical grip and wide, flat-bottomed forend. These are small design details that make a big difference when you need to make a precise shot from an unconventional position.
Savage developed the 110 PPR in collaboration with chef Mike Robinson. To say that he and his colleagues put the rifle through its paces in the process of supplying their UK-based wild game restaurants with fresh, sustainably sourced venison would be an understatement.
“I have harvested over 200 deer of all species, about 70% shot in the head and neck, and 30% body shots,” Robinson said of his time with a 110 PPR prototype. “I have missed a couple from human error, but I have never had a rifle malfunction in all that time. My head deer manager, Warren, with his PPR, has harvested over 400 deer in the same time, and has a similar story.”
In other words, the 110 PPR should be able to handle whatever you have lined up for this fall.
Savage lists an MSRP of $2,399 for the 110 PPR.
What do you think of the new Savage 110 PPR? Let us know below. For more great game-getters, check out our guide to the Best Hunting Rifles of 2024.
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