Savage Model 11 Long Range Hunter
The new Savage Long Range Hunter is a very compelling rifle. As the name suggests, it is designed for long range hunting where accuracy is paramount. It is packed full of features including the AccuStock, an adjustable muzzle brake and an adjustable comb.
I believe this is the first rifle to feature Savage's new adjustable muzzle brake. The idea behind adjustable brakes is that they can be find tuned for individual loads so that the rifle jumps back on target, allowing the shooter to see if the game was hit. I have heard it also said that adjusting a brake can help accuracy.
The Savage rifles are now equipped with Savage P.A.D (Personal Anti-Recoil Device) recoil pads. Premium recoil pads are now commonplace, so this is not a big deal.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Caliber | .308 Win and .300 WSM |
| Action | Short |
| Capacity | 3 (.308), 2 (.300) |
| Finish | / Black |
| Barrel | 26" |
| Twist | 1:10 |
| Stock | Synthetic. Karsten adjustable comb. |
| Total Length | 46.5" |
| Weight | 8.4 lbs |
| Other Features | Adjustable muzzlebrake, AccuTrigger, AccuStock, Savage P.A.D |
| MSRP (Price) | $934 (.308), $972 (.300 WSM) |
I just bought the 338 LRH …. Can some body direct me in the right direction for a compatible scope for this cannon…
i recently bought this rifle in 300 win mag i have been completly impressed with the accuracy in this rifle. Used Barnes TTSX 180 grain factory ammo and i can put 3 bullets down range and each wil touch each other at 100 yards. I love this rifle i shot my first elk with it this year and droped it like a ton of bricks. But i have had problems with this rifle my muzzle break is stuck in the open position, the rubber coating on my stock is peeling for the second time. and if i slam the bolt shut in a fast shooting situation the damn thing jams itself up and wont fire. i recently contacted savage and they said to send it in and if their policy is to fix and send back but if the gun is pronounced parishable they will just send me a new one. I am not saying this is a bad rifle because its so accurate even with the muzzle break stuck open idk if this should or shuldnt decrease acuracy but still a great gun since it can shoot just as good if not beter groups than those $7,500.00 1000 sireis and 1200 sireis gunworks rifles id say savage is gona give the gunworks rifle a run for their mony accuracy and money wise
i’m going to purchase a savage model 11,any information would be helpful
looking for my first long range rifle…Is the above mentioned rifle a good choice???
@ c. trapp –
LMAO. Now THAT makes sense!
It never consciously occurred to me that it’s a muzzle brake not a muzzle break.
muscle break, n: When mounting a recoil reduction device to the tip of a barrel of a firearm without any tools (muscle powered), it is advisable to take a break of five to ten minutes before finally tightening the mount. This is referred to as “muscle break”.
I don’t know about this specific brake, but the Savage catalog that came in the mail mentions an adjustable brake that can be fully opened or fully closed. Muzzle brakes have some disadvantages re shock & sound, so there may be times when closing it is advantageous.
Cymond, good point!
Steve,
I think you only had it as “break” once incorrectly. I saw it typed correctly more times than incorrectly anyway. I realize it’s pretty easy to mistype something if you’re not paying close attention when you’re quickly turning out an article. My comment was directed more at the posters on here.
Josh, lol, I make that mistake all the time. Not sure why, seems my brain is just wired wrongly!
What’s a “muzzle break,” guys? Does that mean that the weapon opens up at the muzzle? Something similar to a “break-action,” like on a double-barrelled shotgun?
Josh, fixed
Nice price point for a rifle of this quality.
Oh wait. I was thinking of the Model 111 LRH, not the Model 11 LRH.
These are also chambered in 6.5-284, and is the first factory rifle to be so chambered. I dig it, but you’d have to take off the muzzle break if you wanted to use it in NRA High Power competition.
that break adjustment system looks a lot like the BOSS system that browning offers on their rifles.
rubbershotgun, I agree