Savage 110 Magpul Hunter

The History of Savage Arms

Savage Arms was founded in 1894 by Arthur Savage in Utica, New York. Arthur Savage held two important patents at the time: a patent for a repeating rifle with a single-column magazine lever-action rifle, which he acquired in 1891, and a patent for a hammerless lever-action design. That paved the way for Savage’s quick rise to success.

The company’s first breakthrough came in 1895 when it introduced Model 1895 – the first hammerless lever-action rifle on the market. It was modeled after Model 1892, an earlier design that never saw production due to losing a bid for a US Army contract. Model 1895, however, won the contract for New York National Guard, but it was soon canceled due to getting caught in a contemporary political climate.

Savage continued investing efforts into the production of military-grade weapons. It was named one of the two finalists in the US Army trials for a .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol, and it lost only to the now-famous Colt M1911. Savage used the gained experience to produce high-quality pocket pistols, though, which resulted in the introduction of Model 1907, 1915, and 1917.

During World War I, Savage was merged with the Driggs-Seabury Ordnance company. The joint company focused all its efforts on the production of Lewis machine guns and heavy equipment for war purposes. 

Between the two wars, Savage decided to expand its business inside the USA. In 1920 it bought Stevens Arms of Chicopee, followed by A.H. Fox Gun Co. of Philadelphia and Davis-Warner Arms and CrescentArms Co. of Norwich in 1930. Success followed and in 1939 Savage introduced the Model 24 combination gun which sold over a million copies.

When World War II commenced, though, Savage was once again ready to answer the call of duty. It focused all its resources on war efforts, producing a staggering number of weapons. It already signed a contract with Auto Ordinance Co. in 1938 to manufacture the famous .45 caliber Thompson submachine gun, and most of these submachine guns that were used in WWII were produced by none other than Savage. The company was also contracted by the US government in 1940 to produce .30 and .50 caliber Browning machine guns. On top of that, Savage manufactured one of the most mass-produced bolt-action rifles of WWII, the British No. 4 Lee–Enfield. A record of 1.2 million Lee-Enfield rifles was produced by Savage during the time of war.

Production dialed down after the war, though. In 1946, Savage closed its facilities in Utica and moved all its operations to the Stevens manufacturing premises. Even though the Model 110 was introduced in 1958, which remains one of the company’s most successful rifles to this date, Savage started to experience some issues. In 1960 all production was moved to the current location of Westfield, Massachusetts, and what followed was a series of different ownerships over the company. Savage gradually ran into serious financial problems and in 1988 the company declared bankruptcy.

The company had to cut back on its manufacturing costs to the point where it even stopped producing short-action configurations of its most successful model, the aforementioned Model 110. It wasn’t until 1995 when Savage returned to private ownership led by Ronald Coburn who sort of rejuvenated the whole company.

In 2002 Savage introduced and patented AccuTrigger – a safe and user-adjustable trigger that soon became a success. The following year, in 2003, the company was named Manufacturer of the Year by the Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence, further reaffirming Savage’s distinction. Four years later, on May 15, 2007, Savage 93R17 BTVS has been named the best rifle in the Best of the Best presentation by Shooting Times, Sporting Gun, and Shooting Gazette magazines.

In 2013 Savage once again changed ownership. It was acquired by Orbital ATK for 315 million dollars, and it was later handed over to Vista Outdoor which later sold it for $170 million in 2019 to a group of private investors led by Savage’s management.

The company also had its logo changed in the middle of the 2010s when it decided to retire its old logo that presumably featured Chief Lame Deer, a native-American tribesman leader. The latter supposedly approached Arthur Savage in 1919 to purchase rifles for his tribe. In exchange for a discount, Lame Deer agreed to a deal. According to the deal, Savage was allowed to use Lame Deer’s face for promotional purposes. Many doubt the authenticity of this story, however, and Savage itself removed it from its official website as well.

Savage 110 Magpul Hunter Rifle Review

Figure 1: Savage 110 Magpul Hunter in .308 Win. (Source: https://twitter.com/SavageArms)

Savage 110 Magpul Hunter is a modern take on the tried-and-tested Model 110. Savage partnered up with Magpul Industries, an American designer and manufacturer of high-tech polymer and composite firearms accessories. The partnership resulted in a rifle built to withstand the elements, with a Cerakote Tungsten finish that protects against corrosion, and a high-quality synthetic stock that, among other things, gives the rifle a modern and aggressive look.

The Magpul Hunter’s synthetic stock also includes adjustable length of pull and comb height options, ensuring a comfortable fit for shooters of all sizes. There are also M-LOK slots on the fore-end, further adding to the Magpul’s versatility.

110 Magpul Hunter comes with Savage’s patented adjustable AccuTrigger, which allows the shooter to safely customize the trigger pull for a smoother and more precise shot without the help of a gunsmith. For added safety, there is a 3-position thumb safety button on the tang.

The rifle is available in both left and right-handed versions and comes equipped with an 18-inch threaded heavy barrel made of carbon steel. The barrel is suitable for a variety of shooting needs and it is threaded, so it can easily accommodate muzzle devices. The rifle also comes with a detachable magazine with a capacity of 5 rounds.

The receiver of the 110 Magpul Hunter is drilled and tapped for mounting optics and other accessories, but it comes pre-equipped with a 1-piece 20 MOA Picatinny rail which greatly extends the possibilities of installation of sights and other attachments. If you are planning to replace the rail with a different scope mounting option, then you need to keep in mind that the receiver is drilled for 8-40 screws, which is different than on the older models that are drilled for 6-48 screws.

In addition to its functional features, the Savage 110 Magpul Hunter has a sleek and tactical appearance. The combination of the Cerakote Tungsten finish and the Magpul synthetic stock give the rifle a modern, high-tech look. The tactical knurled bolt handle also adds to the rifle's aggressive aesthetic.

Savage 110 Magpul Hunter Calibers

Savage Magpul Hunter is available in two popular calibers:

• 6.5 Creedmoor

• 308 Win.

Savage 110 Magpul Hunter Variants

Savage 110 Magpul Hunter is currently available in three additional variants:

• Savage 110 Magpul Hunter FDE

• Savage 110 Magpul Hunter FDE BP/CAB

• Savage 110 Magpul Hunter Left Hand

The receiver of Savage 110 Magpul Hunter features a pre-installed 20-MOA Picatinny rail.

Figure 2: The action of the Savage 110 Magpul Hunter with a visible 20-MOA Picatinny rail mounted on top of the receiver (Source: Savage Arms)

Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Savage 110 Magpul Hunter

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Savage 110 Magpul Hunter

The necessary condition for rifles to have one-piece scope mounts interchangeable is that the mounting surfaces of these rifles match in every dimension.

Therefore, all rifles that come with a Picatinny rail will have one-piece scope mounts interchangeable with Savage 110 Magpul Hunter.

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Savage 110 Magpul Hunter

There’s a similar situation with two-piece scope mounts. Any rifle that has a Picatinny rail mounted on its mounting surface will have two-piece scope mounts interchangeable with the Savage 110 Magpul Hunter, too.

Should you have any additional information regarding possible mount matches, please contact us. We will gladly accept your help and expand our database accordingly.

Best Scope Mounts for Savage 110 Magpul Hunter

Fixed Scope Mounts for Savage 110 Magpul Hunter

We would recommend this 30 mm Henneberger HMS Tactics fixed mount for your Savage 110 Magpul Hunter if you’re looking for a quality fixed scope mounting solution. It ensures sturdiness and reliability, is made of steel, and comes with a 30-year warranty.

Order Henneberger HMS Tactics fixed mount for Picatinny

Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts for Savage Model 110 Elite Precision

This ERA-TAC one-piece tactical scope mount earned our top recommendation for a detachable repeatable scope mount for Savage 110 Magpul Hunter. It is reliable and extremely versatile and is thus a great choice for your rifle. It is manufactured in Germany, is made of aluminum, and has a 2-year warranty attached to it

Check out ERA-TAC one-piece mount, GEN-2

Help Us Build Our Riflescope Mounts Database

If you happen to own this or any other rifle, we would appreciate it if you could help us expand our database by sending us some photos of the rifle receiver (the bare mounting surface of the rifle without the mounts installed). For your help, our company offers a fair return in terms of practical rewards.

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