Savage Arms 110 Carbon Predator: a new lightweight hunting rifle
The new Savage Arms 110 Carbon Predator bolt-action rifle turns the hunter into the hunted with its granite-textured lightweight AccuFit polymer stock and carbon-wrapped PROOF Research barrel, keeping overall weight to a minimum
The Savage Arms 110 Carbon Predator bolt-action hunting rifle is the latest entry in the vast Savage Arms 110 line of rifles, and has been optimized specifically for hunting small and mid-sized predators, for varmint hunting, and more generally to provide accuracy and reliability in all those hunting conditions that require a rifle to be stable, precise, hard-hitting, and yet lightweight enough to be carried more or less effortlessly on long distances.
The Savage Arms 110 Carbon Predator bolt-action rifle is manufactured in six popular hunting calibers – .223 Remington, .308 Winchester, .22-250 Remington, 6mm ARC, 6.5 Creedmoor, and .300 AAC "Blackout" – and does manage to meet all the aforementioned demands, including an overall weight of 3,08 kilograms (6.59 lbs) when empty.
Savage Arms 110 Carbon Predator bolt-action hunting rifle – right side
Definitely not a menial feat, which the new Savage Arms 110 Carbon Predator bolt-action hunting rifle pulls in no small parts thanks to a PROOF Research carbon-fiber wrapped, stainless steel cut-rifled barrel.
The Savage Arms 110 Carbon Predator features a 457 mm / 18" or 558 mm / 22" barrel, depending on the caliber; all come a threaded muzzle, allowing the use of accessories such as flash hiders, muzzle brakes, or sound suppressors where allowed by law.
Savage Arms 110 Carbon Predator bolt-action hunting rifle – left side
The action of the Savage Arms 110 Carbon Predator is manufactured out of matte black carbon steel action: the bolt is fluted for faster cycling, to reduice weight, and to provide drainage points for any kind of gunk that may otherwise hinder operation. The receiver features 2-piece Weaver style bases for scopes.
The new Savage Arms 110 Carbon Predator rifle also comes with a sliding safety located behind the action, at quick and easy thumb reach; a floating bolt head designed to allow a few thousandths of an inch of movement and to adjust itself for a perfect fit typically only found in rifles with hand-lapped locking lugs; and an externally user-adjustable AccuTrigger, offering a weight range between 1,13 kg / 2.5 lbs anmd 2,72 kg / 6 lbs.
The rifle features a blue, granite-textured, Sporter-style polymer stock with the Company's own AccuFit system, based on a combination of interchangeable comb risers and length-of-pull inserts to create a custom fit for any shooter.
The stock and the action of the 110 Carbon Predator rifle are kept together by Savage Arms' own, patented AccuStock bedding system: a rigid aluminum rail system firmly embedded in the stock throughout the forend.
Rather than uni-directionally engaging the action at one or two points, the AccuStock system engages it three-dimensionally along its entire length, providing compatively higher levels of rigidity and stability if compared with standard bedding systems.
Other features of the new Savage Arms 110 Carbon Predator bolt-action hunting rifle include a set of slip-proof inserts on the grip and handguard for a secure hold in almost all conditions; two sling swivel studs; and a detachable magazine feeding system, with all models feeding through 4-rounds Accuracy International Chassis System (AICS) single-stack polymer magazines exception made for the 6mm ARC version, which uses a 10 rounds magazine.
The Savage Arms 110 Carbon Predator bolt-action hunting rifle is currently available on the US commercial market at a suggested retail price of $1,695.00 for all variants. No information concerning export availability and pricing has been released so far; potential foreign buyers shall address their questions to their closest authorized Savage Arms distributor.