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I am thinking of picking up a Savage 110BA. Anyone here ever use one or have pics of the groupings shot with this rifle. I would like to know what everyone thinks about this rifle since i'm sure most here have much more experience with long range shooting and the .338 Lapua than I do. Any opinons would be much appreciated.

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1) wrong forum, this is a competition forum
2) all factory guns shoot about the same, and if anyone tells you otherwise, they either sell the stuff, or they don't know what they're talking about... if you like it - buy it.
3) There is a perpetual and irrelevent Savage versus Remington debate on this website. If you want free advice, I defintely suggest you get it from someone holding such a rifle in his hands, not claiming to own one behind his keyboard.
 
If you are looking to get into long range competition shooting the .338 Lapua wouldn't be the the most cost effective way to start. Beside heavy recoil and expensive components there are only a couple of 1000 yard ranges in Ontario that have a safety template large enough.
 
If you're shooting a 338LM or 300WM for competition in Ontario, you might want to look at the ORA website. They offer precision competitions where these calibers are welcome, along with the muzzle brakes that usually adorn these barrels. For the most part the military targets are snaps or movers. Only longer range targets are slow deliberate fire (600 yards plus).

w.w.w.ontariorifleassociation.org.
 
I appreciate the info, I think it is going to be a while before I ever shoot competevly though. I'll start working up from 300-400yd and up as I get more comfortable with the technicalites involved in shooting long ranges.
 
i have a 110ba the recoil is like nothing for a .338lm nice gun i love it. sure most poeple will tell you to build a gun not buy factory but w/e its a nice gun and if one day u do decide to build you have ur scope and other accesories already. i'd say run out and buy it u'll enjoy it alot.
 
So what would the advantages vs dis-advantages of going with the .300WM or .338LM?

I am shooting .300WM now, as best I can using my SIG 970 SHR with a 4200 2.5-10 40mm...so I have the dies, brass, projectiles, etc already. But I might consider the 110BA in .338LM if there was an appreciable advantage...

The SIG is obviously primarily a hunting rifle but still fun at the range, at least out to 300yds...until I can afford the Savage.

Jim
 
jakfrost said:
So what would the advantages vs dis-advantages of going with the .300WM or .338LM?
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From a competition stand point (at least here in Ontario) there are a few disadvantages of the .338 LM. One is the availablitiy of ranges that have a safety template big enough. No template problems at Borden however at Connaught I believe there is some magic formula between MV vs. BC.
Both the .300 WM and .338 LM are not allowed on other ranges like Cedar Springs, Winona and Kingston that the ORA uses, due to the safety template.

If your rifle has a muzzle brake you will be limited to precision matches unless you can remove it. No muzzle brakes allowed in F Class competitions. Even during a practice you will likely be treated as a leper and sent down the line with the other muzzle brake shooters:p

By caliber alone the .300 WM and .338 LM put you into the F Open class. Not a good place to start for a newbie. During a competition it is common to fire between 50-70 shots per day, that's a lot of recoil for a day of fun.

There are plenty of other non magnum calibers that will shoot better at longe range, with less recoil and at less cost.

Before spending your hard earned $$$ on a rifle, spend $45 and take in one of the ORA's Introductory Days.
 
As previously stated, I missed the autumn opportunities, although I did drive up twice in the hope of finding someone ( anyone ) around whom I could speak with and perhaps garner some 'pearls' from...along the lines of just what you are telling me now.

Winters are long, it would be nice to at least have an idea of what the courses of fire are, equipment req'd for each, etc. I was involved in ISU and Practical Pistol for many, many years but the long gun area is completely new to me. With the exception of .22 in Cadets and FN C1 in the reserve, my long gun experience has been 40 years of hunting.

I was hoping to be able to research some loading equipment and loads in preparation for the new season but I guess waiting another few months won't kill me...

Come on spring!

Jim
 
Yes I saw that and drooled all over it...it would require an overnight stay I'm afraid, at least 5 hrs driving each way...with 4 or 5 dates to cover the entire course, that really adds up.
Plus my schedule doesn't really allow much flexibility, we are on duty ( 1 hr callout ), 20 days a month, and only get the next months schedule in the last week of the preceding month.
All this to say if it was being held in Ottawa there is a chance I could make one or two of the dates, but Burlington is out of the question, unfortunately.
 
yes beware of the costs of ammo and accessories ie. $1800.00 was my scope & rings (thats pretty inexpensive too) and it is like $5 per round for 338LM. i do reload and that brings the cost and accuracy up. my range allowes any caliber and i can shoot 300 yrds so its good for me. keep those things in mind when deciding and if you want to know anything about the 110ba feel free to pm me.
 
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All this to say if it was being held in Ottawa there is a chance I could make one or two of the dates,
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It maybe coming to the Ottawa valley late 2011 or as maynard posted get a hold of manitou210 here on nutz as the NCRRA maybe looking at a Intro day.

A word of caution if manitou offers to shoot for lunch, run away, quickly.:)
 
I have a 110BA in 300WM and love it! I chose the 300Win Mag because I believe and understand these few things.
1) to get good at shooting long range, you need to shoot.....ALLOT!(Trigger Time)
2) If you shoot the 300 Win Mag. You will be able to afford to shoot ALLOT more!
3) Loading components are available EVERYWHERE! And at a good price.
4) Get yourself very good optics, and a scope level.(It makes your shots more consistant & repeatable) It will pay off more than anything!
5) this rifle has very little recoil for a 300 Win Mag! VERY LITTLE! My buddies 10year old boy shot it at 500yds. and hit the 3" Bull 3 times! That makes it fun!!!
 
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In order to get good at the long range game, you need to shoot, "Allot."
I got the 110BA in .300wm and love it! i can afford to shoot often and the bullet choice is out of this world! So far I have shot out to 1300yds, and plan to extend it to 1760yds. If you want to get bigger(.338LM), just upgrade later. it can be an expensive sport, but there is nothing like seeing your hit on a small target over a kilometer away!
I just started shooting the Berger 210Gr. VLD, (Hunting variety, red box).& R22 powder. (Fed 215Mag. Match primers). My first group with this bullet recipe shot into 0.165"! Yes you read right, 0.165"! I didnt expect it either! one of the best groups I ever shot with a magnum rifle! I will try this again this weekend. Hopefully I can keep it under 0.5" That would make for a very effective long range rig. All I have to do is shoot my best. Thats the hard part.
Gook luck and have fun with what ever you choose!
 
dthunter said:
I have a 110BA in 300WM and love it! I chose the 300Win Mag because I believe and understand these few things.
1) to get good at shooting long range, you need to shoot.....ALLOT!(Trigger Time)
2) If you shoot the 300 Win Mag. You will be able to afford to shoot ALLOT more!
3) Loading components are available EVERYWHERE! And at a good price.
4) Get yourself very good optics, and a scope level.(It makes your shots more consistant & repeatable) It will pay off more than anything!
5) this rifle has very little recoil for a 300 Win Mag! VERY LITTLE! My buddies 10year old boy shot it at 500yds. and hit the 3" Bull 3 times! That makes it fun!!!
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My thoughts exactly, add in a rebarrel for a savage long action is pretty cheap down the road it was a no brainer. Plus it can be rebarreled to 338LM because the brake is the same on both.

My buddy shot mine at 500yrds, aimed where I told him to, and rang a 6" gong. 8th ever large rifle shot of his life... So now he's hooked...

For the money this rifle in 300wm is a good value, period.
 
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