Savage Arms 110 Predator .243 Winchester: Precision and Adaptability for the Modern Hunter and Shooter

For serious hunters and precision shooters who demand a firearm that offers both exceptional accuracy and unparalleled customization, the Savage Arms 110 Predator chambered in the versatile .243 Winchester stands out as a top-tier choice. This isn't just another bolt-action rifle; it's a meticulously engineered system designed to deliver consistent, repeatable performance, whether you're stalking elusive game in varied terrains or punching tight groups on the target range. The Savage 110 Predator, specifically the SKU 57003, redefines what a factory rifle can offer, providing a tailored shooting experience that significantly enhances accuracy and comfort.

Are you looking for a rifle that genuinely adapts to your unique body mechanics, rather than forcing you to adapt to it? Do you need a lightweight, potent cartridge capable of taking down medium game while excelling at varmint control? The Savage 110 Predator answers these crucial questions, empowering shooters to achieve their full potential.

Who is the Savage 110 Predator Designed For?

This rifle is an ideal companion for a diverse range of shooting enthusiasts:

• Dedicated Hunters: Particularly those pursuing medium-sized game like deer, pronghorn, and sheep, as well as notorious varmints such as coyotes, groundhogs, and prairie dogs. The .243 Winchester's flat trajectory and ample power make it incredibly effective across varied distances.
• Precision Target Shooters: Individuals who prioritize tight groups and consistent shot placement will appreciate the rifle's inherent accuracy features, including its fluted, heavy button-rifled barrel and the innovative AccuTrigger.
• Shooters Seeking Customization and Ergonomics: If you've ever struggled to find a rifle with a "perfect fit," the Savage 110 Predator's AccuFit system is a game-changer, ensuring optimal eye alignment with optics and a comfortable length-of-pull.
• New Shooters and Youth: The moderate recoil of the .243 Winchester, combined with the rifle's customizable fit, makes it an excellent platform for those learning to shoot or recoil-sensitive individuals, allowing them to build fundamental skills without discomfort.
• Versatile Outdoorsmen: For those who need one rifle to cover a wide range of hunting scenarios, from predator calling in open fields to deer hunting in mixed woodlands, the .243 Win caliber and the rifle's design provide exceptional adaptability.

Unpacking the Core Technologies: The Savage Arms Advantage

Savage Arms has built a reputation for innovation, and the 110 Predator model truly embodies this philosophy with its suite of proprietary technologies, each designed to improve accuracy, safety, and shooter comfort.

1. The AccuFit™ System: Your Rifle, Your Fit

One of the most revolutionary aspects of the Savage 110 Predator is its integrated AccuFit™ System. This modular stock system addresses a fundamental challenge in shooting: achieving a consistent, comfortable, and anatomically correct rifle fit. A proper fit is not just about comfort; it's a direct pathway to enhanced accuracy and reduced shooter fatigue.

The AccuFit system provides two key areas of adjustment:

• Comb Riser Heights: The rifle comes with five interchangeable comb risers. These allow you to perfectly align your eye with your scope, ensuring a clear and consistent sight picture with every shot. This eliminates the common issue of "head lift" or strain to get a proper cheek weld, which can lead to inconsistencies in aiming.
• Length-of-Pull (LOP) Inserts: Four composite inserts enable you to precisely adjust the rifle's length-of-pull. Whether you're wearing heavy winter clothing or a light t-shirt, or if multiple shooters with different arm lengths use the rifle, you can achieve the ideal distance from the trigger to the butt pad. A correct LOP ensures proper posture, better recoil absorption, and more natural trigger control.

Benefits of AccuFit:

• Improved Accuracy: Consistent cheek weld and eye alignment lead to more precise aiming.
• Reduced Recoil Sensation: A rifle that fits properly distributes recoil more effectively, making shooting more comfortable.
• Enhanced Comfort and Endurance: Less strain means you can shoot longer without discomfort, leading to better practice sessions and more enjoyable hunts.
• Adaptability: Easily adjusts for different shooters or seasonal clothing variations.

2. The AccuStock™: A Foundation for Precision

Working in concert with AccuFit is the AccuStock™. This unique, rigid rail system is firmly embedded throughout the rifle's fore-end within the synthetic stock. Unlike traditional bedding methods, the AccuStock engages the action three-dimensionally along its entire length. This provides an unparalleled level of stability and rigidity, essentially "bedding" the action to the stock with precision.

Benefits of AccuStock:

• Enhanced Accuracy: By creating a stress-free environment for the barrel and action, it promotes consistent harmonics and improved shot-to-shot accuracy, rivaling custom-bedded rifles.
• Consistency: Eliminates the common causes of accuracy degradation related to stock flex or changes in temperature/humidity.
• Durability: Provides a robust platform that stands up to the rigors of field use.

3. The AccuTrigger™: Precision at Your Fingertips

Savage Arms revolutionized factory triggers with the introduction of the user-adjustable AccuTrigger™. This innovative trigger system allows the shooter to customize the pull weight without requiring a gunsmith, all while maintaining the highest levels of safety.

The AccuTrigger features a small, bladed safety lever within the main trigger shoe. The rifle will not fire unless both the main trigger and the safety blade are simultaneously depressed. This design permits a light, crisp, and creep-free trigger pull, which is paramount for achieving maximum accuracy.

Benefits of AccuTrigger:

• Improved Accuracy: A light, crisp trigger pull minimizes shooter-induced movement, leading to tighter groups.
• Enhanced Safety: The integrated safety blade prevents accidental discharge even with a very light trigger setting.
• Personalization: Shooters can adjust the pull weight to their preference, optimizing the rifle for different shooting scenarios.

The Power and Versatility of the .243 Winchester Caliber

The Savage Arms 110 Predator is chambered in .243 Winchester, one of the most popular and versatile rifle cartridges ever developed. Introduced in 1955, the .243 Win quickly gained acclaim for its dual capability: effective for both varmint hunting and medium game.

• Varmint Hunter's Dream: With lighter bullets (e.g., 55-80 grains), the .243 Win achieves blistering velocities, often exceeding 3,700 feet per second. This results in an incredibly flat trajectory, making it ideal for long-range shots on small, agile targets like coyotes, prairie dogs, and groundhogs. The high velocity and explosive bullet performance ensure quick, humane kills and minimize pelt damage when appropriate.
• Deer and Medium Game Adept: When loaded with heavier bullets (e.g., 90-105 grains), the .243 Win has more than enough energy and penetration for ethically taking deer, antelope, and similar-sized animals. Its manageable recoil makes it a favorite for new hunters and those who prefer a cartridge that is less punishing on the shoulder compared to larger calibers, allowing for better shot placement.
• Moderate Recoil: The .243 Winchester is renowned for its mild recoil, especially in a rifle with the weight and design of the 110 Predator. This significantly contributes to shooter comfort, reduces flinching, and helps maintain a clear sight picture through the shot, facilitating quicker follow-up shots if needed.
• Ammunition Availability: Being a ubiquitous cartridge, .243 Winchester ammunition is widely available in a vast array of bullet types and weights, catering to every specific hunting or shooting need.

Beyond the Core: Additional Features Enhancing Performance

While the AccuFit, AccuStock, and AccuTrigger form the heart of the Savage 110 Predator's performance, several other design elements contribute to its overall excellence and field readiness.

• Precision Barrel Design: The 24-inch carbon steel barrel is a key component for accuracy. It features button-rifling, a manufacturing process known for producing highly consistent and accurate barrels. The barrel is also fluted, which serves multiple purposes:
  • Weight Reduction: Makes the rifle lighter and easier to carry during long hunts.
  • Increased Surface Area: Promotes faster cooling of the barrel during rapid firing, maintaining accuracy over extended shooting sessions.
  • Stiffness: Can enhance rigidity, contributing to accuracy.
  The 1:9.25" twist rate is optimized to stabilize a wide range of .243 Winchester bullet weights, from lighter varmint rounds to heavier deer loads.
• Threaded Muzzle: A critical feature for modern shooters, the barrel comes with a threaded end cap. This allows for the easy attachment of suppressors (sound moderators) or muzzle brakes.
  • Suppressor Compatibility: Ideal for hunters who wish to protect their hearing and reduce noise signature in the field.
  • Muzzle Brake Compatibility: Can further reduce felt recoil and muzzle rise, enhancing shooting comfort and allowing for quicker follow-up shots.
• Ergonomic Stock Design: Beyond the AccuFit system, the overall design of the Mossy Oak Terra camo synthetic stock is crafted for superior ergonomics. The soft grip fore-end and pistol grip provide a secure and comfortable hold, even in wet conditions or when wearing gloves. This enhanced grip translates to better rifle control and more consistent shot placement.
• Detachable Box Magazine: The 4+1 capacity detachable box magazine (four in the magazine, one in the chamber) offers several advantages:
  • Quick Reloads: Allows for fast and efficient reloading in the field or at the range.
  • Safe Unloading: Enables safe and easy unloading of the rifle by simply removing the magazine.
  • Reliability: Savage's magazines are known for their robust construction and reliable feeding.
• Optics Ready: Two-Piece Weaver Base: The receiver comes pre-fitted with a two-piece Weaver-style base. This provides a sturdy and reliable platform for mounting your preferred scope or other optics. This "optics-ready" design means you can quickly and easily equip the rifle with the sighting system that best suits your needs without additional modifications.
• Durable Finish: The rifle features a matte black metal finish on the barrel and receiver, providing excellent corrosion resistance and a non-glare surface ideal for hunting. The Mossy Oak Terra camo finish stock blends seamlessly into various natural environments, offering practical concealment for hunters.

Why Choose the Savage 110 Predator 57003?

The Savage Arms 110 Predator in .243 Winchester (SKU 57003) isn't just a collection of features; it's a cohesive system built for superior performance and shooter satisfaction.

• Unrivaled Custom Fit: The AccuFit system truly sets this rifle apart, offering a level of personalized fit previously only available through custom gunsmithing. This translates directly to improved accuracy and comfort.
• Inherent Accuracy: The combination of the AccuStock bedding system, button-rifled fluted barrel, and the adjustable AccuTrigger provides a platform capable of sub-MOA accuracy with quality ammunition.
• Versatile Caliber: The .243 Winchester cartridge is a proven performer for a wide range of hunting and shooting applications, offering a balance of velocity, energy, and manageable recoil.
• Ready for Any Challenge: From its robust construction to its optics-ready design and threaded muzzle, the 110 Predator is prepared for whatever the field or range demands.
• Exceptional Value: Savage Arms consistently delivers rifles that outperform their price point, and the 110 Predator is a prime example of this commitment to quality and innovation.

For discerning shooters seeking a high-performance, adaptable, and incredibly accurate rifle for hunting or target shooting, the Savage Arms 110 Predator 57003 in .243 Winchester is an outstanding investment. It's a rifle that inspires confidence and helps you achieve your best shot, every time. This remarkable firearm is readily available for purchase at DEGuns, where you can explore its capabilities further and speak with experts about your specific needs.

Common Questions About the Savage 110 Predator and .243 Win

Many prospective rifle owners have specific inquiries about this versatile setup. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions:

• Is the .243 Winchester a good caliber for deer hunting?
  Yes, the .243 Winchester is an excellent choice for deer hunting, especially for whitetail deer, mule deer, and pronghorn. When using appropriate bullet weights (typically 90-105 grains) and bullet construction for hunting, it delivers sufficient energy and penetration for ethical kills at common hunting ranges. Its flat trajectory also makes it effective in open terrain.
• How accurate is the Savage 110 Predator?
  Thanks to the AccuStock, AccuTrigger, and quality Savage barrels, the 110 Predator series is known for its excellent out-of-the-box accuracy, often capable of producing sub-MOA (Minute of Angle) groups with suitable ammunition and a skilled shooter.
• Can I really customize the fit of this rifle without a gunsmith?
  Absolutely. The Savage AccuFit system is designed for user-friendly adjustment. You can change the comb height and length-of-pull inserts yourself in minutes using simple tools, allowing you to achieve a perfect, personalized fit without needing professional assistance.
• What is the benefit of the fluted and threaded barrel?
  The fluting on the barrel helps reduce weight, increases surface area for better heat dissipation (which can maintain accuracy during prolonged shooting), and adds a distinctive look. The threaded muzzle allows you to easily attach accessories like sound suppressors or muzzle brakes, which can reduce noise or felt recoil respectively.
• Is the .243 Winchester suitable for new shooters due to its recoil?
  Yes, the .243 Winchester is highly recommended for new shooters or those who are sensitive to recoil. It has significantly less recoil than larger deer hunting calibers like .30-06 or .308 Winchester, making it more comfortable to shoot and easier to learn proper shooting fundamentals without developing a flinch.
• Where can I purchase the Savage Arms 110 Predator (SKU 57003)?
  The Savage Arms 110 Predator in .243 Winchester, UPC 011356570031, is available at leading firearm retailers, including DEGuns. You can find this model and other Savage Arms products on deguns.com, offering a convenient and reliable source for your firearm needs.

Detailed Specifications

Feature	Detail
Brand	Savage Arms
Series	Predator
Model	110
Caliber	.243 Win
Capacity	4+1
Action	Bolt
Barrel Length	24"
Overall Length (OAL)	44.25"
Weight	8.69 lbs
Stock Material	Synthetic
Stock Finish	Mossy Oak Terra
Stock Description	Adjustable AccuStock
Barrel Finish	Matte Black
Receiver Finish	Matte Black
Receiver Material	Carbon Steel
Barrel Description	Fluted, Heavy Button-Rifled
Muzzle	Threaded
Twist Rate	1:9.25"
Trigger	AccuTrigger
Sights	None, Weaver Style Bases
Hand	Right Hand
Application	Field
Length of Pull	12.75" - 13.75"
SKU/MPN	57003
UPC	011356570031