Gun Review: Savage Arms Model 111 Long Range Hunter rifle in .338 Lapua Magnum

By Mike Garman

Savage Arms Model 111 Long Range Hunter bolt action rifle in .338 Lapua Magnum.(Photo: Mike Garman)
Over the years I have shot several rifles and hit targets at distances of 1000 yards. While it’s quite satisfying to hear a steel plate ring at 1000 yards when shooting a .308, I find the tendency in this sport is to always want to extend one’s capabilities. For me, hitting targets at 1500 to 2000 yards requires something a little more potent than my DPMS LR-308.
The very high quality rifles and high power rounds that can achieve these distances are expensive — prices for such a rifle start at $3000 and go up from there. After lots of research I found a rifle that is budget friendly, very good quality and fires the potent Lapua Magnum round.
Basics
Savage’s adjustable AccuTrigger can be set between 1.5 to 6 pounds. (Photo: Mike Garman)
Savage Arms Model 111 Long Range Hunter Lapua Magnum is based on the outstanding Model 10/110 action with Savages patented AccuTrigger and chambered in the truly massive Lapua Magnum. The Model 111 is a bolt action, magazine fed and capable of hitting targets at distances in excess of one mile (1760 yards).
At 50 inches in

Source: Guns.com