Gun Review: Two Savages built for the long range (VIDEO)

By Eve Flanigan

In 2017, Savage Arms expanded the working person’s options for long range excellence by introducing the 10 BA Stealth. This year, the company went deep on options for distance shooters when they added the 10 BA Stealth Evolution. I’ve been fortunate to be able to do a months-long examination of the two platforms to inform some observations and preferences between the two models, specifically the ones chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor. (The original Stealth is also available in .223 Remington and .308 Winchester, and the Evolution is offered in those chamberings, plus .308 Winchester Magnum and .338 Lapua.)
Barrels
Both rifles feature a floating, fluted, threaded, 24-inch carbon steel barrel. With the Evolution comes a hefty, three-slot compensator. Twist rate on the 10 BA Stealth is 1-in-8-inch. The Evolution’s barrel is cut with an 8 5R twist, a feature that reportedly causes less scarring of the bullet jacket and therefore delivers better accuracy–a nuance of performance I’ve not personally confirmed as of this writing.
Chassis and Features
The 10 BA Stealth (foreground) and its descendant, the 10 BA Stealth Evolution—similar platforms ideally suited for different applications. (Photo: Eve Flanigan/Guns.com)
Both rifles have a monolithic aluminum chassis and sleek, futuristic profiles, but here is also where their appearance

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