Savage Model 11

Savage Arms · Rifle · In Production · 2003

Also known as: Savage 11, Savage 11/111

Overview

The Savage Model 11 is a short-action, bolt-action centerfire hunting rifle built on Savage Arms' Model 110 receiver family. Introduced with the company's user-adjustable AccuTrigger, it is chambered for short-action cartridges such as .243 Winchester and is widely sold in hunting configurations with synthetic, laminated, or walnut stocks. Its barrel-nut headspacing system and floating bolt head give the platform a reputation for out-of-the-box accuracy at a modest price.

Specifications

Weight (empty)3062 g (108.0 oz)
Overall Length1080 mm (42.52")
Barrel Length559 mm (22.01")
Action TypeBolt Action
Firing MechanismStriker Fired
Trigger TypeSingle Stage
Magazine Capacity4 rounds
Magazine TypeInternal Box
Muzzle Velocity945 m/s (3100 fps)
Muzzle Energy2600 J (1918 ft·lbf)
Effective Range500 m (547 yd)
Barrel RiflingRight Hand
Rifling Twist235 mm (9.25")
Frame MaterialSteel
Barrel MaterialCarbon Steel
Stock MaterialSynthetic
FinishMatte Blued

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Production

Production years: 2003-present

AccuTrigger introduced across the Savage line in 2003; Model 11 remains in production in multiple hunting configurations

Origin

Country of origin: United States

Designer: Savage Arms

Notes

The Model 11 designation covers the short-action version of Savage's 110/111 series; the near-identical Model 111 uses the long action. Offered in numerous sub-models including the Hunter, Trophy Hunter XP, Lightweight Hunter, and BTH thumbhole variants.

Background

The Model 11's floating bolt head and barrel-nut headspacing system, inherited from Nicholas Brewer's Savage 110 design of 1958, let the factory headspace each barrel precisely and are credited with the platform's reputation for budget-friendly accuracy.