Savage Model 116
Savage Arms, Inc. · Rifle · In Production · 1991
Also known as: Savage 116, Savage 116 Weather Warrior
Overview
The Savage Model 116 is an American bolt-action hunting rifle, the stainless-steel, long-action member of Savage Arms' Model 110 family. Chambered for belted magnum cartridges such as the .300 Winchester Magnum, it pairs a stainless barreled action with a synthetic stock for weather resistance in the field. The platform's signature features include the floating bolt head, barrel-nut headspacing system that simplifies barrel changes, and the user-adjustable AccuTrigger, which together give the rifle a reputation for accuracy at an affordable price point.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3515 g (124.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1118 mm (44.02") |
| Barrel Length | 610 mm (24.02") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Adjustable |
| Magazine Capacity | 3 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Internal Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 900 m/s (2953 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 4722 J (3483 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Frame Material | Stainless Steel |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Stock Material | Synthetic |
| Finish | Stainless |
Calibers
- .300 Winchester Magnum · primary — also known as .300 Win Mag, .300 WM
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Internal Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Three Position Safety, Accutrigger Blade Safety
- Features: Accutrigger, Floating Bolt Head, Barrel Nut Headspacing, Long Action, Drilled And Tapped Receiver, Weather Resistant Finish
Variants
- Savage 116 Bear Hunter — Heavy Game
- Savage 116 Alaskan Brush Hunter — Guide Gun
- Savage 116 FCSS — Stainless Synthetic
Production
Production years: 1991-present
Long-running production variant of the Savage Model 110 platform
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Savage Arms
Notes
The Model 116 designation covers the stainless long-action rifles in the Model 110 series; many configurations exist (FCSS, FHSS, Bear Hunter, Alaskan Brush Hunter, Weather Warrior). The AccuTrigger was introduced across the line in 2003.
Background
The Model 110 lineage on which the 116 is built was designed by Nicholas Brewer in 1958 and is one of the longest continuously produced bolt-action rifle designs in the United States.