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\"The

The Hog Hunter is a rugged blend of versatility and accuracy.<\/p><\/div>\n

I know what you\u2019re thinking.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnother .308 bolt action hunting rifle? Thanks, but I already have three (or eight). Where are your reviews on the Ruger Precision Rifle<\/a>?\u201d<\/p>\n

I get it. I do. In the firearms industry, bolt action rifles<\/a> are a dime a dozen. But stick with me here. The Savage 11\/111 Hog Hunter<\/a> isn\u2019t your average .308. Savage Arms has developed a rifle that includes all the goodies at an affordable price, and, in my opinion, is among the best bang-for-your-buck rifles on the market.<\/p>\n

Specs:<\/h2>\n

Manufacturer:<\/strong>\u00a0Savage Arms
\nModel:<\/strong>\u00a011\/111 Hog Hunter
\nAction:<\/strong>\u00a0bolt-action, center-fire rifle
\nCaliber:<\/strong>\u00a0.308 Win.
\nMagazine:<\/strong>\u00a0four-round-capacity, closed-box magazine
\nBarrel:<\/strong>\u00a020\u201d medium-contour
\nMuzzle:<\/strong>\u00a05\/8×24 threads
\nStock:<\/strong>\u00a0green composite
\nTrigger:<\/strong>\u00a0Accutrigger; Adjustable \u2013 1.5lbs \u2013 6lbs
\nSights:<\/strong>\u00a0drilled-and-tapped receiver, LPA-adjustable rear, post front
\nOverall Length:<\/strong>\u00a040.5\u201d
\nWeight:<\/strong>\u00a07 lbs., 4 ozs.
\nTwist:<\/strong>\u00a01:9\u201d RH
\nAccessories:<\/strong>\u00a0owner\u2019s manual, lock, thread protector
\nMSRP:<\/strong>\u00a0$595<\/p>\n

The Ultimate Pig Slayer<\/h2>\n

The Hog Hunter is in Savage Arms\u2019 \u201cSpecialty Series,\u201d a line of 17 hunting-specific models that includes the Predator Hunter<\/a>, the Lightweight Hunter<\/a>, the Long Range Hunter<\/a>, and the Bear Hunter<\/a>. The Hog Hunter\u2019s action has its roots in the famous (and now ubiquitous) Savage Model 110<\/a> action. The Model 110 was invented by Nicolas Brewer in 1958, and in 2007 became America\u2019s oldest bolt action rifle in continuous production. Savage has been making powerful, economical, and reliable rifles for over 100 years, and the Hog Hunter continues the company\u2019s impressive legacy.<\/p>\n

The 11\/111 Hog Hunter\u2019s popularity has been driven in part by the growing prevalence of feral pigs in the United States. Hunters have been looking for a short-barreled, accurate, versatile rifle to handle their destructive herds of bacon, and they found it in the Hog Hunter. While a semi-automatic AR-15 might harvest a greater number of porkers, this rifle\u2014available in .223, .308, and 338 Federal\u2014will definitely get the job done.<\/p>\n

\"The

The 150-grain PMC X-TAC Match were the most accurate rounds I tested. Check out the results of my accuracy test (as well as my scope choice) a little farther down.<\/p><\/div>\n

But what drew me to the rifle was the huge number of features not included in your run-of-the-mill .308, such as…<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Threaded, Medium-Contour Barrel<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If I had to choose one word to describe this gun, it would be \u201cversatile.\u201d Yes, it\u2019ll harvest as many pigs as you want, but the \u201cmedium-contour\u201d barrel also means you can range it out past the capabilities of many lighter-barreled hunting rifles. Slap an aftermarket stock on this gun, and you\u2019ve got yourself a respectable long(ish) range shooter. At the same time, the short(ish) length of the barrel (20\u201d) means it\u2019s handy in dense brush or a tree stand. The medium contour is also slightly lighter than a standard bull barrel, which means it won\u2019t be such a beast to carry on an all-day hunt.<\/p>\n

    \"Savage

    Savage put a lot of thought into this barrel. It splits the perfect difference between heavy and light, long and short.<\/p><\/div>\n

    The barrel also comes pre-threaded in 5\/8×24 and is absolutely itching to be suppressed. That 20\u201d barrel means it won\u2019t be overly long with a suppressor<\/a> attached, and the thread specs will fit most .30-caliber muzzle brakes. Though the kick is forgiving compared to other .308 rifles<\/a>, a muzzle brake wouldn\u2019t hurt for a day at the range.<\/p>\n

    [one_half]<\/p>\n

    \"The

    The rifle comes with a thread protector so you won\u2019t have to worry about buying a brake or suppressor right away.<\/p><\/div>\n

    [\/one_half]<\/p>\n

    [one_half_last]<\/p>\n

    \"Threaded

    Threaded and waiting for your favorite .30 can.<\/p><\/div>\n

    [\/one_half_last]<\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Iron Sights<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      The rear sight is notched and the front sight is a simple gold dot. They aren\u2019t extremely visible in low light, but they\u2019ll get the job done. The rear sight is also adjustable for windage and elevation, which allows you to range out the irons without having to guess holdover. Both windage and elevation include dots for determining how far you\u2019ve moved the sight in either direction.<\/p>\n

      [one_half]<\/p>\n

      \"Rear

      Rear sight is adjustable for elevation.<\/p><\/div>\n

      [\/one_half]<\/p>\n

      [one_half_last]<\/p>\n

      \"The

      The gold dot provides good visibility.<\/p><\/div>\n

      [\/one_half_last]<\/p>\n

      [one_half]<\/p>\n

      \"The

      The front sight sits nice and high.<\/p><\/div>\n

      [\/one_half]<\/p>\n

      [one_half_last]<\/p>\n

      \"The

      The rear sight is also adjustable for windage.<\/p><\/div>\n

      [\/one_half_last]<\/p>\n

      Savage also put a lot of thought into the placement of the sights on the barrel. I was initially concerned that I wouldn\u2019t be able to use the iron sights with a rail attached. I also wasn\u2019t sure if the irons would impede the sight picture of the scope. Neither turned out to be the case, as the iron sights sit high enough to use with a rail attached and far enough forward to avoid impeding scope picture. You might run into problems if you want to use a sun shade, but the irons are also easy to remove if you decide to go in that direction.<\/p>\n

        \n
      1. AccuTrigger<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Many of Savage\u2019s rifles now include their patented AccuTrigger<\/a>, and this rifle is no exception. Admittedly, I haven\u2019t used a huge number of aftermarket triggers, so I can\u2019t give you an informed opinion in that direction. I have, <\/em>however, used my fair share of stock triggers, and the AccuTrigger is light years ahead of what usually comes with a hunting rifle. The pull is smooth, and the break is nice and crisp.<\/p>\n

        [one_half]<\/p>\n

        \"When

        When the silver fin is forward, the gun is cocked and ready to fire.<\/p><\/div>\n

        [\/one_half]<\/p>\n

        [one_half_last]<\/p>\n

        \"When

        When the silver fin is rearward, the action must be cycled before the gun can be fired.<\/p><\/div>\n

        [\/one_half_last]<\/p>\n

        The trigger is adjustable from 1.5 lbs to 6 lbs, which is light enough for all you match shooter types and heavy enough for anyone concerned about accidental discharge. Though even at its lightest setting, the AccuTrigger features the \u201cAccurelease,\u201d a safety mechanism<\/a> designed to minimize the chances of accidental discharge if the gun is dropped. The silver fin within the trigger must be completely depressed in order for the gun to fire. As you can see in the pictures, the Accurelease also acts as a cocking indicator\u2014if the silver fin is forward, the gun is cocked and ready to fire as long as a round is in the chamber.<\/p>\n

        Accuracy<\/strong><\/h2>\n

        The Savage Hog Hunter is more than just bells and whistles. The thing can shoot, even without the benefit of a bench and a rest.<\/p>\n

        Savage bills this gun as a hunting rifle, so I wanted to test its accuracy in the field rather than from a bench. I don\u2019t know about you, but I\u2019ve never killed a pig from a gun rest, and a hunting rifle won\u2019t do me any good if it can\u2019t shoot small groups from a bipod. This rifle can do exactly that, and I have no doubt a more experienced rifleman could shoot even smaller groups.<\/p>\n

        I conducted the test from the prone position at 100 yards using a Caldwell XLA bipod<\/a> and a Primary Arms 4-14X44mm R-Grid Reticle<\/a> scope (check back to GunsAmerica soon for the scope review). I mounted the optic using Primary Arms\u2019 \u201clow\u201d scope rings<\/a> and an Evolution Gun Works<\/a> 20 MOA rail (the gun doesn\u2019t include a rail). I couldn\u2019t tell you where the cheek rest came from, but it worked for my purposes.<\/p>\n

        \"Give

        Give this gun a good set of tools, and it\u2019ll do the rest.<\/p><\/div>\n

        If you\u2019re at all familiar with these accessories (or you clicked the links), you\u2019ve probably noticed a trend. It\u2019s true\u2014I don\u2019t think getting good performance out of your firearms should cost you an arm and a leg. Notice I said, \u201cgood.\u201d If you\u2019re a match shooter, have at it. Squeeze every last millimeter of accuracy out of your $500 scope mount. The rest of us will be over here trying to figure out how to shoot a respectable group and<\/em> fund the next family vacation.<\/p>\n

        The good news is that this set up shoots a respectable group. As you can see from the data table, I was able to get sub-MOA accuracy with all but one of the rounds I tested. I shot five to six three-round groups with each load, and the 150 grain PMC X-TAC performed by far the best. I also took it out to 200 yards and shot at a 6\u201d gong, which I had no trouble hitting consistently.<\/p>\n

        \"The

        The trigger was crisp and smooth, which let me decide exactly when I wanted to send a round downrange.<\/p><\/div>\n

        Round selection is important with this gun. If my limited testing is any indication, the 20\u201d barrel has a hard time with heavier-grained bullets, so you\u2019ll want to try several different brands and bullet weights before taking the gun on your next hunt.<\/p>\n

        \"I

        I tried to choose relatively inexpensive loads anyone might pick up at their local gun shop.<\/p><\/div>\n

        That being said, I was quite pleased with the gun\u2019s performance. I am by no means a professional rifleman, and I think a super-solid bench rest would bring the group sizes down even more. But, again, this isn\u2019t a target rifle\u2014it\u2019s a hunting rifle, and even my largest groups would have brought down whatever four-legged critter I put in the sights.<\/p>\n\"Accuracy-Chart-Hog-Hunter\"\n

        [one_half]<\/p>\n

        \"I

        I admit, I shot a few fliers. Not sure where that third Winchester shot went\u2026<\/p><\/div>\n

        [\/one_half]<\/p>\n

        [one_half_last]<\/p>\n

        \"My

        My best groups with both loads (the additional holes are from my testing the scope\u2019s tracking).<\/p><\/div>\n

        [\/one_half_last]<\/p>\n

        [one_half]<\/p>\n

        \"The

        The PPU gave me my smallest group, but it wasn\u2019t consistent. Still\u2026check out that group!<\/p><\/div>\n

        [\/one_half]<\/p>\n

        [one_half_last]<\/p>\n

        \"The

        The PMC killed it. Every group I shot was sub-MOA. You can also see my three-shot sight-in.<\/p><\/div>\n

        [\/one_half_last]<\/p>\n

        Possible improvements<\/strong><\/h2>\n

        By now you probably think I\u2019m on the payroll over at Savage. I do like the gun, but I\u2019m not blind to its faults. The stock, for example, is basically glorified Tupperware. The stock\u2019s forend and the barrel can be squeezed together, and the machine work is a bit rough. The stock is lightweight, which is nice, but it\u2019s low quality. I plan to purchase an aftermarket stock like this one<\/a> once I locate the necessary funds.<\/p>\n

        [one_half]<\/p>\n

        \"Here\u2019s

        Here\u2019s the normal space between the barrel and the stock\u2026<\/p><\/div>\n

        [\/one_half]<\/p>\n

        [one_half_last]<\/p>\n

        \"\u2026and

        \u2026and here\u2019s how far I could squeeze the two together.<\/p><\/div>\n

        [\/one_half_last]<\/p>\n

        The gun is also a bit heavy. That\u2019s the trade-off for the medium-contour barrel, but it\u2019s something you should keep in mind before purchasing. The initial 7.25 pounds wasn\u2019t bad, but once I added the scope and bipod the gun weighed in at a hefty 11 pounds.<\/p>\n

        Finally, the action could be a bit smoother out of the box. I\u2019m sure this will improve with time, but some rounds were tough to extract.<\/p>\n

        \"A

        A few shots of the bolt. The cool thing about the bolt handle is that it can be easily removed and swapped for a beefier version.<\/p><\/div>\n

        Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n

        Savage really did a nice job with this rifle. If you\u2019re looking for a solid hunter that won\u2019t break the bank, check it out. The long list of features combined with solid accuracy and a nice price point make the Hog Hunter an excellent choice for anyone in the market for a new rifle. Savage has been making quality firearms for a long time, and they didn\u2019t change their tune with this gun. It might look like your average .308, but trust me\u2014it isn\u2019t.<\/p>\n

        You can find one on GunsAmerica for a good deal less than the $595 MSRP<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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