Savage 11
The Savage 11 is a bolt-action hunting rifle that combines the AccuTrigger with a lightweight synthetic stock in a proven short-action platform — delivering the trigger quality and accuracy that Savage is known for in an accessible, practical hunting rifle. The 11 series has earned its place as a workhorse hunting bolt-action that consistently outperforms its price point.
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Savage 11 in the Savage Lineup
Savage uses a numerical naming system across their bolt-action lineup. The 11 series covers short-action calibers (.243 Win, 7mm-08 Rem, .308 Win, .260 Rem) on a short-action receiver — giving the platform a lighter, more compact feel than long-action alternatives for calibers that don't need the longer action. The 110 covers the full spectrum of long-action calibers; the 11 is optimized specifically for short-action hunting use.
Key Features
AccuTrigger — Standard on the Savage 11, user-adjustable from approximately 2.5 to 6 lbs without tools. The same AccuTrigger that makes the Savage 110 and Axis II the benchmarks at their price points.
Short-action receiver — Optimized for short-action calibers, producing a lighter and more compact rifle than a long-action alternative chambered in .308 Win or .243 Win.
Detachable box magazine — Rotary detachable magazine for fast field reloads. Standard on most Savage 11 configurations.
Lightweight synthetic stock — Practical, weather-resistant construction for field hunting without the weight of walnut or the cost of premium composite stocks.
Free-floated barrel — The barrel floats free of the stock for consistent accuracy regardless of stock expansion and contraction with temperature and humidity changes.
Savage 11 Model Variants
Savage 11 Hunter — Standard field hunting configuration. The workhorse Savage 11 for deer, antelope, and general big game hunting.
Savage 11 Trophy Hunter XP — A combo package with factory-mounted Nikon scope. Ready to hunt out of the box without sourcing optics separately.
Savage 11 FCNS — Short action version with a standard (non-detachable) floor plate magazine.
Savage 11 vs. Savage 110
The Savage 110 is the full-spectrum flagship covering short and long action calibers in the widest range of configurations. The Savage 11 is specifically a short-action platform — lighter and more compact for the calibers it chambers (.243 Win through .308 Win). For hunters who have settled on a short-action caliber and want the most compact, lightest Savage bolt-action available, the 11 is the logical choice over the 110.
Caliber Options
The Savage 11 is available in .243 Win, 7mm-08 Rem, .308 Win, .260 Rem, and other short-action calibers depending on configuration.
FAQ
Does the Savage 11 have the AccuTrigger?
Yes — AccuTrigger is standard on the Savage 11, adjustable from approximately 2.5 to 6 lbs without tools.
What calibers does the Savage 11 come in?
Short-action calibers including .243 Win, 7mm-08 Rem, .308 Win, and .260 Rem depending on configuration.
What is the difference between the Savage 11 and Savage 110?
The Savage 11 is a short-action platform optimized for short-action calibers — lighter and more compact. The Savage 110 covers both short and long action calibers in a wider range of configurations.
Is the Savage 11 accurate?
Yes — the AccuTrigger, free-floated barrel, and Savage's quality standards deliver consistent accuracy that competes well above its price point.