Savage 110 Core Hunter
The Savage 110 Core Hunter is a bolt-action hunting rifle with a threaded fluted barrel, an AccuTrigger and an AccuFit V2 synthetic stock. Savage chambers it in more than 30 calibers, and the Core Hunter Pro adds camo stocks and Gun Metal Bronze Cerakote. Impact Guns carries both, with left-hand versions in select calibers. Use the guide below to match caliber, barrel length, twist rate and magazine capacity to your hunt.
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What Is the Savage 110 Core Hunter?
Savage describes the 110 Core Hunter as a versatile hunting rifle that pairs modern ergonomics with rugged performance. It has a flat dark gray synthetic AccuFit V2 stock with adjustable length of pull and comb height, interchangeable grip modules and M-LOK panels. The barreled action is Black Ink Cerakote, with a jeweled bolt body, a threaded bolt handle and a LimbSaver recoil pad. Read more about the maker at Savage Arms.
Savage 110 Core Hunter Pro
The Core Hunter Pro is Savage's upgraded version of the same rifle. Savage lists Woodland or Western camo stocks, a Gun Metal Bronze Cerakote barreled action, a skeletonized receiver and heavy sporter spiral-fluted barrels from 16.5 to 24 inches. It also lists an AICS-style magazine, a one-piece 20 MOA rail and an OmniPort muzzle brake on threaded versions. Several Pro rifles we carry include a muzzle brake.
Savage 110 Core Hunter Caliber, Barrel, Twist and Capacity Guide
This table covers every caliber we carry in the Core Hunter family. Barrel length and magazine capacity come from Savage's rifle listings, and twist rate comes from Savage's individual SKU pages.
| Caliber | Core Hunter: barrel, twist, magazine | Core Hunter Pro: barrel, twist, magazine | Hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| 204 Ruger | 20", 1:12, 4 rd | — | RH |
| 5.56 NATO | 20", 1:7, 4 rd | — | RH |
| 22 ARC | 20", 1:7, 4 rd | — | RH |
| 22-250 Remington | 20", 1:12, 4 rd | — | RH |
| 6mm ARC | 20", 1:7.5, 4 rd | — | RH |
| 6mm Creedmoor | 20", 1:7.5, 4 rd | — | RH |
| 243 Winchester | 20", 1:9.25, 4 rd | 20", 1:9.25, 3 rd | RH, LH (Core Hunter) |
| 25-06 Remington | 20", 1:10, 4 rd | — | RH |
| 6.5 Creedmoor | 20", 1:8, 4 rd | 20", 1:8, 3 rd | RH, LH (Core Hunter) |
| 270 Winchester | 20", 1:10, 4 rd | — | RH |
| 7mm-08 Remington | 20", 1:9.5, 4 rd | — | RH |
| 308 Winchester | 20", 1:10, 4 rd | 20", 1:10, 3 rd | RH |
| 30-06 Springfield | 20", 1:10, 4 rd | 20", 1:10, 3 rd | RH |
| 350 Legend | 18", 1:16, 4 rd | — | RH |
| 6.5 PRC | 22", 1:8, 2 rd | 22", 1:8, 3 rd | RH |
| 7mm PRC | 22", 1:8, 2 rd | 22", 1:8, 3 rd | RH, LH (both) |
| 300 Winchester Magnum | 22", 1:10, 3 rd | 22", 1:10, 3 rd | RH |
| 300 PRC | 22", 1:8.5, 5 rd | 24", 1:8.5, 5 rd | RH, LH (Core Hunter) |
Savage lists weights from about 7.5 to 8.2 pounds for these Core Hunter rifles and 7.8 to 8.4 pounds for the Pro. Twist rate changes with caliber, so always check it against your bullet weight.
Savage 110 Core Hunter Calibers We Carry
Most 20-inch Core Hunter rifles hold four rounds and cover the popular hunting cartridges, including .243 Winchester, 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Winchester and .30-06 Springfield. Smaller chamberings such as .204 Ruger, .22-250 Remington and 5.56 NATO use the same 20-inch length. The longer-range options use 22-inch barrels: 6.5 PRC, 7mm PRC, .300 Win Mag and .300 PRC. The 6.5 PRC and 7mm PRC hold two rounds, and the .300 PRC holds five.
Threaded Barrels, Rails and Optics
Savage lists a threaded barrel on every Core Hunter. The .204 Ruger, 5.56 NATO, 22 ARC and .22-250 use 1/2x28 threads, and the other calibers in the table use 5/8x24. The standard Core Hunter has a one-piece 0 MOA rail, while the Pro has a 20 MOA rail made for long-range optics. Pick a scope at Scopes, mounting hardware at Rings & Bases, or a ready-made combination at Rifle Scope Packages.
Core Hunter Compared With Other Savage 110 Rifles
The Core Hunter sits inside Savage's 110 family of detachable-magazine bolt actions with the AccuTrigger and AccuFit stock system. See the full lineup at Savage 110, or compare the carbon-stock Savage 110 Ultralite. Savage's Axis bolt-action rifles are at Savage Axis.
Frequently Asked Questions: Savage 110 Core Hunter
What is the difference between the Savage 110 Core Hunter and Core Hunter Pro?
Savage lists a flat dark gray stock, Black Ink Cerakote and a 0 MOA rail on the Core Hunter. The Pro adds camo stocks, Gun Metal Bronze Cerakote, spiral fluting and a 20 MOA rail.
Is the Savage 110 Core Hunter threaded?
Yes. Savage lists a threaded barrel on every Core Hunter, with 1/2x28 threads on the .204 Ruger, 5.56 NATO, 22 ARC and .22-250 and 5/8x24 on the other calibers we carry.
What twist rate does the Savage 110 Core Hunter use?
It depends on the caliber. Savage lists 1:8 in 6.5 Creedmoor, 1:10 in .308 Winchester and 1:8.5 in .300 PRC. The table above shows every caliber we carry.
Does the Savage 110 Core Hunter come in left hand?
Savage offers left-hand versions in many calibers. We carry left-hand Core Hunter rifles in .243 Winchester, 6.5 Creedmoor, 7mm PRC and .300 PRC, and a left-hand Pro in 7mm PRC.
How many rounds does the Core Hunter magazine hold?
Savage lists four rounds in most calibers, two in 6.5 PRC and 7mm PRC, three in .300 Win Mag and five in .300 PRC. The Pro holds three in most calibers.
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