ok ѕο i bουght a nеw savage 111 combo chambered іn .308. іtѕ аll stock аnd i wаѕ wondering whаt аrе ѕοmе modifications thаt i саn dο tο іt. im nοt wanting a nеw scope јυѕt уеt bυt im wanting tο mаkе іt more high tech іf thаt mаkеѕ sense. im wanting tο gο fοr long distances bυt im аlѕο wanting tο υѕе іf fοr deer hunting. i live іn missouri ѕο whеrе i hunt thеіr isnt alot οf long range shots tο take ѕο i want tο target shoot long distances аnd аlѕο deer hunt. ѕο thе qυеѕtіοn іѕ, іѕ thеіr anything i саn dο tο basically upgrade mу savage аnd mаkе іt better thеn stock?
Although you mentioned you weren’t ready for a new scope — I do suggest that is a first place to start. . . . . . . . . The factory scopes that come with that rifle are an “alright” scope but you surely could do better. . . . . Forget other modifications. . . Purchase a quality hard shell case, decent cleaning kit and maybe a nice sling. . . . .
Spend time practicing. . . . Adding to much “stuff” isn’t going to make you a better shot — Just get out there. . . . . . . .
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take out the trigger mechanism and smooth the sear release and just barely round it off with a fine file. the trigger will be smoother when firing and glass the front stock.
DO NOT modify your sear, or any other part of the trigger or safety yourself! regardless of what that other guy suggests, you can ruin a good rifle trying to do things you are not trained to do, AND, you open yourself up for accident, and major liability if anyone is ever hurt with that rifle. I guarantee you will face criminal charges, as well as being guaranteed of losing in the civil trial that follows. Leave that work for a gunsmith. Some things you can do, as noted, a better scope is one major thing, get one with a bullet drop compensator in it, free float the barrel, you can have a match barrel installed, but unless you are really serious about competing, don’t bother. Yes, a better trigger will help for long distance shooting. Next, the ammo. If you want consistant, accurate shots, you need to be loading your own. Commercial ammo is good, but because it is made in bulk, it is not exactly the same from round to round. By loading your own, you have complete control. I can take my rifle, and at 100 yards, with quality commercial ammo, shoot a 2″ group easily. But using my own loads, I can put 3 rounds thru the same hole.
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Well, if it doesn’t already have an accutrigger, you could upgrade that. You can replace some of the springs with more powerful ones, and get a lightened firing pin. Both of those things will help cut your lock time a bit. You could also get a new stock for it. Go with something that better suits your mood. If you are feeling especially ambitious, you could swap out the barrel with a heavier one. The only real limits on playing with a gun like this are your imagination and your pocketbook. The odds are none of this stuff will significantly improve your shooting, but they do look cool. And your gun won’t be stock any more.
i would suggest something like a bipod. i own the same gun and buddy it does the job done stock, git r done
leave the rifle as is practise with it. then get a good higher quality rifle that you like. hornady factory loads will produce sub 1″ groups at 100yds.
Hanging crap off the edges (bipods and the like) will make it considerably less useful for the hunting you’ll be doing. Your priorities should be the glass you don’t want to replace yet and the stock, which has its own meaning in firearms, so your choice of words wasn’t the best for clarity.
A new Savage Model 111 rifle is built on a “long” sized action and isn’t normally chambered for . 308 Win. cartridges. The Model 11 uses a “short” sized action and is offered in . 308 Win. chamberings.
I suggest replacing the factory issued scope with a better riflescope made by Bushnell or Leupold.
I suggest upgrading the trigger group by having a competent gunsmith install the Savage “Accu-Trigger” assembly.
After those upgrades are complete, just practice with the rifle for a year without modifying it any more. Use the time to improve your marksmanship skills and evaluate the rifle and any ammunition you purchase.
Savage rifles have earned a reputation for being accurate shooters without the need for modifications. They’re good to go, right outta the box!