Savage 110 Scout 223 Rem 16.5" 10rd FDE Rifle

The scout rifle idea is simple: one bolt gun light enough and short enough to carry all day, useful at any practical distance, and not dependent on a single optic to stay in the fight. Savage's 110 Scout follows that formula closely. The barrel runs 16.5" with a muzzle brake on the end and adjustable iron sights already fitted, so the rifle works the moment it comes out of the box. A forward mounted rail sits ahead of the ejection port for a long eye relief scope, which leaves the action open for fast reloading and keeps both eyes on the country in front of you.

Under the stock it is a standard Model 110, which means the user adjustable AccuTrigger and the AccuFit system that lets you set comb height and length of pull with the inserts included in the box. Grip surfaces are soft touch at the pistol grip and forend, which helps in the cold and the wet. In 223 Rem the rifle is mild enough that new shooters do not build a flinch, and the 10 round detachable magazine keeps it fed through a long afternoon of coyote and hog work. The flat dark earth stock hides better in dry cover than black does. This is a compact, practical rifle that does a lot of jobs well rather than one job perfectly.