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The goal of this project is to build a cost effective accurate training rifle. \u00a0 The rifle is Chambered in .223 which will allow the shooter to use less expensive ammo and will help the shooter learn more about the basics of hand loading, \u00a0ballistics, and comfortably hitting targets at various distances.<\/p>\n
The owner of the Hog Hunter will be overseas for the better part of the year therefore has little use for the rifle while he’s gone. \u00a0The owner agreed to let us use his rifle to document the installation of the accessories\/changes that he has specified. \u00a0 \u00a0It was also agreed that the rifle can be shot for range reports as needed. \u00a0 He mentioned that he was excited to watch from afar as his rifle is built step by step.<\/p>\n
For an entry level rifle\u00a0competitively\u00a0priced at around $500 the Savage Hog Hunter Model 11 is a great foundation for this project.<\/p>\n
Below are the specifications from the Savage Arms website.<\/p>\n
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What makes the \u00a0Savage Model 11 Hog Hunter unique in the Savage line up \u00a0is that wears the infamous “Tupperware\u00a0stock”, iron sights, medium\u00a0contour\u00a0barrel, threaded\u00a0muzzle\u00a0 and an Accutrigger. \u00a0The next closest rifle in the Savage offering is the Model 10 FPSR which is priced at almost $250 more than the Model 11 Hog Hunter but has similar options sans the iron sights and a 22″ barrel vs. a 20″ barrel.<\/p>\n
Originally this project was going start with Steven’s 200 chambered in .223. \u00a0The Stevens is a great low priced option at around $350 retail however upgrading the trigger and the sporter\u00a0contour\u00a0barrel would have increased the total project price by at least $400 to $600 depending on the quality of parts. \u00a0The Hog Hunter ships with a medium\u00a0contour\u00a0barrel and the Savage AccuTrigger which is a nice upgrade.<\/p>\n
The 1:9 20″ barrel also makes the Hog an interesting option. \u00a0The 1:9 twist is very common and should\u00a0stabilize\u00a055 gr. to 69 gr. bullets nicely however since the shooting will be at elevation we may find that the 1:9 can\u00a0stabilize\u00a0a heavier bullet. \u00a0More on that when we do load testing.<\/p>\n
One of the first upgrades for this project is a replacement stock so the “Tupperware stock” as an option helps keep the retail price of the Hog Hunter affordable. \u00a0The savings will be used on aftermarket accessories to accurize the rifle.<\/p>\n
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