Savage 110 Trail Hunter Lite .300 Winchester Magnum
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About this product
The Savage 110 Trail Hunter Lite .300 Winchester Magnum is a factory-finished, suppressor-ready bolt-action hunting rifle built for long-range ethical kills in unforgiving terrain. It delivers rugged, repeatable mechanics at a price point that undercuts most custom-barrel jobs. For shooters who want a turn-key platform capable of taking elk or moose at 500+ yards without a gunsmith's final invoice, this is the starting point.
What is the Savage 110 Trail Hunter Lite used for?
This rifle is purpose-built for high-country and backcountry hunters pursuing large game like elk, moose, and bear where shot distances can exceed 400 yards. The .300 Win Mag cartridge provides over 3,000 ft-lbs of muzzle energy for terminal authority, while the 24-inch fluted barrel and 7.4-pound bare rifle weight offer a balance of velocity and packable mass. It’s a tool for the hunter who measures success in meat per mile hiked, not in range-time group sizes.
How does the Savage 110 Trail Hunter Lite compare to the Stevens 334 .308?
It is a more specialized, longer-range platform than the utilitarian Stevens 334 .308. While the Stevens 334 is a capable 400-yard deer rifle weighing under 6.5 pounds, the Trail Hunter Lite’s .300 Win Mag chambering pushes ethical engagement ranges beyond 500 yards on larger game. The Trail Hunter Lite is better for open-country elk, whereas the Stevens 334 is superior for woodland whitetail hunting where its lighter weight and softer recoil are advantages. You can compare the Stevens 334 here.
What does it weigh and what are the dimensions?
Rifle weight is 7.4 pounds without optics or suppressor. The action is a standard long action with a 24-inch long, button-rifled barrel that is 0.820 inches in diameter at the muzzle. The 5/8x24 thread pitch is a standard for .30 caliber suppressors, though a direct-thread mount will add approximately 1.5 inches and 10-16 ounces. Total length is 46 inches, which breaks down to a 42-inch package with a standard QD can removed.
Who is this NOT for?
This is not a rifle for new shooters or those sensitive to recoil; the .300 Win Mag in a sub-8-pound platform produces significant muzzle rise and felt recoil, estimated at over 28 ft-lbs. It is also poorly matched for short-range, dense-cover hunting where its barrel length and cartridge overpenetration become liabilities. If you hunt whitetails from a box blind at 150 yards, buy the Stevens 334 in .243 Win.
What's in the box?
Savage ships the rifle with a detachable 3-round AICS-pattern magazine, a set of two-piece Weaver-style scope bases installed, and a basic trigger adjustment tool. The manual covers the AccuTrigger adjustment procedure, which allows pull weight adjustment from approximately 2.5 to 6 pounds. Notably absent is a thread protector for the muzzle—a baffling omission for a threaded barrel sold at this price.
Is the Savage 110 Trail Hunter Lite worth it at $585.99?
At just under $586, it represents a strong value for a suppressor-ready, Cerakote-finished .300 Win Mag with an adjustable trigger. The primary competitor, a base-model Ruger American in .300 Win Mag, costs about $100 less but lacks the fluted, threaded barrel and cerakote finish, requiring another $250-$400 in gunsmith work to match. For the hunter who needs a ‘done’ rifle for mountain hunting, the Trail Hunter Lite saves money and time off the shelf.
Specs at a glance
Pros & cons
What works
- Factory 5/8x24 threaded 24" barrel — suppressor-ready without gunsmithing
- AccuTrigger adjustable from ~2.5 to 6 lbs — provides a crisp, customizable break
- Cerakote Tungsten finish — corrosion resistance superior to standard bluing
- 7.4 lb bare rifle weight — balances velocity and packability for backcountry
Trade-offs
- No thread protector included — a critical oversight for a $586 threaded rifle
- 1-year warranty only — lags behind Ruger's and others' lifetime policies
- Hogue stock is serviceable but flexible — inhibits true precision bedding for long-range consistency
- Significant felt recoil — ~28 ft-lbs in a 7.4 lb platform demands a muzzle brake or suppressor
Key attributes
| upc | 011356582799 |
| manufacturer | Savage |
| manufacturer part number | 58279 |
| action | Bolt Action |
| atf type | SPORTING RIFLE |
| barrel length | 20" |
| caliber/gauge | .300 Winchester Magnum |
| capacity | 3 |
| color | Black, Tungsten |
| length | 48.7500 |
| model | 110 |
| safety | 3 Position |
| shipping weight | 9.4 |
| sights | No |
| number of magazines | 1 3 rd. Detachable Box |
| package height | 3.1 |
| package width | 8.4 |
| product type | Rifle |
Frequently asked questions
- Is the barrel threaded for a suppressor?
- Yes, the 24-inch barrel comes factory-threaded 5/8x24. This is the standard thread pitch for .30 caliber (.308, .300 Win Mag) muzzle devices and direct-thread suppressors from companies like Dead Air and SilencerCo. Note that Savage does not include a thread protector in the box.
- What scope bases does it use?
- The receiver comes drilled and tapped, and Savage includes two-piece Weaver-style bases. These have a 0.830-inch slot spacing. For optimal rigidity with heavy magnum scopes, I recommend upgrading to a one-piece Picatinny rail from EGW or Warne, which uses the same 6-48 screw pattern.
- Does the magazine work with aftermarket AICS magazines?
- The included magazine is an AICS-pattern detachable box magazine. It should be compatible with most aftermarket .300 Win Mag AICS magazines from companies like Magpul or Accurate Mag, allowing you to upgrade to a 5 or 10-round capacity for range use, though hunting regulations often limit capacity to 3-5 rounds.
- How long is the warranty?
- Savage Arms provides a standard 1-year limited warranty on their firearms. Defects in materials or workmanship will be addressed by their service center. For context, many competitors like Ruger offer lifetime warranties, so this is a notable limitation.
- Can the AccuTrigger be adjusted for a lighter pull?
- Yes, the AccuTrigger is user-adjustable from the factory. Using the provided tool, you can reduce the pull weight from its factory setting, typically around 4.5 pounds, down to approximately 2.5 pounds. The adjustment is performed via a spring tension screw accessed through the trigger guard.