Ultra Light & Ultra Fast

A quick glance at the Savage 110 Ultralite Elite, and it’s easy to think it’s a more expensive chassis rifle made in a boutique gun shop. If it had a Remington 700 footprint, I’d also be inclined to think that it’s just like the others. However, the combination of a Savage action with a Proof Research barrel and MDT HNT26 chassis results in a different approach to producing a lightweight package with exceptional performance. In fact, the Savage receiver has more action screw engagement than any Model 700, meaning fewer unexplained flyers when shooting groups. Anyone spending this kind of money on a rifle needs to consider that.

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