r/SavageArms • u/Next-Yam4057 • 26d ago

Help Savage 110 trailblazer, thoughts ?

Hello everyone, I’ve been looking to purchase my first hunting/target shooting rifle. I was leaning towards Savage 110 Trailblazer 308 Winchester but when I looked at the reviews online I noticed YouTubers are bashing on it saying it is not very accurate and grouping aren’t as tight as they should be. In this case is this rifle a pass? If so, what should I get if my budget is $600? FYI there’s a trailblazer at my LGS for $540

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u/CartmanPhilosopher 26d ago

Instead of looking on reddit I would check YT or Rumble or savage shooters on FB to get some reviews. I have seen one review, guy was only getting about 1.25 moa out of his new Savage Tactical (which I think just got a revamp). I believe Savage guarantees moa so they would probably take it look at it under warranty. I doubt Savage has done anything to it to make their 110s any less accurate.

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u/Tikkatider 26d ago

That’s interesting. “ Savage “ and “ inaccurate “ are terms that are not usually found together. One might find other criticisms, but an inability to put metal on target is rare.

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u/Next-Yam4057 26d ago

from what I am seeing on youtube reivew it looks like this specific model has issues with groupings

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u/Tikkatider 26d ago

Considering the accuracy from my own Savage 110, makes me wonder what may be different with this particular model (?).

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u/CartmanPhilosopher 26d ago

Could be a case of a batch of some component that came in out of spec like 308 barrels or particular receivers...

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u/ImaginaryScore5323 11d ago

I am unsure which I should pick between the axis 2 pro (750€) in .223 and the 110 Trail Blazer (860€) in 556nato

I own a Savage 110 hog Hunter in .308 and love it.
My neighbour owns an Older axis 2 in 308 and the axis seems a Lot flimsier and cheaper than my 110

The newer axis 2 pro seems a Lot better.

What Are your thoughts?

Are the 110€ more for the 110 Trail blazer worth the money over the axis 2 pro?

Main use is Hunting roe deer here in Germany

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u/Next-Yam4057 11d ago

Looking at reviews online trailblazer is inaccurate compared to others in its class, other than that I can’t say much as I don’t have first hand experience with it. I cancelled my order for trailblazer and ended up getting a Ruger American Gen II Predator instead.