Savage 110 Elite Precision: .308 vs .300 Win Mag

Savage's 110 Elite Precision is the company's answer to a simple question: what if you could buy a competition-style chassis rifle off the rack instead of building one? It pairs the long-running Savage 110 action with a chassis-style stock and Savage's user-adjustable AccuTrigger. Ammunition Depot lists it in two very different chamberings, .308 Winchester and .300 Winchester Magnum. Those two versions serve different shooters, so this guide treats them separately.

This is a buyer's guide drawn from manufacturer and retailer listings, not a range test. Barrel length, twist rate, weight and chassis details vary by chambering and production year. Confirm them on the listing before you buy.

Why a chassis matters

A traditional stock is fine from a bench. Precision competition, though, is shot from barricades, tank traps, rooftops and rear bags, often in the few seconds after a sprint. A chassis gives you features that help there. Length of pull and cheek height adjust so you can get a consistent head position. Flat surfaces sit steadily on props. Accessory rails let you attach a bipod or an arca plate where you need it. Plenty of shooters buy a hunting rifle, then spend almost as much again on an aftermarket chassis. The Elite Precision skips that step.

The AccuTrigger is Savage's signature feature: a user-adjustable trigger with a center safety blade. It gives you a lighter, cleaner break than many factory triggers without having to buy an aftermarket unit. Adjust it only within Savage's published range, and follow their instructions exactly.

.308 Winchester: the practical choice

For most shooters the .308 version is the right one. You get affordable, widely stocked match ammunition, recoil that lets you spot your own impacts through the scope, and reasonable barrel life. The .308 rewards learning to read wind, because it drifts more than the flatter modern cartridges. That makes it an honest teacher. Pair it with the loads from our grain-weight comparison, and read the wind-reading guide before your first long-range day.

.300 Win Mag: when you need reach

The .300 Winchester Magnum pushes heavy, high-BC bullets much faster than .308. That flattens trajectory and reduces wind drift at distance. The costs are real, though:

• Recoil. Considerably more than a .308. A muzzle brake helps, but a brake adds concussion for you and anyone next to you. Confirm the muzzle configuration on the listing.
• Ammunition cost. Magnum match ammo costs more per round, and you will buy less of it. Fewer rounds means less practice.
• Barrel life. Magnum cartridges generally wear throats faster than .308. That's a real cost if you shoot volume.

Choose the .300 WM if you shoot steel well past typical .308 distances, or if you want one rifle for long-range hunting and range work. Choose .308 if you want to shoot a lot and get better quickly. If you want a middle ground, the PRC family is worth reading about first.

Elite Precision vs Tikka CTR

If you plan to shoot matches, the Savage saves you a chassis purchase. If you want one rifle you will actually carry, the Tikka CTR is easier to live with.

Set it up right

A chassis rifle is heavy, which helps it stay still, but a good support system is still required. Start with a bipod that suits your shooting. A fixed-height model is fine for prone. Add a rear bag, then a scope with reliable tracking. If you're unsure whether to buy a MOA or MIL scope, read MOA vs MIL first. Mixing systems is the most common beginner mistake.

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