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Customer Reviews for Savage Arms 11 Hog Hunter .308 Win Bolt Action Rifle


Savage Arms 11 Hog Hunter .308 Win Bolt Action Rifle Buy Now

43 Reviews. 4.5 out of 5 Stars!
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Keith G on 06/15/2022
Rating:   2 of 5 Stars!

The action is quite sloppy.

Marlin E on 04/03/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

As always Savage has produced a winner. The open sights required only minor adjustments to zero at 150 yds. Using raised mounts and Leupold 3x9 so open sights can be ready for closeup work. Rifle has taken deer and hogs .308 round has good knock down power.

Robert C on 03/30/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Very impressed with this rifle. Couldn't ask for better customer service!

Jeffrey G on 03/30/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Excellent, solid rifle. Put a scope on it and that was it. Shot 1" with handloads, Heavy barrel minimizes POI change with silencer.

Eric G on 03/30/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Awesome rifle!!! I have several rifles but this one is my favorite!!

Don J on 05/10/2021
Rating:   2 of 5 Stars!

I tried my best to sight in this rifle. I have been shooting for 45 years and consider myself an experienced shooter. I used several various brands of ammo to get this thing accurate. It was all over the place and I think I could hit the broad side of a big barn from maybe 25 yards away. I think I may have received a defective rifle. Oh well, it's mine now.

Charles H on 02/26/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I have had this rifle for 6 years now shoots almost all the different Mach grade ammo at sub MOA I’m currently shooting 168 hollow point boat tails and holding sub moa groups at 200 and 300 yards awesome rifle I would by a his same rifle in 22-250 if savage made it.

Riley C on 05/07/2019
Rating:   3 of 5 Stars!

My opinions on this rifle are divided.
The Good: Accurate, will shoot 1.5 MOA or better out of the box with decent to good quality factory loads (likes 155gr/168gr Hornady Black).
Machining/Finish, good but could be better, mechanically sound and will eat whatever you feed it but the bolt is just a little chunky but should smooth out on it's own (hopefully). Holes drilled for scope base are DEAD ON the mark. Very well centered and the spacing is perfect. Barrel threads are very well cut and smooth. Feeds reliably and has no issues ejecting spent cases. Trigger is awesome, light and crisp. Three position safety works perfectly.
The not so good: Iron sights are awesome but you kinda need the rear sight to make a sight picture with the front. Mine was not included and was nowhere to be found inside the box but I scoped it, so realistically I'm not THAT worried about it. The stock: flimsy and flexes horribly, recoil pad is WAAAAY too soft and the sharp edges of the stock as a whole just seem to be unfinished. Lots of flash that had to be trimmed off of the edges and then sanded to avoid small cuts (like paper cuts which SUCK!) Also, check for mild corrosion on the bolt locking lugs as mine has it all over them as well as on the bolt face.
Overall rating: 7/10 at best. Solid rifle that is lightweight, accurate and very reasonably priced. Would recommend as an affordable and well built entry level hunting/LRP Fundy's rifle, moreover great as a brush or truck gun.

Scott V on 04/07/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great gun for the price. Mine is very accurate, especially with Barnes hand loads. I'm getting sub MOA groups. It shoots Remington Core-Lokt 150 grain bullets very well too. Yes, the stock if fugly, but that's not an issue for me with a brush gun.

James R on 08/16/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Received the rifle and the first thing I did was clean and grease the slide and bolt. Took It to the range and the first two shots with just the iron sights at 50 yards with pmc ammunition were touching holes. Could not have asked for a better grouping rifle for the price. I've got the iron sights where I want them and the rifle has been consistent with every shot. The stock is a little flimsy like most reviews say but it doesn't seem to effect the shots at all. I plan on bedding in the stock but I'll keep the factory one on it. No complaints out of this rifle at all.

James S on 02/12/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I have two,.223 and a .308. Both are easy sub moa with good factory ammo.

Brian C on 10/11/2017
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

I purchased this rifle from Buds two years ago for my son and in that time have done some load development and watched my son take two deer with it. Starting with the obvious this is not a very pretty gun but it does have some utilitarian appeal. The barrel is fairly heavy but balances well and tracks. 20" is perfect for this setup. Still scoped and with a sling this combo is heavier than an M1 garand. Nevertheless my then 12 now 13 year old son has never complained and he is not a big kid. The stock is what you would expect for the price but the recoil pad really does soak up recoil well. The barrel channel is cut generously and you could slide several sheets of paper between the barrel and stock. It flexes enough to touch the barrel so that is something to consider. It is also accurate, this rifle likes 165 grain Nosler Accubonds and will fire 5 into 0.7" at 100 yards ahead of a load of 46 grains of varget. The rifle will shoot 168 gr. Hornady HPBT the same. The magazine allows for longer bullet seating as well and from a handloaders perspective that is appreciated. Of note as well, on a whim I tried some 180 grain Sierra Game Kings I had left over loaded with 45 grains Varget once again. I averaged 2663 fps and under an inch accuracy! The load was not as good as the Accubonds so I stuck with the Noslers as the do all bullet, but it would appear to me the rifles 20" barrel gives nothing up for velocity. I cannot explain it but this was not hot ammo and there were no pressure signs. Do your own load development of course. The iron sights are a great addition that I appreciate. The rifle has seen over 100 silenced rounds through it utilizing a friends silencer and it does well as it does not seem to change the point of impact. No trouble with threads. Its just a solid, kind of unique 308 that will work well forever. It will never look great but that's not the intent. For the price and something just a little different this is really tough to beat.

Timothy R on 03/07/2017
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

great rifle from right out of the box. Looks and feels great, though is a little front heavy, not enough to really complain about. The rifle feels great to shoot and using irons makes for quick shooting. The trigger feels great too. The weakest part of the rifle is the stock, the stock feels more solid than the Ruger American though.

Wayne M on 01/15/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

What a nice brush gun. I been looking at these for some time now when a friend turned me on to Bus's gun shop .com This was the first thing I bought and have places two orders since then. The prices csn't be beet ans ths shipping is reasonable when it it isn't free. You can't go wrong with Bud's Gun Shop!

Joseph L on 01/13/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This gun is an incredible value for the money. For the price do not think just buy. It is my new favorite woods rifle. Buds as always has done very well.

Gary P on 09/26/2016
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I’ve had my Hog Hunter in .308 for almost two years. The gun arrived with the rear sight laying in the bottom of the box and damaged. With the help of the FFL, I managed to salvage it. First thing I did was replace the stock with a very heavy target stock that added enough weight to the gun that I decided against a muzzle brake. I later added a Nikon M 308 4-16 scope with WARN quick release rings that allow me to have access to the iron sights in about 3 seconds. When new, the bolt would not reliably pick up the next round in the magazine but after 50 or so rounds that problem went away. I reload for this gun, so I am not confined to factory ammo. I’m using Hornady 168 grain A-Max bullets behind some IMR 4895 powder. I’m very pleased with this gun and am about to order one in .223 since I just started reloading .223.

Patrick G on 05/10/2016
Rating:   1 of 5 Stars!

Buds is A number one, the "hog hunter" is not. I have yet to have a problem with Buds that a phone call didnt handle. Very trustworthy and quick shipping. This Savage rifle barrel looks like a wood file in side. Peels copper like it is a file. Side by side with my Walmart Savage .308, the "Hog Hunter" is a dog. Where do'es Savage get off shipping file rough rifling with a fun to own gun like the "Hog Dog"

Calen C on 02/16/2016
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Much more nose heavy than I thought it would be but I still love this gun. Very accurate and light recoil with muzzle brake installed.

Jesus M on 02/10/2016
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Rifle lives up to its name here in East TX... Feral hogs do not have a chance.. Iron sights are easy to adjust and follow up shots are not too bad... Waiting to see if they're going to get rid of the $200 tax before I add the suppressor...

Jon L on 06/14/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

All I can say is "Wow!" I put a Redfield 20MOA rail, and a Nikon Buckmasters 3-9x scope, using .308 Federal Power Shok I zeroed this at from 25 to 100 yards, in 9 shots total. With sloppy shooting I still got 1" groups. This rifle has more capability than I do. I am still awaiting my Burris MTAC, but the higher quality optic,(and a bit more range time), I have no doubt this will be a 500 yard rifle.........and I am keeping the Savage stock on this.

Richard B on 05/06/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great deal great rifle shoots straight with great accuracy Replace the factory stock and you have a fabulous rifle

Shannon S on 05/05/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I'm giving this a solid 5 stars because of the quality of the product and Buds. The rifle came to me with a flaw: The front sight had fallen out of its dovetail. I accepted it at the FFL (my choice) and decided to work it with Savage. I called them today and they are sending me a new sight, without the slightest question - just here you go. I'm sure I could have asked to return it for warranty repair and they would have done it (sounded really friendly) but I personally think that is excessive for a sight. About the rifle. I read a lot about the stock being flimsy and/or light but I don't have an issue with it. The butt pad is extremely squishy- will have to grow on me. Rear sight is unusually high, which I'm told is in case you want to suppress, so I recommend looking close at this she deciding between this or another rifle with sights. I have not shot it yet but action is smooth and tight. Will update review if I deem it necessary.

Adam D on 04/30/2015
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

Very nice rifle for the price and loaded with features. Two concerns however; the first is the lower quality of he synthetic stock which is very flimsy, the second is that the gun arrived in a plastic bag bone dry and with surface rust much like many other savage firearms I have received.

James C on 04/24/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Utilitarian quality in a .308 bolt action. Just got it home and fired twenty rounds at some gallon jugs 100 yards away - hit those jugs every time with the cheapest ammo my FFL had. This is my ideal rifle. Bare bones, iron sights, internal magazine, bolt action, short barrel... Grab it and go - and don't give a damn 'cause it cost you $450! Sexy rifle.

Jesse B on 03/13/2015
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

I am really impressed with this rifle. The only down side is the stock, but I plan on upgrading that at some point (plastic weld seem down the top of the stock will get you if your not careful). Easily mounted my 3-9x40 Redfield Revolution scope with medium height rings to boot. Iron sites are great and for a long neck like my self made for easy target aquisition!

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