Customer Reviews for Savage Model 116 Bear Hunter .338 Win Mag Bolt Action Rifle
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03/31/2022
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Good service from Bud's and a good shooter. 1 moa @ 100yds. Muzzle brake reduced recoil immensely but warn other shooters on the adjacent bench!!
03/16/2018
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My Savage 116 Bear Hunter in 338 Win Mag arrived promptly and in expected good condition. After running a couple of patches with Hoppe's No. 9 through the bore and then a dry patch, and mounting a 70's vintage Redfield Widefield fixed 4x scope (It won out over a Leupold 4x12 for now) I headed for my range with 20 rounds of handloads. The rounds consisted of new Winchester cases and Winchester Large Rifle Magnum primers, and a start load of 64 grains of IMR 4350 pushing a 215 grain Sierra #2610. After removing the bolt and bore sighting I fired a few rounds at 30 yds. to get close and then moved to 200 yds. which yielded a four shot 4" group from a bench with a bi-pod. Adequate, I guess, but not impressive since my new Savage Scout Rifle in .308 with a 2 1/2x Leupold Scout Scope shooting Winchester White Box yielded 3 out of a four shot group within 3/4" at 200 yds. I know, I couldn't believe it either. With fire-formed cases, bullet seating adjusted for optimum accuracy/hunting situations, and a more favorable powder charge, I fully expect the Bear Hunter to meet or exceed what one might require for a mountain elk rifle. Probably because of the adjustable muzzle brake, the recoil seemed a little less brutal than my Winchester 70 in 300 Win Mag but with more powder and maybe a 250 grain Sierra #2600 I know it will get worse, but will most likely be manageable. I'm pleased with Bud's and, so far, pleased with my 116 Bear Hunter and would recommend either.
03/29/2011
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Great shooting rifle. Shoots 1/4" groups all day and I bet it would do better with a better marksman behind it. Barrel cools quickly, and don't fear the rap about the recoil. I shot a box in one sitting and felt nothing, took five shots with the muzzle break off. Noticed 1/2" groups with muzzle break off, but felt no difference in the kick, or should I say more of a push. Trigger was great from the box, nice and crisp, probably about 3-4 lbs. Only con I have is the price of the ammo. It shipped quick from Bud's, and who can beat free shipping and no taxes? Cabella's wanted $930 for this rifle through special order, and then you pay taxes!!