Very nice setup. Savage makes an excellent rifle. I have the Storm also in 270wsm but not the lightweight. It's a tack driver. It loves the higher end Federal ammo and Winchester Silvertip 130's. Never had much luck with the Hornady SST ammo in any of my rifles,it was fast but not as accurate as other brands.
Nice. I have the older version of that rifle, the Lightweight Hunter also in .243 Win. I wasn’t happy with the Factory ammo, so I started reloading for it and now it’s a great rifle. Haven’t had a chance to go shooting in WA yet.
You should use blue loctite only on the scope mount base screws, never the ring screws. Also understand when using loctite it acts as a lubricant on the threads so if the receiver is rated for 30 in/lbs you’d want to go slightly lower, as you could actually over-torque the screws with loctite applied. Vortex themselves really favors 15 in/lbs on the ring screws. I had a Vortex scope that wouldn’t hold zero and that was the first thing they asked and really stressed the issue. That said looks like a nice setup and it is neat that Savage was able to mill out the receiver and bolt body to get weight under 6 lbs without going to a carbon fiber barrel.
Great vid. If they sell hornady zombiemax in your caliber, try those... my savage in 223 likes those and they shoot straighter than any I have tried. I can't wait to see you hunt....
For that gun being 243 man that gun has a kick I got this rifle after seing your review and I got a 270 love it, but seen it doesn't bark as much as yours does.
I have this rifle chambered .270 win with premium ammo .543 inch groups and with cheap ammo .970 inch groups at 100 yards. By far my most favorite rifle of all. I also have the CZ 527 chambered in 7.62x39 cheap wolf ammo I get 1 inch to 2.5 inch groups also 100 yards.
@@fischer2534 yea I have at 100 yards my groups at sub moa and at 200 yards 1 inch so just under one and quarter. However the choice ammo and rifle makes a huge difference. I have a savage 110 light weight storm and I shoot federal premium terminal ascent. I have not practice more than 200 yards. I’m confident enough to say that at 500 yards I’ll be in the triangle. Even if group 3 to 5 inches
@@fischer2534 also Sierra Game king but the first gen bullets not the newer polymer tip. Those are a beast and will shatter any think bone 🍖 in its path.
Sorry I know this is old! I think I’ve decided to get this exact rifle. 110 lightweight storm in 270 win. Any advice or tips? I’ve been torn between this or the 110 storm regular weight. Or all the other stainless options
@@saraboyd140 I love my 110 lightweight Storm chambered in .270 win. I only use two brand of ammo Sierra, Gameking and Federal Terminal Velocity. I shot a doe down hill 46 yards mid chest the exit wound on the left quarter shoulder was devastating. Didn’t go one step, she took a leap up and land still on the ground. It’s expensive ammo but by far thé best ammo. As for the Sierra Game King and I’m talking about the original not the green polymer tipped one. Buck broad right side blow out both front shoulders, buckle forward clean harvest.
Nice review! I enjoy watching your videos. I've also got a tacoma long bed and purchased the fold-a-cot after watching your sleeping setup. What gun range is that if you don't mind? I live in the Portland metro area and need to sight in a gun also.
Really hope you review the Tikka and compare the two rifles. I bought a savage lightweight storm in .308. The best I can get is 2” groups. How much more does the tikka weigh?
That is definitely one of the cons of going to a lightweight rifle. I had a Tikka T3x lite in 308 with a Vortex Diamondback 3-9x40 and it was sub 7 lbs. It was not the most pleasant rifle to shoot. For my lightweight rifle caliber these days I’m shooting 6.5 Creedmoor and the recoil reduction is welcomed, thus producing tighter groups. One suggestion if you really like your savage otherwise…maybe consider getting it threaded and adding a brake…would probably tighten up your groups. Also how many kinds of ammo did you try? Brands? Grain weight of bullet? Bullet construction? For example, I had a rifle once that would not accurately shoot solid copper bullets. Switched to a bonded bullet in that rifle and suddenly my groups were excellent.
@@scotteger6271 I’m almost embarrassed to admit the issue with my rifle. I have a friend that reloads and he worked up numerous rounds for me and it still wasn’t consistent. I decided to try bedding the rifle and when I went to take it apart noticed the action screws weren’t snug. Torqued them down properly and now shoots most anything MOA, granted I do my part.
@@stewarthoy7357 I’m glad you weren’t too proud to share. It’s comments like this that teach people what to do. Honestly I’ve just gotten into the practice of basically disassembling rifles when I get them so that I can clean and properly torque everything. I once bought two Ruger package rifles and the ones action screws were barely tight and the other one, well one of the picatinny rail screws was never even screwed in from the factory. Only reason it wasn’t missing was the scope ring was over top of it preventing it from falling out. I highly recommend everyone that’s into rifle shooting get a quality torque wrench (like a Wheeler fat wrench), good hex/torx screwdrivers and bits, as well as a good leveling system. Another good addition would be something like a Tipton gun vice…makes working on stuff and leveling scopes very easy. It’s a financial investment but it’s worth it.
I just order one in .270 win ,I am looking to order the talley lightweight ring are you 100% sur it the 8 40 base screw thread ?from what i see online it should be 6 48.
Good review, but $600 is too much for the rifle. The Savage 110 Storm in 243 Winchester has a 22 inch barrel, Accutrigger, Accufit Accustock which has the aluminum bedding block, adjustable length of pull, comb height and better all metal magazine bottom with a metal magazine release built on the rifle. The true facts are it's only 1.8 lbs heavier than the Savage 110 Lightweight Storm. Your Savage 110 Lightweight Storm stock has zero bedding block and utilizes the cheap plastic magazine bottoms and releases found in the Savage Axis rifles. The Talley ring and base combos are great, but the Vortex scopes are Chinese junk. Your money would be better spent on Leupold and you ultimately would have a superior lightweight scope you can actually trust in the field.
Not here to cause an argument but you do realize that Leupold has been sourcing Chinese glass for their scopes for years right? Not everything from China is junk…a lot is sure, but they do have good manufacturing there as well. Good luck finding a truly “American” scope…about the best you can do if you want to avoid China is get a higher end German scope…but can you still with 100% certainty know that every single little piece of it is not from China? Also, 1.8 lbs when you’re talking about a rifle sub 6 lbs is a lot. Everything else you said about the regular 110 storm is spot on though…much nicer and better stock, nicer mag, etc…but I feel like they fill two different roles. The regular 110 storm is a do it all kind of rifle with weather resistance…this lightweight is for the person that hikes far into the woods to their spot and doesn’t shoot this very frequently once sighted in. These lightweight rifles are trendy at the moment.
@@scotteger6271 @Scott Eger Vortex scopes other than extreme high end are Chinese junk. Most times Vortex replaces scopes other than repair under thier warranty. If you buy a budget Vortex you'll need the warranty. Yes I know Leupold outsources thier glass they all do. I have trust in Leupold, so Vortex would never be an option for me. I have Leupold scopes from 1974 and are still going strong. Naw, 1.8 lbs is nothing. Some modern hunters carry so many other useless gadgets with them anyways.
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Excellent choice and a nice low mount.
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Yes sir!
Very nice setup. Savage makes an excellent rifle. I have the Storm also in 270wsm but not the lightweight. It's a tack driver. It loves the higher end Federal ammo and Winchester Silvertip 130's. Never had much luck with the Hornady SST ammo in any of my rifles,it was fast but not as accurate as other brands.
Excellent review!!
Great review thank you :)
Nice. I have the older version of that rifle, the Lightweight Hunter also in .243 Win. I wasn’t happy with the Factory ammo, so I started reloading for it and now it’s a great rifle. Haven’t had a chance to go shooting in WA yet.
I have the .243 LW hunter also, very dissapointed with my bolt. It's very sticky and binds often. Curious if you have the same issue..
@@DriftlessCatholic it isn’t as smooth as I would have liked, you’re right.
You should use blue loctite only on the scope mount base screws, never the ring screws. Also understand when using loctite it acts as a lubricant on the threads so if the receiver is rated for 30 in/lbs you’d want to go slightly lower, as you could actually over-torque the screws with loctite applied. Vortex themselves really favors 15 in/lbs on the ring screws. I had a Vortex scope that wouldn’t hold zero and that was the first thing they asked and really stressed the issue.
That said looks like a nice setup and it is neat that Savage was able to mill out the receiver and bolt body to get weight under 6 lbs without going to a carbon fiber barrel.
Your a great American! 👍
Thanks for the review!
Thank you!
Great video sir 👍.
Very helpful thanks.
Great review..
Thank you sir!
Great vid. If they sell hornady zombiemax in your caliber, try those... my savage in 223 likes those and they shoot straighter than any I have tried. I can't wait to see you hunt....
For that gun being 243 man that gun has a kick I got this rifle after seing your review and I got a 270 love it, but seen it doesn't bark as much as yours does.
That is light; I shall have one like that.
I have this rifle chambered .270 win with premium ammo .543 inch groups and with cheap ammo .970 inch groups at 100 yards. By far my most favorite rifle of all. I also have the CZ 527 chambered in 7.62x39 cheap wolf ammo I get 1 inch to 2.5 inch groups also 100 yards.
Hi cottojn,
Have you shot out to 200-400yards with your 270 win. If so was the groups good.
@@fischer2534 yea I have at 100 yards my groups at sub moa and at 200 yards 1 inch so just under one and quarter. However the choice ammo and rifle makes a huge difference. I have a savage 110 light weight storm and I shoot federal premium terminal ascent. I have not practice more than 200 yards. I’m confident enough to say that at 500 yards I’ll be in the triangle. Even if group 3 to 5 inches
@@fischer2534 also Sierra Game king but the first gen bullets not the newer polymer tip. Those are a beast and will shatter any think bone 🍖 in its path.
Sorry I know this is old!
I think I’ve decided to get this exact rifle. 110 lightweight storm in 270 win. Any advice or tips? I’ve been torn between this or the 110 storm regular weight. Or all the other stainless options
@@saraboyd140 I love my 110 lightweight Storm chambered in .270 win. I only use two brand of ammo Sierra, Gameking and Federal Terminal Velocity. I shot a doe down hill 46 yards mid chest the exit wound on the left quarter shoulder was devastating. Didn’t go one step, she took a leap up and land still on the ground. It’s expensive ammo but by far thé best ammo. As for the Sierra Game King and I’m talking about the original not the green polymer tipped one. Buck broad right side blow out both front shoulders, buckle forward clean harvest.
I wonder if the stock is yawing/flexing on your front rest? I try to shoot on front & rear bags.
Pretty rifle, and cool coverage.
Thanks!
Thank you! It could be, I will try the bags next time, thanks for the advice!
Nice review! I enjoy watching your videos. I've also got a tacoma long bed and purchased the fold-a-cot after watching your sleeping setup. What gun range is that if you don't mind? I live in the Portland metro area and need to sight in a gun also.
Thank you I appreciate your support! I am at the Tri County Gun Club in Sherwood. :)
I am a member at Tri County, I can bring guest there, if you need your rifle sighted in. I can bring you as a guest.
Really hope you review the Tikka and compare the two rifles. I bought a savage lightweight storm in .308. The best I can get is 2” groups. How much more does the tikka weigh?
That is definitely one of the cons of going to a lightweight rifle. I had a Tikka T3x lite in 308 with a Vortex Diamondback 3-9x40 and it was sub 7 lbs. It was not the most pleasant rifle to shoot. For my lightweight rifle caliber these days I’m shooting 6.5 Creedmoor and the recoil reduction is welcomed, thus producing tighter groups. One suggestion if you really like your savage otherwise…maybe consider getting it threaded and adding a brake…would probably tighten up your groups.
Also how many kinds of ammo did you try? Brands? Grain weight of bullet? Bullet construction?
For example, I had a rifle once that would not accurately shoot solid copper bullets. Switched to a bonded bullet in that rifle and suddenly my groups were excellent.
@@scotteger6271 I’m almost embarrassed to admit the issue with my rifle. I have a friend that reloads and he worked up numerous rounds for me and it still wasn’t consistent. I decided to try bedding the rifle and when I went to take it apart noticed the action screws weren’t snug. Torqued them down properly and now shoots most anything MOA, granted I do my part.
@@stewarthoy7357 I’m glad you weren’t too proud to share. It’s comments like this that teach people what to do. Honestly I’ve just gotten into the practice of basically disassembling rifles when I get them so that I can clean and properly torque everything. I once bought two Ruger package rifles and the ones action screws were barely tight and the other one, well one of the picatinny rail screws was never even screwed in from the factory. Only reason it wasn’t missing was the scope ring was over top of it preventing it from falling out.
I highly recommend everyone that’s into rifle shooting get a quality torque wrench (like a Wheeler fat wrench), good hex/torx screwdrivers and bits, as well as a good leveling system. Another good addition would be something like a Tipton gun vice…makes working on stuff and leveling scopes very easy. It’s a financial investment but it’s worth it.
Is the bolt titer after you shoot yours ?
Bro I gat same rifle (Match bullet weight to the twist rate )off your barrel you will see the difference (9.25 twist rate like 95gr) good luck 👍🏼
Are the scope mounting screws 8-40 or 6-48?
8-40
@@bebe0928 Thanks for the super fast reply, very helpful!
@@DJ-nh5lh you’re welcome
I just order one in .270 win ,I am looking to order the talley lightweight ring are you 100% sur it the 8 40 base screw thread ?from what i see online it should be 6 48.
This is what I got: Talley 930725, Amazon link: www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001F0IET8/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Try Sierra Gameking the first Gen not that new shit they putting out
First
Good review, but $600 is too much for the rifle. The Savage 110 Storm in 243 Winchester has a 22 inch barrel, Accutrigger, Accufit Accustock which has the aluminum bedding block, adjustable length of pull, comb height and better all metal magazine bottom with a metal magazine release built on the rifle. The true facts are it's only 1.8 lbs heavier than the Savage 110 Lightweight Storm.
Your Savage 110 Lightweight Storm stock has zero bedding block and utilizes the cheap plastic magazine bottoms and releases found in the Savage Axis rifles.
The Talley ring and base combos are great, but the Vortex scopes are Chinese junk. Your money would be better spent on Leupold and you ultimately would have a superior lightweight scope you can actually trust in the field.
Not here to cause an argument but you do realize that Leupold has been sourcing Chinese glass for their scopes for years right? Not everything from China is junk…a lot is sure, but they do have good manufacturing there as well. Good luck finding a truly “American” scope…about the best you can do if you want to avoid China is get a higher end German scope…but can you still with 100% certainty know that every single little piece of it is not from China?
Also, 1.8 lbs when you’re talking about a rifle sub 6 lbs is a lot. Everything else you said about the regular 110 storm is spot on though…much nicer and better stock, nicer mag, etc…but I feel like they fill two different roles. The regular 110 storm is a do it all kind of rifle with weather resistance…this lightweight is for the person that hikes far into the woods to their spot and doesn’t shoot this very frequently once sighted in. These lightweight rifles are trendy at the moment.
@@scotteger6271 @Scott Eger Vortex scopes other than extreme high end are Chinese junk. Most times Vortex replaces scopes other than repair under thier warranty. If you buy a budget Vortex you'll need the warranty.
Yes I know Leupold outsources thier glass they all do. I have trust in Leupold, so Vortex would never be an option for me. I have Leupold scopes from 1974 and are still going strong.
Naw, 1.8 lbs is nothing. Some modern hunters carry so many other useless gadgets with them anyways.