Savage Arms just dropped a bombshell on the bolt-action world, expanding their legendary Model 110 platform with six fresh cartridges that were previously unavailable in this iconic rifle: .22 Creedmoor, .22 ARC, .25 Creedmoor, .300 HAM’R, .338 ARC, and 6.8 Western. This isn’t some minor refresh—it’s a strategic masterstroke that catapults the Model 110 into relevance for modern hunters chasing long-range varmints, precision competitors dialing in sub-MOA groups, and tactical shooters building lightweight AR-10 hybrids. Beth Shimanski, Savage’s VP of Marketing, nailed it when she said these additions ensure hunters, precision shooters, and tactical users can find a Model 110 suited to their needs. Coming off the heels of the Model 110’s 70th anniversary, this move screams commitment to innovation without abandoning the rifle’s affordable, user-friendly roots—think AccuFit stocks, adjustable triggers, and heavy-barrel options starting around $800.
Diving deeper, these calibers aren’t random picks; they’re tailored to exploding niches in the 2A ecosystem. The .22 Creedmoor and .22 ARC are low-recoil darlings for prairie dog towns and NRL Hunter matches, offering .223-level ballistics with match-grade precision that AR platforms envy. Step up to .25 Creedmoor for flat-shooting mule deer hunts out to 800 yards, while .300 HAM’R bridges the gap between AR-15 punch and black bear stopping power without the overkill of .308. The .338 ARC brings 6.5 Creedmoor energy in a package that feeds from standard AR-10 mags, perfect for suppressed DMR builds, and 6.8 Western? That’s Browning’s heavy-hitter for elk at distance, now accessible in a sub-7-pound rifle. For the 2A community, this means more choices in a market dominated by pricey customs—Savage is democratizing cutting-edge ballistics, countering anti-gun narratives by fueling self-reliance in hunting, sport, and defense.
The implications ripple far: expect a surge in Model 110 builds at gunsmiths, reloading forums lighting up with load data, and Savage stealing market share from Remington 700 clones. In an era of ammo shortages and cartridge wars, this expansion empowers everyday shooters to future-proof their kits without breaking the bank, reinforcing why the 2A thrives on American ingenuity. If you’re eyeing a do-it-all precision rifle, the Model 110 just became your no-brainer upgrade—grab one before the rush.