savage model 11

[kawie]

well yesterday i went an put the money down on a left handed model 11.it has the nikon scope on it.not sure what nikon,more than likely the pro staff.hope it has the BDC on it.i decided i needed a longer range caliber than what i have already.(30-30 an 35 rem) so i got the 260 rem.tell what you think of this gun an caliber an if you have any info on the scopes these guns come with.
thanks
Kawie

[omegahunter]

No experience with that caliber, but I love my Savage 11 FNS in .243.  Started that rifle out on a diet of 58 VMax and could hit VERY well out to 400 or so (before I had a rangefinder) yards.  Would not blow an exit hole on a groundhog so I went to a 65 VMax, but it does not shoot as tight was the 58's used to.  I did have to open up my forearm channel a little because the cheap stock would flex a little with a bipod on it and change POI.  Now it doesn't.  All in all, great rifle IMO.

[cybin]

I have a model 11 in .223--it shoots great---I put a 6.5x20 scope on it--it came with a 3x9 bushnell--my wife took the 3x9 for her rossi .223--it wasn't a great scope but not a bad scope either.
 
cybin

[handirifle]

No experience with the 260 either, but I bet you'll find it's suitable for most anything you want to hunt, short of AK moose.  Even then, the Swedes have killed many many moose with their 6.5 Swede, and the 260 out performs the factory swede loadings.

As is most always the case, use the right bullet, placed in the right spot, and you'll meat for the table.

My guess is as good as yours on the scope.  most are not high $$ scopes, but have seen MANY guys say they work fine for them.

That 260 will definitely out reach the 30-30 or the 35 Rem.  It should be good on deer to 300-400yds,  without batting an eyelash, as long as you do your part.

Congrats on joining the Savage team.  Come visit us at savage shooters sometime.  Brotherhood of the Barrel Nut.

[the jigger]

The Savage/Stevens bolt guns IMHO are as accurate and dependable as any production rifle out there. If your package scope is a Nikon Pro-Staff and your primary use is hunting I think you will be well served(I have four).
My knowledge of the 260 is limited to what I read. However, if youu find it not to your liking it is a simple fix. Re-barrel.
Most of the barrel makers have prefit Savage/Stevens barrels in the chamber of your choice. I have used the Savage/Stevens action for four "poor-boy" customs and all are excellent shooters.
GOOD LUCK and GOOD SHOOTING!!!

[Luckyducker]

I have never owned a Savage short action i n any caliber, but you probably lucked into the better choice for a 260Rem.  The savage in this cartridge is the only over the counter rifle that I have seen that uses a 1/8" rate of twist.  This faster ROT can shoot 140 grain bullets while the other brands with their 1/9" are topped out with 129 grain bullets.  Let us know how it shoots.  BTW, I don't think there is any difference in glass in the Prostaff, Buckmaster, or Monarch UCC models of scopes.  I have owned the Prostaff and Buckmaster scopes and looked through the Monarch and if there is any difference I just don't see it.

[Flintlock61]

Today I bought a Savage accutrigger model 111 Trophy Hunter in 30 06. The barrel is floated but not accustock.  Came with a Nikon BDC 3-9x40 scope.  It is synthetic stock, all black including barrel.  Now to get out and shoot it!  It was a bargain compared to the cost of others. Yet it is USA made.  Hope it shoots good. It wont take much to outshoot my ability!!

[454Puma]

I have one in .223 Rem very nice accurate rifle.  It replaced my Sav 110 '06 my first Savage that served as my hunter for 15 years.   I love my bolt guns but after years of shooting  the 110 it got old as it would beat the snot out of you after ten rounds.   Now have a Rem 7400 in '06 no more getting beat up and can shoot all day.  Same with the Sav 11 shoot all day not a problem.

[FW Conch]

   kawie, as I'm sure you know by now, the 260 Rem./ Savage combination is great!  I shoot 140 grn.
     bullets in my 260 & just love it!     Good Luck .... Good Shooting ! .... Jim

[wareagleguy]

 I have two Savage rifles in 260. Model 16 and a model 11 Light Weight Hunter. The Model 16 is a tack driver using Lapua brass and Lapua 139 grain bullets with Winchester 760 powder. The model 11 seems to like the same load but not had good enough weather to shoot it much. I really wanted to use 120 bullets but haven't found that load yet. Savage uses a 1 in 8 twist for the 260 which makes it good for heavier bullets. Which I found 140+ grain bullets seem to give the tightest groups. I managed to harvest a good 9 point with the Model 16 this year. The round is very effective on deer. If you don't reload you may find it difficult finding a good selection of ammo. I would suggest looking at Car Bon with the 139 grain Lapua Scencars (sp). Expensive but shoots well. One last thing. I have noticed that all my Savages need to have at least 50 rounds down the barrel to really start to pull tight groups. Not to say that it won't shoot fine right from the start but if you want that dime size groups you need to do a little break in. Just my 2 cents.