Savage Model 110

easy
Shop tier 2
high confidence
Rifle
bolt action
hunting
accutrigger
barrel nut

field strip ~2 min · reassembly ~3 min · detail strip ~30 min

Before you begin Verify this firearm is unloaded. Remove the magazine or empty the cylinder or tube, lock the action open, and check the chamber both by sight and by touch. Keep the muzzle in a safe direction and remove all live ammunition from your work area.

Savage Arms limits owner disassembly The maker's own procedure goes as far as: Bolt out of the receiver and barreled action out of the stock (stock/action screws); bolt itself not disassembled; rear trigger-guard screw not removed.. Savage tells owners not to disassemble the bolt assembly; in-depth mechanical work should go to a qualified gunsmith or Savage's service department, and most parts are factory-fit or gunsmith-only. (Savage Arms Centerfire Rifle Manual — Models 10/110, 11/111, 14/114, 16/116 — Savage Arms, Inc., p. 33 saweb.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com [1])

Specifications

Manufacturer: Savage Arms
Origin: United States
Category: Rifle
Action: Bolt action
Calibers: .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, 6.5 Creedmoor, .223 Remington, .300 Winchester Magnum
Capacity: 4 or 5 rounds depending on caliber and magazine
Production: 1958–present (in-production)
Also known as: Savage 110, Model 111, Model 116, Axis (related)

Model-specific safety

Trigger press required to disassemble This design requires pressing the trigger as part of the takedown. That makes verifying an empty chamber non-negotiable. Check it twice, keep the muzzle in a safe direction, and never take a shortcut on this step.

Removing the bolt from this rifle requires pulling the trigger. The manual says so in as many words. Verify the chamber and magazine are empty, look and feel, and point the muzzle somewhere a round would not matter before your finger goes near the trigger.
Removing the magazine does not clear the chamber. Cycle the bolt and check the chamber directly.
The bolt release must be operated to withdraw the bolt. Do not force the bolt out — if it will not come, the release is not engaged or the safety is blocking it.
Clean from the breech with a bore guide. Cleaning a bolt rifle from the muzzle without a guide wears the crown and costs accuracy permanently.
Removing the barrelled action from the stock changes the bedding relationship. Reinstall the action screws to a consistent torque or the rifle will shift its zero.
The AccuTrigger fitted to most modern Savage rifles has a bladed safety in the trigger face. It is user-adjustable within a range using the supplied tool, but adjusting it beyond the specified range or removing the blade produces an unsafe rifle.

If it will not go back together

Common ways this firearm resists reassembly, and what is actually wrong. Forcing a part that will not seat is how firearms get damaged.

The bolt binds partway and will not clear the receiver.

Why The trigger is not held fully rearward, or the cocking indicator is not pushed all the way down.

Fix With no ammunition present and the safety forward, pull the trigger fully rearward and HOLD it, push the cocking indicator down as far as it goes, then draw the bolt out.

Forcing it Savage's manual says the bolt seeming to bind is the sign this step was missed. Forcing it is how bolts and stocks get damaged.

Under spring tension

Firing pin spring inside the bolt (detail strip)
Magazine follower spring

Easily lost parts

Bolt release · Action screws · Magazine or floorplate components

Tools

Tool	Required	Used for	Substitute
Bore guide	Yes	Cleaning from the breech without damaging the throat or the crown.	There is no good substitute. A rod run into an unguided chamber scrapes the throat.
Hex key or screwdriver matching the action screws	Optional	Removing the barrelled action from the stock. Not needed for routine cleaning.
Torque wrench	Optional	Reinstalling action screws to a consistent value, which is an accuracy variable on every bolt rifle.

Shop difficulty

Shop tier 2 Tier 2 — moderate among rifles and carbines, for the full job: strip to the parts that get coated and put it back together working. Few parts, but the multi-piece Savage bolt has two captive ball detents (extractor and rear baffle), a strongly compressed firing-pin spring, and a bolt head and baffles that go in one way. It is a bolt rifle with more traps than a 700.

Parts: 27 numbered parts (PARTIAL: Savage's owner-orderable list for AccuTrigger bottom-release top-load/DBM rifles; it omits barrel, receiver, barrel nut, bolt body and trigger internals), from Savage Arms Centerfire Rifle Manual — Models 10/110, 11/111, 14/114, 16/116 — Savage Arms, Inc., p. 22–23 saweb.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com [1].

Bench time: about 35 min to strip, 55 min to rebuild (estimate). Stock, multi-piece bolt (handle, baffles, bolt head, firing pin assembly, extractor ball), bottom metal. The AccuTrigger is left as a unit, and the barrel nut is not touched.

Small parts: 1 pins, 3 springs, 1 detents or plungers (counted from the manufacturer's parts list (one per key number unless a quantity is given))

What comes off for coating

Stock / bottom metal: action screws, trigger guard / floorplate, magazine box, spring, follower, swivel studs, recoil pad or butt plate
Bolt: firing pin assembly (shroud, cocking piece, mainspring), extractor, ejector and spring, bolt handle and screw, rear baffle (ball, spring, plunger), cocking piece pin, bolt head, front baffle, friction washer, extractor ball and spring
Receiver: trigger assembly (as a unit), bolt stop and spring, safety (if receiver-mounted), scope bases / iron sights

Special tools

plastic bag (owners' method) — Trapping the extractor ball and spring
torque driver — Action screws
Savage barrel nut wrench and headspace gauges — Only if the barrel is removed (not normal for coating)

Known pain points

The extractor sits on a 1/8 in spring-loaded ball that escapes when the extractor slides out, and is just as hard to trap going back in. (both)
Source: Working the Savage Model 110 — Gun Tests gun-tests.com [15] — “Slide the extractor into its slot and over the ball to complete the installation. This is easier said than done, however, because the ball has a way of escaping and you can waste a lot of time looking for it.”
The firing-pin assembly is under strong mainspring compression. Taking it apart risks losing the cocking piece and sleeve lock. (both)
Source: Working the Savage Model 110 — Gun Tests gun-tests.com [15] — “The firing-pin spring is held under strong compression, and reassembly may be difficult.”
The front baffle, friction washer and bolt-head retaining pin each have one correct orientation, and the rear baffle rides on its own ball and spring. (reassembly)
Source: Working the Savage Model 110 — Gun Tests gun-tests.com [15] — “Insert the bolt-head retaining pin with the center hole parallel to the bolt. Check the retaining-pin hole for alignment by inserting the firing pin into the bolt.”

See also 1 documented reassembly problem and their fixes.

Fit or check on rebuild

Bolt-head pin orientation / firing pin passes through — A misoriented pin blocks the firing pin.
Source: Working the Savage Model 110 — Gun Tests gun-tests.com [15] — “The firing pin must slide through the hole and extend beyond the bolt face.”
Action screw torque — Affects zero.
Re-zero sights or scope — Sights and optics come off for coating, and point of impact must be re-confirmed. This is a standard check, so no source.

This is Pew-Takedown's rating, not the manufacturer's. How tiers are rated. Forum reports are owners' experience, not specifications.

Manufacturer videos

Official videos from Savage Arms's own channels, linked rather than copied. Where a video and the steps on this page differ, follow the manufacturer's manual and video.

Bolt Removal: Savage Centerfire Bottom Bolt Release SavageAccuracy (Savage Arms) field strip · 2020-12-15
Covers: Savage centerfire bolt-action rifles with a bottom bolt release (per the description), which includes current Model 110s
Bolt Removal: Savage Centerfire Thumb Sear Release SavageAccuracy (Savage Arms) field strip · 2020-12-08
Covers: Savage centerfire bolt-action rifles with a thumb sear (side) bolt release (per the description), such as older Model 110/111/116s
Stock Removal: Savage Bolt Action SavageAccuracy (Savage Arms) field strip, detail strip · 2020-12-03
Covers: Savage bolt-action rifles, centerfire and rimfire (description gives action-screw torque specs by stock type)
Rear Baffle Installation: Savage Model 110 and 12/112 SavageAccuracy (Savage Arms) detail reassembly · 2020-11-16
Covers: Savage Model 110 and Model 12/112 bolts (per the description)
How to Adjust the AccuTrigger on Model 110 with Bottom Bolt Release SavageAccuracy (Savage Arms) adjustment · 2023-01-05
Covers: Savage Model 110 with bottom bolt release, Model 220, Model 212 (per the description)
How to Adjust the AccuTrigger on Model 110 with Side Bolt Release SavageAccuracy (Savage Arms) adjustment · 2023-01-06
Covers: Savage Model 110, 212 or 220 with side bolt release (per the description)

Procedures

Clear and Make Safe

Clear & Make Safe

Point the muzzle in a safe direction and keep your finger off the trigger.
Place the safety in the on position.
Lift the bolt handle and draw the bolt fully rearward, extracting and ejecting any chambered round.
Unload the magazine: on a hinged floorplate rifle press the floorplate latch and let the rounds fall out; on a detachable magazine rifle remove the magazine; on a blind magazine cycle the bolt to feed and eject each round.
Removed at this step: Magazine contents
Inspect the chamber and magazine well with a light and physically confirm the chamber is empty.
WarningLook and feel. Both, every time.
Remove all live ammunition from the work area.

Field Strip

Bolt removal is the whole of routine maintenance on a bolt rifle. The bore cleans from the breech with the bolt out.

Manufacturer’s videos: Bolt Removal: Savage Centerfire Bottom Bolt Release SavageAccuracy (Savage Arms) · Bolt Removal: Savage Centerfire Thumb Sear Release SavageAccuracy (Savage Arms) · Stock Removal: Savage Bolt Action SavageAccuracy (Savage Arms)

Complete the Clear and Make Safe procedure. There must be no ammunition in the chamber or the magazine — look and feel, do not assume.
With the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, move the safety forward to the SAFETY OFF — READY TO FIRE position. The bolt will not come out with the safety on.
WarningThe rifle is now off safe. Muzzle discipline is all you have left.
Lift the bolt handle and pull the bolt fully to the rear.
With no ammunition in the rifle, pull the trigger fully rearward and hold it there.
WarningRemoving the bolt from this rifle requires pulling the trigger. The manual says so in as many words. Verify the chamber and magazine are empty, look and feel, and point the muzzle somewhere a round would not matter before your finger goes near the trigger.
Push the cocking indicator — also called the side bolt release — as far down as it will go.
TipOn rifles with a bottom bolt release the lever is in front of the trigger instead; the trigger pull is required either way.
Grasping the bolt handle, pull the bolt assembly fully rearward until it clears the receiver, taking care not to hit the stock.
TipIf it binds or stops, the trigger is not held fully rearward or the release is not pushed all the way down. Do not force it.
Removed at this step: Bolt assembly
Clean the bore from the breech using a bore guide, and clean the bolt face, lugs, and chamber.
Stop here. The manual states plainly: do not disassemble the bolt.
WarningThe cocking piece pin holds the firing pin under mainspring tension. The manual warns that prying it out of position will snap the firing pin forward, and that if a cartridge were present this could discharge it.

Reassembly

Confirm the bolt is correctly assembled and the bolt head is properly oriented.
Align the bolt with the receiver raceway and slide it forward into the action.
Close the bolt handle and cycle the bolt several times to confirm smooth travel and correct cocking.
Confirm the bolt release retains the bolt when the action is opened fully.
Perform the function check.

Remove the Barrelled Action from the Stock

Detail Strip tools required

For a deep clean or bedding work. Not routine maintenance.

Manufacturer’s video: Stock Removal: Savage Bolt Action SavageAccuracy (Savage Arms)

Verify the rifle is unloaded and remove the bolt and magazine.
Remove the action screws from the bottom of the stock, noting which screw came from which hole.
TipThey are often different lengths.
Removed at this step: Action screws Floorplate or magazine assembly
Lift the barrelled action out of the stock.
Removed at this step: Stock
To reinstall, seat the action in the stock, start both screws by hand, then tighten the front screw first and the rear second to a consistent torque.
WarningInconsistent action screw torque is one of the most common causes of a rifle that will not hold zero. Consult your stock maker’s specification rather than guessing.

Patent drawings

not under copyright

Drawings from US patents on this design. A patent shows the invention as the inventor filed it; the firearm that shipped can differ in detail, and later production often does. Use them to see how the parts relate, not as a parts reference or a procedure. Per the USPTO, the text and drawings of a patent are typically not subject to copyright; each patent here was checked for a copyright notice.

US Patent 6,553,706 — Sear and step trigger assembly having a secondary sear block

Robert M. Gancarz, Scott Warburton · filed 2001-06-11 · granted 2003-04-29. Full patent (USPTO)

The Savage AccuTrigger: trigger with the centre AccuRelease blade (secondary sear block), sear and adjustment as it sits under the receiver.

Why this is the Savage Model 110’s patent: named by the maker — Savage Arms Centerfire Rifle Manual — Models 10/110, 11/111, 14/114, 16/116 — Savage Arms, Inc., p. 1 saweb.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com [1]: “Models 10/110 (excluding ‘LE SERIES’), 11/111, 14/114 and 16/116 [...] The following patents apply to the firearms contained in this manual: AccuTrigger™ - patent number US 6,553,706B1.”

**US Patent 6,553,706, Sheet 1 of 6 — FIG. 1** The patent: “FIG. 1 is a side elevation view of a firearm having a low creep, safety trigger assembly, constructed according to the present invention” Drawn for the patent, as filed; the production firearm may differ in detail. US Patent 6,553,706 — Sear and step trigger assembly having a secondary sear block, Sheet 1 of 6 — United States Patent and Trademark Office. Source. US patent drawing, not subject to copyright.

**US Patent 6,553,706, Sheet 2 of 6 — FIG. 2A** The patent: “FIG. 2A is a view of the opposite side of the trigger assembly shown in FIG. 1, illustrating the secondary sear block in a blocking position to prevent firing” Drawn for the patent, as filed; the production firearm may differ in detail. US Patent 6,553,706 — Sear and step trigger assembly having a secondary sear block, Sheet 2 of 6 — United States Patent and Trademark Office. Source. US patent drawing, not subject to copyright.

**US Patent 6,553,706, Sheet 3 of 6 — FIG. 2B** The patent: “FIG. 2B is a side view of the trigger assembly shown in FIG. 1 illustrating the secondary sear block in a non-blocking position to permit firing” Drawn for the patent, as filed; the production firearm may differ in detail. US Patent 6,553,706 — Sear and step trigger assembly having a secondary sear block, Sheet 3 of 6 — United States Patent and Trademark Office. Source. US patent drawing, not subject to copyright.

Torque specifications

Use a calibrated torque driverValues are the manufacturer's, shown in the unit it gives first; conversions are calculated and rounded. Tighten to the stated value — not "until it feels right" — and follow any sequence noted.

Fastener	Torque	Sequence, notes and the source's words	Where it comes from
Action screws (front and rear) Savage 110 with polymer or wood stocks	40 in-lb 4.5 N·m · 3.3 ft-lb	“110 with Polymer OR wood stocks 40 inch pounds”	What is the torque spec for my action screws? — Savage Arms (service.savagearms.com help center) service.savagearms.com [3]
Action screws (front and rear) Savage 110 chassis models (the FAQ row reads 'AXIS or 110 Chassis models')	65 in-lb 7.3 N·m · 5.4 ft-lb	“AXIS or 110 Chassis models 65 inch pounds”	What is the torque spec for my action screws? — Savage Arms (service.savagearms.com help center) service.savagearms.com [3]

Reported by other sources — not the manufacturer

Not a manufacturer specificationThese values come from the people and publications named beside each one, not from Savage Arms, and where they differ from the manufacturer's values above, the manufacturer wins. They are recorded with who said them and their exact words so you can judge them — not as a recommendation. Confirm any of them with the manufacturer or a licensed gunsmith before you put a wrench on your firearm; a wrong value can crack a stock, strip a thread or loosen a muzzle device.

Fastener	Torque	Who says so, and their words	Where it comes from
Action screws (front and rear) 3rd-generation Savage short-action 10/110 centerfire rifles (center-feed, 4.40" action-screw spacing, 2006 on) in a Magpul Hunter 110 stock	55–60 in-lb 6.2–6.8 N·m · 4.6–5 ft-lb	Reported by Magpul Industries Secondary — a parts or tool maker, or a gunsmithing publisher Push the barreled action rearward so the recoil lug contacts the rear surface of the Recoil Lug Slot, tighten both action screws, then torque with an in-lbs wrench and 3/16" bit. 'CAUTION: Ensure you are using an in-lbs. and NOT a ft-lbs. torque wrench'. “Using an in-lbs. torque wrench with a 3/16” driver bit, tighten the front and rear Action Screws to 55-60 in-lbs.”	Hunter 110 Stock – Savage 110 Short Action (MAG1069) Installation Instructions — Magpul Industries, PDF p. 1 magpul.com [4]
Front and middle action screws Savage bolt-action rifles (three action screws) in a Hogue OverMolded stock	55–65 in-lb 6.2–7.3 N·m · 4.6–5.4 ft-lb	Reported by Hogue, Inc. Secondary — a parts or tool maker, or a gunsmithing publisher Stand rifle on butt while applying downward pressure on barrel, tighten the front action screw first, then middle screw, etc. This better seats the recoil lug for accuracy. “For best accuracy potential, torque the front and middle screws to 55-65 inch lbs and the rear screw to 15 inch lbs.”	OverMolded Stock for Savage Bolt Action Rifles — installation card CRD_INS_SAVAGE110_03202017 — Hogue, Inc., PDF p. 1 hogueinc.com [5]
Rear (trigger guard) screw Savage bolt-action rifles (three action screws) in a Hogue OverMolded stock	15 in-lb 1.7 N·m · 1.2 ft-lb	Reported by Hogue, Inc. Secondary — a parts or tool maker, or a gunsmithing publisher “For best accuracy potential, torque the front and middle screws to 55-65 inch lbs and the rear screw to 15 inch lbs.”	OverMolded Stock for Savage Bolt Action Rifles — installation card CRD_INS_SAVAGE110_03202017 — Hogue, Inc., PDF p. 1 hogueinc.com [5]
Action screws (front and rear) Savage SA/LA (110-pattern) in an MDT Oryx chassis	60–65 in-lb 6.8–7.3 N·m · 5–5.4 ft-lb	Reported by MDT Sporting Goods Ltd. (Modular Driven Technologies, MDT) Secondary — a parts or tool maker, or a gunsmithing publisher Push the action rearward against the recoil lug and torque the front action screw first, then the rear (manual p. 1: 'first torquing the front then the rear action screw'). Short action: use the supplied offset oval washer on the front screw, flipped to suit your screw spacing. “Savage SA/LA — 3/16” Hex Wrench — 60-65 inch-pounds”	MDT Oryx Chassis System — User Manual (13694, Version 07.14.26), attached to MDT help-centre article 'ORYX Chassis Installation Guides' — MDT Sporting Goods Ltd. (Modular Driven Technologies, MDT), PDF p. 2 (inlet-specific torque table) support.mdttac.com [7]
Action screws (front and rear) Savage short action (stock OEM, top bolt release) in an MDT TAC21 Gen 2 chassis	80 in-lb 9 N·m · 6.7 ft-lb	Reported by MDT Sporting Goods Ltd. (Modular Driven Technologies, MDT) Secondary — a parts or tool maker, or a gunsmithing publisher Start with the front screw; the front screw has an elongated washer for early/late Savage hole spacing. Forend bolts (chassis hardware) max 36 in-lb. “13. Torque the action screws to 80inch pounds starting with the front screw.”	MDT TAC21 Gen 2 Chassis System — Owner's Manual (Tac21_Manual.pdf, 2020), attached to MDT help-centre article 'TAC 21 installation manual' — MDT Sporting Goods Ltd. (Modular Driven Technologies, MDT), PDF p. 3 ('TAC21 Gen 2 Chassis System Fo support.mdttac.com [8]
Action screws (front and rear) Savage (110-pattern) in a KRG Savage Bravo chassis	65 in-lb 7.3 N·m · 5.4 ft-lb	Reported by Kinetic Research Group (KRG) Secondary — a parts or tool maker, or a gunsmithing publisher Tighten alternately front/rear in increments until full torque is reached. “Step 4: Torque both screws to 65 in-lbs of torque in an incremental manner, moving back and forth between the two screws until full torque is reached.”	KRG Savage Bravo Chassis — Installation Instructions (INST-BRV-SVG) — Kinetic Research Group (KRG), PDF p. 1 kineticresearchgroup.com [9]
Action screws (all except rear guard screw) Savage in an H-S Precision Pro-Series stock	65 in-lb 7.3 N·m · 5.4 ft-lb	Reported by H-S Precision, Inc. Secondary — a parts or tool maker, or a gunsmithing publisher “Torque all the screws, except the rear guard screw, to 65 in/lbs. Tighten the rear guard screw hand tight or 30-35 in/lbs.”	H-S Precision — Instructions for the Savage Pro-Series® Stocks — H-S Precision, Inc., PDF p. 1, step 3 hsprecision.com [10]
Rear guard screw Savage in an H-S Precision Pro-Series stock	30–35 in-lb 3.4–4 N·m · 2.5–2.9 ft-lb	Reported by H-S Precision, Inc. Secondary — a parts or tool maker, or a gunsmithing publisher Alternative given by the maker: 'hand tight'. “Torque all the screws, except the rear guard screw, to 65 in/lbs. Tighten the rear guard screw hand tight or 30-35 in/lbs.”	H-S Precision — Instructions for the Savage Pro-Series® Stocks — H-S Precision, Inc., PDF p. 1, step 3 hsprecision.com [10]
Action screws (barreled action to UMC) Savage 110 and 110-pattern actions in a Grayboe stock with Universal Mini Chassis (UMC)	45 in-lb 5.1 N·m · 3.7 ft-lb	Reported by Grayboe Secondary — a parts or tool maker, or a gunsmithing publisher Install the UMC into the stock first (UMC-to-stock screws 60 in-lb), then the barreled action. “Set the barreled action into the mini chassis. Install the two supplied action screws (same length front and rear). Torque both screws to 45 inch-pounds.”	Grayboe — UMC (Universal Mini Chassis) Installation Instructions (web page) — Grayboe, p. Section 'Savage 110', Step 3 grayboe.com [11]
Action screws (front and rear) Savage short action in a MasterPiece Arms BA chassis (use the supplied insert matching the action-screw spacing)	65 in-lb 7.3 N·m · 5.4 ft-lb	Reported by MasterPiece Arms, Inc. Secondary — a parts or tool maker, or a gunsmithing publisher Snug front then rear; torque front to 25 in-lb, then rear to 25 in-lb; then front to 65 in-lb, then rear to 65 in-lb. Always start with the front screw. Re-check at 100-125 rounds and again after 500. “9. Using an inch lb torque wrench, torque the front action screw to 25 inch lbs. Then do the same for the rear screw. 10. Then go back to the front action screw and torque to the final spec of 65 inch lbs. Then return to the rear and do the same.”	MasterPiece Arms BA Chassis System — Installation, Setup and Usage (rev B) — MasterPiece Arms, Inc., PDF p. 1–2, steps 9–10 (Savage Short Act masterpiecearms.com [12]
Bolt Action Magazine Well screws (two 1/4-28 x 1/2” SHCS) Savage 110 short action in a Magpul Hunter 110 stock	approx. 20 in-lb 2.3 N·m · 1.7 ft-lb	Reported by Magpul Industries Secondary — a parts or tool maker, or a gunsmithing publisher Insert the magazine well until both locking tabs snap in, then hand tighten the two screws; do not overtighten. “Insert two 1/4-28 x 1/2” Socket Head Cap Screws and hand tighten (approximately 20 in-lbs.).”	Magpul MAG1069 Hunter 110 Stock – Savage 110 Short Action — Instructions (092-0066-C) — Magpul Industries, PDF p. 1 magpul.com [13]
Action screws (front and rear) Savage Axis short action in a Magpul Hunter Lite stock	40 in-lb 4.5 N·m · 3.3 ft-lb	Reported by Magpul Industries Secondary — a parts or tool maker, or a gunsmithing publisher Use an in-lb (not ft-lb) torque wrench with a 3/16” bit. “Using an In-Lbs. Torque Wrench with a 3/16” driver bit, tighten the front and rear Action Screws to 40 in-lbs.”	Magpul MAG1354 Hunter Lite Stock – Savage Axis Short Action — Instructions — Magpul Industries, PDF p. 1, step 4 magpul.com [14]

Materials and factory finish

As stated by Savage Arms. Prep, masking and cure depend on these; a polymer or aluminium part, a nitrided or anodised finish, and a blued steel part are each a different job. Variants with other finishes may exist — check the maker's page for the exact SKU on the bench.

Component	Material	Factory finish	Where it comes from
Stock 110 Hunter (all listed SKUs, e.g. 55649)	Synthetic	Gray	110 Hunter \| Hunting Rifle with AccuFit \| Savage Arms — Savage Arms savagearms.com [6] “STOCK: Synthetic … STOCK COLOR: Gray”
Barrel 110 Hunter (all listed SKUs, e.g. 55649)	—	Matte black	110 Hunter \| Hunting Rifle with AccuFit \| Savage Arms — Savage Arms savagearms.com [6] “Matte black button-rifled barrel”
Receiver 110 Hunter (all listed SKUs, e.g. 55649)	—	Black	110 Hunter \| Hunting Rifle with AccuFit \| Savage Arms — Savage Arms savagearms.com [6] “REC. COLOR: Black”

Parts list

Transcribed from the manufacturer's parts list (Savage Arms Centerfire Rifle Manual — Models 10/110, 11/111, 14/114, 16/116 — Savage Arms, Inc., p. 22–23 saweb.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com [1]) — Savage 10/110, 11/111, 14/114, 16/116 manual; list 'AccuTrigger (Bottom Release): Top Load and Detachable Box Magazine'. Omitted: Bottom Release Hinged Floor Plate (pp.24–25), Side Release DBM (pp.26–27), Side Release Hinged Floor Plate (pp.28–29).. Key numbers refer to the exploded view in that document.

27 parts

Key	Part	Qty
5	Magazine box	1
6	Magazine follower assembly	1
7	Magazine retaining clip	1
10	Detachable box magazine assembly	1
12B	Rear baffle assembly	1
12C	Bolt handle	1
12L	Extractor	1
12M	Extractor spring	1
12N	1/8" steel ball	1
12O	Ejector	1
12P	Ejector spring	1
12Q	Ejector retaining pin	1
12S	Bolt assembly screw	1
13	Frame assembly	1
16B	Rear sight assembly	1
17B	Front sight blade	1
17C	Front sight base	1
18	Stock assembly	1
19A	Trigger guard	1
19B	Rear trigger guard screw	1
19C	Rear action screw	1
19D	Front action screw	1
28	Bolt Release Button	1
29	Button Spring	1
30	Button Retainer	1
529	Swivel stud	1
533	Tension adjustment tool	1

Function check

After every reassemblyPerform these checks on a verified-unloaded firearm. If any check fails, the firearm is not safe to fire — stop and see a licensed gunsmith.

Verify the rifle is unloaded and the magazine is empty before each check.
Cycle the bolt and confirm it cocks and closes fully into battery.
With the action cocked, engage the safety and press the trigger. The firing pin must not release.
Disengage the safety without touching the trigger. The firing pin must not release.
Press the trigger and confirm the firing pin releases cleanly.
Confirm the bolt release retains the bolt.
Load dummy rounds and confirm they feed from the magazine and eject cleanly.

Maintenance

Lubrication points

Bolt lugs and the locking recesses
Bolt body where it rides in the raceway
Cocking cam surfaces
Extractor

Cleaning notes

Clean from the breech with a bore guide. Do not over-lubricate the firing pin assembly — heavy oil there congeals in cold weather and causes light strikes. Keep the chamber dry and free of oil before shooting, since oil in a chamber raises bolt thrust.

Suggested inspection interval: roughly every 500 rounds. This is a general guideline, not a manufacturer specification.

Wear parts to inspect

Extractor · Ejector and spring · Bolt lugs · Firing pin spring · Crown (inspect for cleaning rod wear)

Common issues

Symptom	Likely cause	What to do
Group size opens up after cleaning or transport	Action screw torque changed	Retorque the action screws consistently, front first.
Light strikes in cold weather	Heavy or congealed oil in the firing pin assembly	Degrease the firing pin assembly and run it dry or with a light synthetic lubricant.
Bolt will not withdraw	Bolt release not operated, or the safety is blocking it	Move the safety to fire and operate the release. Do not force the bolt.
Trigger will not release even with the safety off	AccuTrigger blade not fully depressed	Take a straight trigger press that depresses the centre blade fully. This is by design.

Also covers

The procedures above are reported to apply to: Savage Model 111, 112, 116 · Savage Axis and Axis II (similar action, simpler trigger). Verify against the manual for your specific model.

Similar manual of arms

Remington Model 700

Sourcing

Confidence: high — Cross-checked against a primary source such as the manufacturer's manual or an issuing military technical manual.
Verification: Checked against the manufacturer manual
Last updated: 2026-10-29

References

Every source this page draws on, with its web address so you can read it yourself. Numbers in brackets elsewhere on the page point here.

[1] Savage Arms Centerfire Rifle Manual — Models 10/110, 11/111, 14/114, 16/116 — Savage Arms, Inc. manufacturer manual primary source
https://saweb.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/manuals/manual_centerfire_10_110_11_111_14_114_16_116_non_le.pdf (checked 2026-09-14)
[2] Savage Arms Axis Rifle Manual — Savage Arms, Inc. manufacturer manual primary source
https://saweb.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/manuals/manual_centerfire_axis.pdf (checked 2026-09-14)
[3] What is the torque spec for my action screws? — Savage Arms (service.savagearms.com help center) website primary source
https://service.savagearms.com/hc/en-us/articles/214238343-What-is-the-torque-spec-for-my-action-screws (checked 2026-09-27)
[4] Hunter 110 Stock – Savage 110 Short Action (MAG1069) Installation Instructions — Magpul Industries manufacturer manual secondary source
https://magpul.com/media/wysiwyg/Instructions/MAG1069_Hunter_110_INSRT.pdf (checked 2026-09-27)
[5] OverMolded Stock for Savage Bolt Action Rifles — installation card CRD_INS_SAVAGE110_03202017 — Hogue, Inc. manufacturer manual secondary source
https://www.hogueinc.com/media/custom/upload/File-1497473149.pdf (checked 2026-09-27)
[6] 110 Hunter | Hunting Rifle with AccuFit | Savage Arms — Savage Arms website primary source
https://savagearms.com/firearms/model/110-hunter (checked 2026-10-03)
[7] MDT Oryx Chassis System — User Manual (13694, Version 07.14.26), attached to MDT help-centre article 'ORYX Chassis Installation Guides' — MDT Sporting Goods Ltd. (Modular Driven Technologies, MDT) manufacturer manual secondary source
https://support.mdttac.com/hc/article_attachments/51468856863892 (checked 2026-10-11)
[8] MDT TAC21 Gen 2 Chassis System — Owner's Manual (Tac21_Manual.pdf, 2020), attached to MDT help-centre article 'TAC 21 installation manual' — MDT Sporting Goods Ltd. (Modular Driven Technologies, MDT) manufacturer manual secondary source
https://support.mdttac.com/hc/article_attachments/360074382811 (checked 2026-10-11)
[9] KRG Savage Bravo Chassis — Installation Instructions (INST-BRV-SVG) — Kinetic Research Group (KRG) manufacturer manual secondary source
https://kineticresearchgroup.com/download/78615/ (checked 2026-10-11)
[10] H-S Precision — Instructions for the Savage Pro-Series® Stocks — H-S Precision, Inc. manufacturer manual secondary source
https://hsprecision.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Savage_Instructions_ProSeries_HSPrecision.pdf (checked 2026-10-11)
[11] Grayboe — UMC (Universal Mini Chassis) Installation Instructions (web page) — Grayboe website secondary source
https://www.grayboe.com/pages/umc-installation-instructions (checked 2026-10-11)
[12] MasterPiece Arms BA Chassis System — Installation, Setup and Usage (rev B) — MasterPiece Arms, Inc. manufacturer manual secondary source
https://masterpiecearms.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Masterpiece-Arms-BA-Chassis-System-Installation-rev-b.pdf (checked 2026-10-11)
[13] Magpul MAG1069 Hunter 110 Stock – Savage 110 Short Action — Instructions (092-0066-C) — Magpul Industries manufacturer manual secondary source
https://magpul.com/media/wysiwyg/Instructions/MAG1069_INSRT_Hunter_110_092-0066-C.pdf (checked 2026-10-11)
[14] Magpul MAG1354 Hunter Lite Stock – Savage Axis Short Action — Instructions — Magpul Industries manufacturer manual secondary source
https://magpul.com/media/wysiwyg/Instructions/MAG1354_Hunter_Lite_INSRT.pdf (checked 2026-10-11)
[15] Working the Savage Model 110 — Gun Tests website secondary source
https://www.gun-tests.com/rifles/working-the-savage-model-110/ (checked 2026-10-29)

Notes: CORRECTED on 2026-09-14 against the factory manual. The entry described pressing a bolt release and withdrawing the bolt, and recorded the rifle as not requiring a trigger pull. The manual's bolt removal procedure requires the trigger to be pulled fully rearward and HELD while the cocking indicator is pushed down. Missing that step is exactly why a bolt 'binds' and gets forced. Also added the manual's instruction not to disassemble the bolt and its reason. Savage rifles use a barrel nut system that allows headspace to be set at assembly. That makes rebarrelling unusually accessible, but it also means headspace should be verified by a gunsmith on any rifle that has been rebarrelled.

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