The Savage 110 Apex Hunter XP is a bolt-action rifle in .270 WSM (Winchester Short Magnum), built on a carbon steel receiver with a synthetic stock in matte black. At 7.96 lbs and 44.25 inches overall, it sits in the standard hunting rifle range for a 24" barreled magnum. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Savage Arms 
• Model: 110 Apex Hunter XP 
• Caliber: .270 WSM (Winchester Short Magnum) 
• Action Type: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 2+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 24 inches 
• Overall Length: 44.25 inches 
• Weight: 7.96 lbs 
• Finish: Matte Black 
• Safety Type: Manual Thumb Safety 
• Trigger Type: AccuTrigger 
• Grip Style: Standard Grip (Synthetic) 
• Sights: Optic Ready 
   

Features 

• AccuTrigger with user-adjustable pull weight for a customizable break 
• Optic-ready receiver for scope mounting 
• Barrel twist rate of 1:10" for stability across common .270 WSM bullet weights 
• Carbon steel receiver with synthetic stock 
   

Usage 

The .270 WSM is a short-action magnum that pushes .270-caliber bullets faster than the standard .270 Winchester -- effective on deer, elk, and similar game at distance. The 2+1 capacity is typical for short magnum bolt guns. The AccuTrigger's adjustability is one of the more useful factory features; most hunters find a pull weight they like without needing an aftermarket trigger. Recoil from the .270 WSM is noticeable but manageable, more so than belted magnums in the same bullet diameter.

The Savage 110 Apex Hunter XP in .270 WSM gets generally favorable reviews, with accuracy and price being the two things owners come back to most.

Most owners report solid accuracy out of the box, which is consistent with Savage's barrel quality across their lineup. The AccuTrigger is well-regarded -- adjustable pull weight is a practical feature that benefits hunters and target shooters alike, and the crisp break it provides at a light setting makes a real difference on precision shots. Value for the price also comes up frequently; the 110 platform competes well against more expensive bolt guns.

On the downside, weight at 7.96 lbs draws some comments from hunters who carry long distances -- not heavy for a magnum rifle, but worth noting. Recoil from the .270 WSM is meaningful, and shooters coming from lighter calibers notice it. The synthetic stock gets mixed marks; functional and weather-resistant, but the feel and ergonomics aren't as refined as higher-end stocks. Aftermarket accessory options are more limited than for the most popular configurations in the Savage lineup.