The Savage 110 Hunter in .280 Ackley Improved is a bolt-action rifle with a 22-inch carbon steel barrel, matte black finish, and AccuStock with AccuFit adjustability. It weighs 7.5 lbs and measures 43.25 inches overall. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: 110 Hunter 
• Caliber: .280 Ackley Improved 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 4+1 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 22 inches 
• Barrel Twist: 1:9" 
• Weight: 7.5 lbs 
• Overall Length: 43.25 inches 
• Safety Mechanism: Manual Thumb Safety 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The AccuTrigger adjusts pull weight to shooter preference with a clean break. The AccuStock is fixed but has AccuFit inserts that let you dial in length of pull and comb height — useful if you're shooting with or without a thick hunting jacket. The carbon steel barrel and receiver have a matte black finish. The 1:9" twist rate works with a broad range of .280 AI bullet weights. 
 

Usage 

 
The .280 Ackley Improved has a flat trajectory and is well-regarded for elk and deer at longer ranges. At 7.5 lbs the rifle is manageable in the field. The adjustable stock means less fussing with cheek welds when your shooting position or clothing changes between sessions.

Owners of the 110 Hunter in .280 AI consistently cite accuracy as the rifle's strongest point. Most report tight groups without any initial tuning, crediting both the AccuTrigger and the cartridge's inherent flat-shooting characteristics. The .280 AI is frequently mentioned as a good choice for hunters who want more case capacity than the standard .280 Rem without going to a magnum.

The AccuFit stock system draws positive comments — being able to adjust length of pull and comb height without aftermarket parts is a practical feature that saves money on a rifle in this price class. Build quality and durability in hunting conditions is considered solid.

Aesthetics divide people; the rifle's utilitarian synthetic stock is functional but not everyone's preference. Customer service with Savage is generally rated positively, though some owners report slower response times for warranty matters. Customization discussions usually focus on optics selection for the caliber's longer effective range.