The Savage 110 Ultralite is a bolt-action rifle built around weight reduction without giving up barrel quality. At 5.85 lbs with a carbon fiber-wrapped stainless steel barrel, it's genuinely light enough to notice on a long pack-in hunt. The .280 Ackley Improved chambering delivers flat trajectory and good retained energy at distance. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Savage 110 Ultralite 
• Caliber: .280 Ackley Improved 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 4+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 22 inches 
• Overall Length: 42.5 inches 
• Weight: 5.85 lbs 
• Twist Rate: 1:9" 
• Finish Color: Gray (Matte Black Melonite Finish on Receiver) 
• Trigger Type: AccuTrigger (Adjustable) 
• Stock Type: Fixed AccuStock with AccuFit 
   

Detailed Features 

• Carbon fiber-wrapped stainless steel barrel, 22 inches, threaded 5/8"-24 TPI with thread protector 
• AccuTrigger: user-adjustable pull weight for consistent break 
• AccuStock with AccuFit: soft grip surfaces, adjustable length of pull, changeable comb risers 
• Drilled and tapped receiver for scope mounts 
• Sling swivel studs included 
   
  The .280 AI is a wildcat-turned-standard that improves on the original .280 Remington with roughly 100 fps additional velocity and better case life. The 22-inch barrel keeps the rifle to 42.5 inches overall. The matte gray finish on the stock and the Melonite-treated receiver hold up well in wet conditions.

The 110 Ultralite's weight is what most buyers talk about first -- 5.85 lbs is genuinely lighter than most comparable hunting rifles, and shooters who've carried it on multi-day backcountry trips report it makes a real difference. Accuracy out of the box is consistently praised, with many reporting sub-MOA groups with quality factory loads.

The .280 Ackley Improved chambering gets positive marks for its ballistic performance and manageable recoil relative to magnum alternatives. Finding brass and factory ammo isn't as straightforward as with more common calibers, which is worth noting for buyers who don't handload.

The AccuFit stock system divides opinion a bit. Shooters who take time to configure the LOP and comb height tend to be satisfied; those who don't note the stock feels slightly generic. The matte gray finish is well-received for its low-glare performance in the field, though some find it aesthetically plain. Overall sentiment runs positive for hunters prioritizing a light, accurate rifle for mountain or backcountry use.