Momentum continues to grow in the world of long range rifle shooting. For many, this is played out at shooting ranges where solo shooters bang away at steel gongs out to 500 yards and beyond just for the sport of it. Then there are highly-organized long range shooting competitions in which participants shoot at fixed long ranges to vie for the winning target for the match. All of this is great for the shooting sports.
Then there are the long-range “sniper hunters” harvesting game animals of all species from ground hogs and prairie dogs to antelope, deer, and even elk. Their hunting ranges are ever-increasing out to 500 yards and beyond.
Accordingly, firearms manufacturers are stepping up their offerings of long-range rifles to address these interest.
Savage Arms has made great strides in the past few years, bringing out new…