Description
Straight-wall cartridge hunting has come a long way from slug guns, and the Savage 110 Apex Hunter XP in .450 Bushmaster is a big reason why. This package pairs Savage's proven Model 110 bolt action with a Vortex Crossfire II 3-9×40 scope that arrives mounted and bore-sighted on a one-piece EGW 0 MOA rail. Confirm zero with your hunting load and you're ready for the stand. The Crossfire II's Dead-Hold BDC reticle gives you clean holdover points, which pairs nicely with the rainbow-like trajectory of the .450 Bushmaster at extended distances.
Built Around Savage Accuracy
The 110 platform brings the features Savage built its reputation on: the user-adjustable AccuTrigger, thread-in headspacing, and a floating bolt head that helps the lugs seat evenly for consistent lockup. The 22-inch carbon steel barrel is button rifled with a 1:24 twist that stabilizes the heavy .45 caliber bullets this cartridge runs, and the ported muzzle brake up front takes real bite out of the recoil. That matters with a round pushing 250 grain bullets hard enough to flatten whitetails and hogs well past 200 yards.
A Stock That Fits You, Not the Other Way Around
The black synthetic stock shrugs off rain, mud, and truck-bed abuse, and the adjustable length of pull lets you dial the fit for heavy winter layers or a smaller-framed hunter sharing the rifle. Sling swivel studs come standard, and the detachable 3-round box magazine makes loading and unloading at the truck quick and simple.
Why the Apex Hunter XP Makes Sense in .450 Bushmaster
Plenty of hunters live where straight-wall cartridges are the ticket for deer, and this setup delivers noticeably better reach and accuracy than a slug gun without the guesswork of piecing together a rifle, rings, and glass yourself. Everything is matched, mounted, and ready to go, so more of your time gets spent shooting and less of it wrenching on scope bases.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Savage Arms
- Model: 110 Apex Hunter XP
- MPN: 57493
- UPC: 011356574930
- Caliber: .450 Bushmaster
- Action: Bolt Action
- Barrel Length: 22 in, button-rifled carbon steel, matte black
- Twist Rate: 1:24
- Muzzle Device: Ported muzzle brake
- Capacity: 3+1
- Magazine: 3-round detachable box
- Trigger: User-adjustable AccuTrigger
- Optic: Vortex Crossfire II 3-9×40 with Dead-Hold BDC reticle
- Stock: Black synthetic with adjustable length of pull
- Overall Length: 43.125 to 44.125 in
- Weight: 7.99 lbs
What’s Included
- Savage 110 Apex Hunter XP rifle in .450 Bushmaster
- Vortex Crossfire II 3-9×40 scope, mounted and bore-sighted on a one-piece rail
- One 3-round detachable box magazine
- Owner's manual
- Gun lock
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the scope on the Savage 110 Apex Hunter XP come installed?
Yes. The Vortex Crossfire II 3-9×40 arrives mounted on a one-piece EGW 0 MOA rail and bore-sighted from the factory. Bore-sighting gets you on paper, but you should still confirm zero at the range with the ammo you plan to hunt with before opening day.
How bad is the recoil with the .450 Bushmaster in this rifle?
The .450 Bushmaster has some push, but the factory ported muzzle brake on this 110 does a good job knocking it down, and the nearly 8-pound rifle-and-scope package soaks up a fair amount too. Most hunters find it very manageable, more of a shove than a sharp crack. Just plan on hearing protection at the range since brakes add muzzle blast.
Can I adjust the trigger on the 110 Apex Hunter XP myself?
Yes, that is the whole point of Savage's AccuTrigger. It is user-adjustable across roughly a 2.5 to 6 pound range with the included tool, no gunsmith needed. The integrated AccuRelease blade also helps prevent the rifle from firing unless the trigger is pulled deliberately.
What is the .450 Bushmaster good for out of a 22-inch barrel?
It is a hard-hitting straight-wall cartridge that shines on whitetail, hogs, and black bear inside about 250 yards. The 22-inch barrel wrings out solid velocity from the round, and the 1:24 twist handles common 250 to 300 grain hunting loads well. It has become a favorite for hunters in areas where straight-wall rifle cartridges have replaced slug guns.





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