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Savage came late to the AR game, and it shows in a good way. Instead of stamping out another parts-bin rifle, they rethought the AR-10 from scratch. The MSR 10 Long Range uses custom-forged upper and lower receivers on a shortened, compact frame with a lighter bolt carrier, which trims felt recoil and keeps the rifle running smooth shot after shot. The non-reciprocating side-charging handle is the feature people talk about most. You can run the bolt without breaking your cheek weld, which matters a lot when you are glassing steel at distance, and the standard rear charging handle is still there if you prefer it.
The heart of this rifle is a 20 inch fluted heavy barrel with a 1:10 twist and 5R rifling, finished in Melonite QPQ for wear and corrosion resistance. The 5R profile is the same style rifling found on high-end precision bolt guns. It deforms the bullet less and picks up less jacket fouling, so accuracy stays consistent and cleaning gets easier. An adjustable gas block lets you tune the direct impingement system to your ammo, and the two-port muzzle brake takes real bite out of .308 recoil.
Savage did not cheap out on the touch points. The Blackhawk AR Blaze two-stage target trigger breaks clean and predictable, exactly what you want when you are stretching a .308 out toward 800 to 1000 yards. The Magpul PRS Gen3 buttstock adjusts for length of pull and comb height so you can get a repeatable cheek weld behind any optic, and the free-float M-LOK handguard gives you plenty of room for a bipod and accessories without touching the barrel.
At around 9.75 pounds bare, this is a rifle that rewards shooting from a bench, prone, or a solid field position. For precision matches, long sessions on steel, or reaching out at hogs and deer where the shots get long, the MSR 10 Long Range packs bolt-gun accuracy into a semi-auto that does not need a single upgrade to get started.
The side charger is non-reciprocating, meaning it stays put while the rifle cycles instead of moving back and forth with the bolt. It lets you charge the rifle or clear it without lifting your head off the stock, which is a real advantage behind a magnified optic. Savage also kept the standard AR-style rear charging handle, so you can use whichever you prefer.
No, it ships without sights. The full-length Picatinny rail on the upper receiver and handguard is ready for a scope, and given the 20 inch 5R barrel and two-stage trigger, most owners pair it with a quality variable-power optic to take advantage of the rifle's accuracy potential.
5R rifling uses five lands and grooves positioned so they never sit directly opposite each other, with slightly slanted land edges. That means less bullet deformation and less copper fouling in the bore compared to conventional rifling. The practical payoff is more consistent accuracy over long strings and a barrel that cleans up faster.
At about 9.75 pounds before you add glass, it is on the heavy side for covering miles of ground, and that is by design. The weight comes from the heavy fluted barrel and PRS stock, which soak up recoil and hold steady for precise shots. It works great for stand hunting, hog control, and any hunt where shots run long, but a lighter build like the MSR 10 Hunter is the better pick for all-day carry.
| UPC | 011356229045 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 22904 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 20" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .308 / 7.62 NATO |
| Capacity | 10 + 1 |
| Length | 47.375 |
| Number of Magazines | 1 10 rd. |
| Package Height | 9.0 |
| Package Width | 4.5 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Shipping Weight | 13.45 |
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