Hog Hunter .338 sighting in - Mini-review

[beardenbc]

I was finally able to get out of the house and spend half a day at the range!

So, I've got a 338 winmag Savage Hog Hunter. Love this gun as I said before. I've got her set up with:

• EGW rail
• Weaver Leverlok rings
• Leatherwood 2.5-10x44 scope (very good scope for the $$$)
• Harris 9-13 notched bipod
• PWS PRC muzzlebrake

I had my Mini-30 and PSL on hand to keep me occupied while the Hog's barrel cooled between strings.

Shot like crap in the beginning, but after about 30 rounds, the groups started to tighten up as the barrel broke in.
My last group was 4 shots into 3 holes using 225gr Federal Fusion. The middle hole is the one with 2 shots in it.
I measured about 1.75" vertical string and I attribute that to me, I think the rifle can do better.
I also plan to try something 200-210gr next go around. Scuttlebutt says it shoots better with the lighter stuff.

As for recoil, it wasn't too bad. The PWS muzzlebrake softened it a lot. I put 40 rounds of 338 winmag downrange and no bruised shoulder. I've shot .308's that kick less than this.

 

[jmr40]

One of those in 308 keeps calling my name. Good to hear from someone who actually owns one.

 

[beardenbc]

Go for it.
It definitely gets my endorsement. I'm also in love with that muzzlebrake.

 

[hammie]

@beardenbc: Good looking outfit. It's similar to my .223 hog hunter with a 1-4 leupold, quick detachable mounts, and an advanced armament flash suppressor.

I like everything about the rifle except the stock. I'd like to find a decent replacement for the stock.

 

[texgunner]

I have a Hog Hunter in .308. Mine has a Leupold 3 x 9 scope in Leupold rings. They're really nice rifles.

The only ammo I've shot through it is Winchester 150gr Power Points, it'll keep 1 MOA as long as I do my part.

 

[bamaranger]

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I like all 3 of your rifles. And the Hog Hunter in .308 is wooing me, but I am trying to resist.

But.....you might want to check on how a 1903 sling (if that's what it is) is supposed to attach to rifle. Done right, it can be a useful shooting aid.

 

[beardenbc]

@bamaranger
Found it at a garage sale for $2
One of these days I'm gonna have to take a seat and learn how to properly use one.

The mini-30 is the most surprising of the bunch. Very accurate for a mini. It groups better with a red dot than the PSL does with a scope. Of course it's got a few mods in it.