Description
The Savage Arms 110 PPR 6.5 PRC takes the Pro Pursuit chassis and chambers it for the flattest shooting cartridge in the line. You get a 20 inch carbon fiber wrapped stainless barrel with a fast 1 in 8 twist, a Grayboe Phoenix 2 composite stock in earth tone camo, an OD green Cerakote receiver and an Omniport brake fitted at the factory. The Savage item number is 58158 and the UPC is 011356581587. MAG5 Firearms lists it for open country hunters who care about wind drift more than about recoil.
Why Chamber the 110 PPR in 6.5 PRC
The 6.5 PRC exists to push high ballistic coefficient 6.5 millimetre bullets several hundred feet per second faster than a 6.5 Creedmoor can. In a 6.5 prc hunting rifle that translates into a flatter trajectory, less wind deflection at distance and enough retained energy for elk sized game inside sensible ranges. The 1 in 8 twist on the Savage Arms 110 PPR 6.5 PRC stabilises the 140 to 156 grain bullets that make the cartridge worth the trouble.
The 110 pro pursuit rifle package around that barrel is the same one Savage built for its magnum chamberings. Overall length is 41.5 inches, weight is 7.3 pounds bare, and feeding comes from a three round AICS pattern detachable box magazine, so spares are easy to source from several makers. Every Savage Arms 110 PPR 6.5 PRC ships with a one piece 20 MOA scope rail fitted from the factory, which matters on a cartridge people genuinely dial for.
The stock deserves its own paragraph. A grayboe phoenix 2 stock is hand laid fiberglass composite rather than an injection moulded shell. It does not swell in rain, it does not flex under a bipod load, and it is the reason a Savage Arms 110 PPR 6.5 PRC holds zero across a season of hard handling. Comb height and length of pull both adjust, with length of pull running 12.5 to 13.5 inches, which lets one rifle fit a summer shirt and a winter parka.
The Trade Offs Worth Knowing
A 20 inch barrel is short for a 6.5 PRC. The cartridge was designed around 24 inch tubes and a short barrel gives up roughly 100 to 200 feet per second depending on the load, which shows up as slightly more drop and drift at long range. What you get in return is a rifle that handles in timber, fits a scabbard and carries without catching on everything. The Savage Arms 110 PPR 6.5 PRC makes that a reasonable bargain for most hunting, and a poor one if your shooting is done from a bench at 1000 yards.
Barrel life is the honest downside of the cartridge. A hard driven 6.5 PRC will show throat erosion sooner than a 308 or a 6.5 Creedmoor, and heavy practice schedules shorten that further. The carbon fiber wrapped barrel construction saves weight, it does not extend barrel life or licence longer strings. Shoot the Savage Arms 110 PPR 6.5 PRC in two or three round groups with cooling time, confirm a cold bore zero, and save the volume practice for a cheaper rifle.
Ammunition is the other consideration. 6.5 PRC is well supported by the major loaders but it is not stocked everywhere and it costs meaningfully more per round than 6.5 Creedmoor. The Omniport brake fitted to the Savage Arms 110 PPR 6.5 PRC keeps recoil mild, which is genuinely pleasant, but it also makes the rifle very loud beside you. Hearing protection is not optional, and it is courteous to warn anyone standing nearby.
Specifications
- Savage item number: 58158
- UPC: 011356581587
- Caliber: 6.5 PRC
- Barrel length: 20 in
- Twist rate: 1 in 8
- Muzzle thread: 5/8×24 with Omniport brake included
- Capacity: 3 rounds, AICS pattern detachable box magazine
- Overall length: 41.5 in
- Length of pull: 12.5 to 13.5 in, adjustable
- Weight: 7.3 lb
- Action: Bolt, right hand
- Receiver finish: Magpul OD Green Cerakote
- Barrel: Carbon fiber wrapped stainless steel
- Stock: Grayboe Phoenix 2 composite, earth tone camo with black web
- Trigger: AccuTrigger, adjustable 1.5 to 4 lb
- Optics: One piece 20 MOA scope rail
Who Should Own One
The Savage Arms 110 PPR 6.5 PRC suits the hunter who shoots past 400 yards in wind, who wants a short rifle that still reaches, and who is prepared to treat the barrel as a consumable rather than a lifetime part. Against a 300 WSM it gives up terminal energy on the largest game and gains a much easier recoil impulse and flatter flight. Full factory specifications are published by Savage Arms.
This model has been moved out of current production, so remaining inventory is finite. That is not a reason to rush, but it is a reason to buy a spare magazine and a set of rings when you buy the rifle rather than a year later. Stock and trigger parts remain common across the Savage 110 family, so serviceability is not a worry. Browse the rest of our rifles to compare chamberings and barrel lengths.
Budget honestly. A 110 pro pursuit rifle in this chambering deserves a scope with real elevation travel, rings matched to the 20 MOA rail, and enough ammunition to build a verified drop chart rather than a guessed one. Expect to spend as much on glass as most people spend on a rifle, because a flat shooting cartridge is wasted behind optics that will not track.
MAG5 Firearms is a family owned FFL dealer in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. This Savage Arms 110 PPR 6.5 PRC ships to the licensed dealer of your choice, and local buyers can complete the transfer with us in person. Pair it with Barnes VOR-TX 6.5 PRC 127gr LRX and call 610-943-0010 with any questions.
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