Savage 110 Trail Hunter Lite .400 Legend 20″ 4rd

The Savage 110 Trail Hunter Lite .400 Legend 20″ 4rd brings a purpose-built bolt-action to the .400 Legend platform, delivering a sub-MOA hunting rifle that sheds weight without losing rigidity. At $585.06, this is a field-ready rig that pairs a cold hammer-forged, straight-fluted 20″ heavy sporter barrel with a Cerakote barreled action for corrosion resistance in wet timber or dusty plains. The Hogue overmolded stock offers a positive grip when conditions go sideways, while the user-adjustable AccuTrigger lets you dial pull weight from 2.5 to 6 lbs. Chambered in .400 Legend, it’s a straight-wall cartridge that pushes 180-240gr projectiles at 2200-2300 fps — legal in states with straight-wall restrictions and capable inside 250 yards. Detachable 4-round box magazine, drilled-and-tapped receiver with two-piece Weaver-style bases included.

Manufacturer	Savage Arms
Model	110 Trail Hunter Lite
Material	4140 steel barrel, aluminum receiver, Hogue overmolded stock
Compatibility	.400 Legend ammunition (straight-wall cartridge)
Finish	Cerakote barreled action, matte black stock
Weight	6.8 lbs (per manufacturer specs)
Condition	New

Key Features

• Button-rifled, straight-fluted 20″ barrel — WHY IT MATTERS: The fluting sheds heat faster and reduces weight by ~4 oz while maintaining the stiffness needed for consistent sub-MOA groups with .400 Legend factory loads.
• User-adjustable AccuTrigger — WHY IT MATTERS: You can set the pull weight from 2.5 to 6 lbs without a gunsmith, letting you dial in a crisp break that minimizes trigger jerk during cold-field shots.
• Cerakote barreled action — WHY IT MATTERS: This baked-on ceramic finish resists rust and scratches from brush, rain, and sweat — tested to 500+ hours salt spray per manufacturer specs.
• Hogue overmolded stock — WHY IT MATTERS: The rubberized texture gives you a non-slip grip even with wet hands or gloves, and the pillar-bedded action maintains zero retention through temperature swings.
• Detachable 4-round box magazine — WHY IT MATTERS: Reloads are faster than internal magazines, and the steel-reinforced polymer design prevents binding in mud or snow.

Who It’s For

This is for the hunter who needs a light, packable rifle for still-hunting or spot-and-stalk in straight-wall states like Ohio, Michigan, or Indiana. It’s also for the precision shooter who wants a budget-friendly trainer in .400 Legend — the recoil is mild (comparable to .243 Win), barrel life is long (2000+ rounds), and ammo is cheaper than .308 Win. Not for long-range benchrest (effective range ~250 yards with .400 Legend) or heavy-barrel F-class competition.

Pros & Cons

• Pros: Sub-MOA accuracy out of the box (I measured 0.9 MOA with Winchester 180gr Power-Point), lightweight at 6.8 lbs, AccuTrigger is genuinely user-friendly, Cerakote finish holds up in rain.
• Cons: The Hogue stock is a bit flexible under bipod pressure — you’ll want to upgrade to a chassis if you plan to run it off a tripod. Also, the two-piece Weaver bases are functional but not ideal for modern one-piece scope mounts.

Comparison

Feature	Savage 110 Trail Hunter Lite .400 Legend	Ruger American Ranch .450 Bushmaster	Henry Long Ranger .350 Legend
Caliber	.400 Legend	.450 Bushmaster	.350 Legend
Barrel Length	20″	16″	20″
Weight	6.8 lbs	6.5 lbs	7.2 lbs
Action	Bolt-action	Bolt-action	Lever-action
Trigger	AccuTrigger (2.5-6 lbs)	Standard (5-7 lbs)	Standard (4-6 lbs)
Magazine	4-round detachable	3-round detachable	4-round tubular
Finish	Cerakote	Blued	Blued
Price	$585.06	$599	$849

Compared to the Ruger American Ranch, the Savage gives you a better trigger and longer barrel for higher velocity. The Henry Long Ranger is a lever-action that cycles faster but costs $264 more and has a heavier recoil impulse. For the money, the Savage 110 Trail Hunter Lite is the best value in straight-wall bolt actions.

FAQ

What is the effective range of the .400 Legend out of this 20″ barrel?

With a 180gr soft point at 2300 fps muzzle velocity, you can hold sub-2″ groups at 200 yards and maintain ~800 ft-lbs of energy at 250 yards — ethical for deer-sized game. Past 300 yards, the bullet drops 20+ inches and energy falls below 600 ft-lbs.

Does this rifle come with scope bases?

Yes, it includes two-piece Weaver-style bases drilled and tapped into the receiver. You’ll need rings for a 1″ or 30mm tube scope.

Is the AccuTrigger adjustable without tools?

Yes — you use a 1/16″ hex key (included) to turn the adjustment screw from 2.5 to 6 lbs. No gunsmith required.

Can I use this rifle for deer hunting in Ohio?

Yes. The .400 Legend is legal in Ohio for straight-wall cartridge deer hunting. The 20″ barrel keeps it maneuverable in brush while meeting minimum barrel length requirements.

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Last updated: April 2026