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trigger on the 110 BA was very light, crisp, and exhibited no over travel. The interaction of a human being with the trigger is a variable outside of the rife maker's control. The best way to allow for the melding of tissue to steel, so that it permits the mechanicals of the rife to shine, is through an outstanding trigger pull. The Savage 110 BA provides such a trigger pull. The rife's entire design is modular, enabling its operator to customize it to mission-specifc situations. Aftermarket grips, stocks and accessories can be added to tailor the gun for particular situations. "Send it!" When the trigger is pulled, recoil of the .300 Win Mag is managed by the large muzzle brake, the rife's weight, the grip, and the recoil pad. Muzzle blast is not directed at the shooter, but the sideways gust will blow a toupee, baseball cap, or both off an observer's head if he is standing off to the side. The target was a mere 100 yards away, child's play for a sniper rife like the 110 BA, and the second shot went straight through the frst shot's hole. The Savage is capable of sub half-MOA groups. The superb trigger pull provided by the Accutrigger system helps to minimize human error out of the rife's equation. The ability to adjust the gun to an individual shooter with the Magpul stock makes the gun ft anyone. The Savage 110 BA makes long-distance accuracy seem effortless for any shooter. The logo given to the company by Chief Lame Deer in 1919 still appears on Savage rifles. ment Series as their offcial precision rife. The Savage 110 BA is a serious contender for police departments and specialized units considering a long-range sniper rife. instructor for tactical rifes, use of force, less-thanlethal force, and scenario-based training. He can be reached at steventracy@hendonpub.com. LaO Post your comments on this story by visiting www.lawandordermag.com Steve Tracy is a 26-year police veteran with 24 years of experience as a frearms instructor. He is also an An Excellent Option for Police Sniper Use A superb quality scope and rings are necessary to take advantage of the inherent accuracy of a sniper rife like the Savage 110 BA. Excellent optics don't come cheap and can cost as much as the rife itself. The Savage 110 BA's suggested retail price of $2,394 is on par with similar sniper rifes from other U.S. manufacturers and considerably less than custom guns that cost two or three times as much. Savage Arms is a traditional American frearms manufacturer that has entered the arena of extreme long-range sniper rifes for law enforcement use. The New York State Police Response Team utilizes the Savage Law Enforce- ® namebadges & service attachments Adjusto-Lok ® secures on shirts, jackets, winter-wear. Visit www.reevesnamebadges.com Most shipping is next or following day! View fine illustrations and descriptions of each of our nine namebadge models and unique slide-on attachments for rank, service, title, more! Call 1-800-452-1161 for the friendly support of our Laurie, Sam or Sandra with your questions or with your order entry be it on phone or online. Click on EInfo at - www.lawandordermag.com reader service #15 www.lawandordermag.com 23

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