JMHO,But having owned a few 110's in my time in different calibers.(.270,30-06,7mm rem mag)Most kick like a mule I believe and have been told that this is because of the rake and comb of the stock( don't know your experience level so let me just say " the way the stock is shaped ,built).I would suggest that you install a higher end recoil pad .Decellerator ,Kick-ezze,etc.Most 110's have a pretty heavy trigger from the factory .Install recoil pad ,do trigger job,install some good glass and you should have one heck of a fine shooting rifle.Good luck with your new Savage......Alton