Which Savage action type?

[Nvreloader]

Guys

Planning on a 6 SLR build,
I have never shot or used a Savage before,
so I am planning on using a Savage short action,
to get my feet wet and hope not to jump into the fire.

I need some expert users info on which type to get,
from what info I have found,
there is 2 different types of actions.

One being the standard staggered feed,
and the other is a center feed,
I would want the accu-trigger option also,
which of these actions will be the most common for find a good stock for?

Can you provide the action screw spacing for each action type,
as I don't have either action to measure the spacing etc.

I prefer not to have a detachable clip type action,
as I am afraid of it breaking etc.

I am looking for a bullet proof stock, like a Choate type.

Any suggestions or info you can supply would be greatly appreciated.

Tia,
Don

 

[Wirelessguy2005]

I like the Savage target actions real well, solid bottom single shot and plenty of stock options available.

 

[redrockranger]

I like the Savage target actions real well, solid bottom single shot and plenty of stock options available.

I would base my stock decision on how i intended to use the rifle. The 2 original Choate designs with the flat bottom on the butt are not user friendly unless you use a tripod style front rest. The Choate with the butt hook is not much better. B & C might be a better alternative.

+2 on the target action. I like the one i have . It does not eject the short BR cartridges.Better to pick the cartridge off the bolt face.

 

[jdh47]

I would get Howa but if you insist on Savage the center feed is the latest engineering evolution of Savage. Its screw hold spacing is something like 4.4" the stagger feed's hole spacing is 4.275" I think and you will have a hard time finding aftermarket stuff for it. Choate probably will have both though.

Joe

 

[6MMsteve]

Savage Palma Target Action if you can find one

 

[hoz53]

Guys

Planning on a 6 SLR build,
I have never shot or used a Savage before,
so I am planning on using a Savage short action,
to get my feet wet and hope not to jump into the fire.

I need some expert users info on which type to get,
from what info I have found,
there is 2 different types of actions.

One being the standard staggered feed,
and the other is a center feed,
I would want the accu-trigger option also,
which of these actions will be the most common for find a good stock for?

Can you provide the action screw spacing for each action type,
as I don't have either action to measure the spacing etc.

I prefer not to have a detachable clip type action,
as I am afraid of it breaking etc.

I am looking for a bullet proof stock, like a Choate type.

Any suggestions or info you can supply would be greatly appreciated.

Tia,
Don

Is there a specific reason you want to use a savage?

 

[cdhbrad]

Here is a link to the Actions page on Northland Shooter Supply site listing all the Savage actions they sell: http://northlandshooterssupply.com/actions/ . I have three with the RB/LP configuration and one "Benchrest" that is the RB/DP (Dual Port) configuration which feeds from the Left and ejects to the Right. If you want a magazine fed rifle, you are limited to the Varmint actions.

As to bolt spacing, its all listed here: http://www.savageshooters.com/content.php?128-Savage-Action-Lengths. You will find more "factory" stocks in the 4.4" spacing from makers like Bell and Carlson, HS Precision, or Choate than in the 3.44" where you will pretty much be limited to either Savage factory laminated stocks, such as Benchrest, F Class, etc or Custom.

 

[Cowtownup]

Cabelas has a Savage Model 12FV that is a short action blind mag and most times you can catch it on sale for $319 bucks.. It is a 4.4" action screw spacing and had a ton of aftermarket stock support and the accutrigger you wanted. Buy it, sell the barrel for $100 bucks. If its not on sale, the regular price is $419..

 

[Iowa Fox]

Don,

If you want a solid bottom single shot the PTA is hard to beat. I have been real impressed with mine, it came with a ground nut and ground lug so I didn't have to spend the extra money to upgrade. I don't think the magazine feed actions do but maybe I'm wrong. Plus, since you can buy them in a box it makes it easy to go with any configuration for a specialty pistol. The Red blade trigger on this one will go down to a sweet 6OZ and that's where I have it set.

This is just me, If a mag fed repeater I'd do a centerfeed 4.4 spacing as I see a better variety of stock offerings available. If I did a wood stock I'd sink a Whidden V-block into the stock. If you start with a rifle and strip it for the action you'll be stuck with the 16/26" rule if you do a specialty pistol. Jim at NSS does have some new mag fed actions which would work well for a specialty pistol. I'd stay away from the bottom bolt release because that really limits stock options.

If you go to the MOA keep in mind the barrel length & weight rules.

Your choice of 6 SLR is a good one and the Savage actions will work well. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress.

Jon

 

[teele1]

Ok here's my $0.02 Find a Savage Model 10 or 12 staggered feed Accutrigger and put it in a Bell and Carlson Medalist stock. Or buy an new Model 10 Centerfeed and do the same. That 6SLR will feed fine thru that short action. I run a 6CM in a Model 12 in a Medalist with CDI bottom medal for TAC shooting as do a couple of good shootin' friends of mine

 

[bsekf]

I use all long action stagger feed. I don't have to worry about OAL and ejection. Lots of after market stocks. Have SSS Time and True and put in a trigger. If Savage made a LA in the new target action, I would be interested. Old Single Shot LA's are hard to find and pricey.

 

[Shynloco]

If you are chasing best accuracy for target shooting, the Savage Model 12 is the ONLY one to buy. IMHO, the Model 10 is inferior (cheaper quality) to the 12, but makes for a decent hunting rifle.

Alex

 

[Topstrap]

My Son and I use Savage Model 11s with 4.4 spacing in 6xc in HS Precision stocks and do quite well with them at the local 235 to 1000 yard steel plate matches. They have no problems running with the higher priced custom built guns. 1/4" is a 1/4" no matter what it comes out of, probably not benchrest quality but for these longrange matches they work very good. The Target action is built a lot heavier but is single shot, the magazine fed model 11 guns are nice in our typical windy conditions at Rayners to cycle thru our three shots quickly to hopefully get same wind conditions. We don't get sighters and only have 3 shots at each distance so each one has to count for score. I've very happy with our Model 11s.

Topstrap