Savage bolt action variants overview??

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Savage bolt action variants overview??

So it seems from people's posts here that many are satisfied with the Savage bolt action centerfire rifles, either with accuracy or price point and so on. Sounds nice.

But...the specific model numbers seem VERY confusing to me...M10's, 110's, 111's, 12's, Axis which seems like a new budget model, and I think there's several other model versions I'm missing. Why might I pick one particular model over another?

Acutriggers seem like a good value, and are easy to see in a picture. But the Accustock, which looks also like a good value (but correct me if you have a different opinion) isn't clear to me which models have these or not.

So can you guys help with a basic description of what the main models are? Which letters mean what?

What else should I know? Someone seemed to post they thought the Accutrigger might have been changed recently, true or not? What mfg's make custom parts specific to the Savage rifle?
 
Basically all you need to know is long action/ short action, accustock/ non accustock, accutrigger or non accutrigger and stainless vs cm. There are some older models with 4.25 vs 4.4 bolt spacing and then the target actions which have a different shank diameter and again different bolt spacing... at the end of the day for a budget target rifle build all you need is a stevens. It is the same action with a cheap trigger with plenty of options for drop-in everythings....
 
clatartar said:
Basically all you need to know is long action/ short action, accustock/ non accustock, accutrigger or non accutrigger and stainless vs cm. There are some older models with 4.25 vs 4.4 bolt spacing and then the target actions which have a different shank diameter and again different bolt spacing... at the end of the day for a budget target rifle build all you need is a stevens. It is the same action with a cheap trigger with plenty of options for drop-in everythings....
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Bolt spacing on what? Bottom metal?
 
This doesnt fit in the precision rifles forum IMO..... more like in the general firearms....
well look at their website really..... browse models.

Hunter models are thin barrels for hunt,
and varming or LE models are larger barrels....
 
The Savage website is one of the better sites for finding the rifle that you are after. At the top of the screen click 'Firearms' then select 'Gun Finder'. Here you will find a drop down menu on the left side of the screen and you can go through each of the options to limit your search to only guns that meet your criteria. In addition, you can also browse their firearm selection by model (rimfire, centerfire etc0 or list all of the firearms and they will be shown organized by series. I find that this is a far better layout than say the Remington site where they just list all of the firearms by model and you have to read through each one to try and limit your search.


The letters in each of the models represents the features of that particular model. Each letter denotes a different feature/option.

Letter : Denotes
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AK: Adjustable Muzzle Brake
B: Laminate Stock
BT: Laminated Thumbhole Stock
C: Clip (Detachable Box Magazine)
F: Synthetic Stock
G : Hardwood Stock
H: Hinged Floorplate
L: Left Hand
ML: Muzzleloader
NS: No Sights
P: Police
SS: Stainless Steel
T: (Rimfire) Peep Sights
V: Long range (Heavy Barrel)
XP: Package Gun
Y: Youth

As stated earlier, the numbers indicate the model and the number of numbers indicate the action length. 2 numbers = short action, 3 numbers = long action.

So, a Model 111 FCNS is a long action (3 numbers) with synthetic stock (F), clip/detachable magazine (C) no sights (NS).

There are, at this time, no denotions to indicate whether or not the particular firearm is equipped with either the Accutrigger or Accustock. However, on the Savage website when you go to view 'Firearm Details' for a particular rifle it will show you the standard info for that particular gun;

Example

11/111 FCNS
Series: Hunter AccuTrigger: Yes
Sights: Drilled and tapped for scope mounts AccuStock : Yes
Magazine: Detachable box Stock material: Synthetic
Barrel material: Carbon Steel Stock finish: Matte
Barrel finish: Satin Stock color: Black
Barrel color: Blued


When you scroll down, you will find the information pertaining to it in each available chambering;

Example

Sku: 18458
Caliber: 204 RUGER Handed: Right Rate of Twist: 12 Weight: 6.9 lbs
Overall Length: 41.75" Barrel Length: 22" Ammo Capacity: 4 MSRP: $675.00
 
Joe549 said:
As stated earlier, the numbers indicate the model and the number of numbers indicate the action length. 2 numbers = short action, 3 numbers = long action.

So, a Model 111 FCNS is a long action (3 numbers) with synthetic stock (F), clip/detachable magazine (C) no sights (NS).

There are, at this time, no denotions to indicate whether or not the particular firearm is equipped with either the Accutrigger or Accustock. However, on the Savage website when you go to view 'Firearm Details' for a particular rifle it will show you the standard info for that particular gun;

Example

11/111 FCNS
Series: Hunter AccuTrigger: Yes
Sights: Drilled and tapped for scope mounts AccuStock : Yes
Magazine: Detachable box Stock material: Synthetic
Barrel material: Carbon Steel Stock finish: Matte
Barrel finish: Satin Stock color: Black
Barrel color: Blued
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Thank you for your post, Joe, this is a good start for part of what I was looking for.


Kryogen said:
This doesnt fit in the precision rifles forum IMO..... more like in the general firearms....
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Now why would I ask in "General", if I'm looking for the more accurate side of things? Did it not occur to you that maybe I was asking in this forum for a reason?

Several of you posted the most useless reply of "uh...go to their website"...and you think I didn't already do that?! C'mon. YES the models are laid out quite logically, and if I were just looking to only buy off the rack and never touch it...I wouldn't bother asking questions, just zero it and hunt.

BUT...

I'm not looking for a catalog. I'm looking for personal observations about this model or that...what's worthwhile, what has potential, what's a writeoff not worth bothering with? What's the best values for a truly accurate Savage rifle? Is the Accutrigger worthwhile, or would it be better to go with aftermarket? Should I avoid a particular action? What companies should I look to for good solid aftermarket products? What are the limitations of Savage rifles, as compared to say Remington or Weatherby and Ruger? What stands out about them?

Is the Accustock really worthwhile, or should I not bother? Are their laminate stocks up to precision accuracy?

And what IS the difference between the 10, 11 and 12 based receivers?!? Are some built more solidly? Do some not have a magazine cut in the bottom of the receiver? Are there larger capacity magazines available than the typical 3-5 rounds?

Savage.com, c'mon. :rolleyes: I found more info from Youtube already, like that the stock's mounting screws are often in different locations EVEN IN THE SAME MODEL. Isn't that a rather important point for the customer to know beforehand?

Oh, and lastly, if I want to build a custom from the ground up, selling the parts I don't care for, would I be saving some dollars buying the Stevens equivalent, or would their parts not be worth as much as say unused Savage parts?
 
Joe549 said:
Letter : Denotes
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AK: Adjustable Muzzle Brake
B: Laminate Stock
BT: Laminated Thumbhole Stock
C: Clip (Detachable Box Magazine)
F: Synthetic Stock
G : Hardwood Stock
H: Hinged Floorplate
L: Left Hand
ML: Muzzleloader
NS: No Sights
P: Police
SS: Stainless Steel
T: (Rimfire) Peep Sights
V: Long range (Heavy Barrel)
XP: Package Gun
Y: Youth
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Thank you for cracking the code...
 
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