I've noticed that recently, Savage discontinued the 10 series in favor of the 110. Not sure if it was to ease the confusion between the 10 and 110, even though the 10 was short action and the 110 was generally long action. With the change, are the 110s that are chambered in traditionally short action, still short action or are they a long action, similar to the Axis line of rifles? Was going to pick up a 10 later this year, but now looks like it may end up being a 110.
Questions about the Savage 110
- Thread starter Hunter 08
- Start date
I'm sorta neutral on Savage rifles. I've had a couple, they were OK, but not my favorites. But they do have a way of confusing buyers. Originally, they were all 110's. Then they got really complex with 2 digit numbers for short actions and many other number designations. The ones ending in 4 used to be the ones with walnut stocks, 14 and 114. They had another designation for SS etc.
You can still get both a long and a short action Savage. Both are just labeled as 110 for now. no different than Remington or any other rifle. A Remington 700 can be long or short action.
Just another note. For whatever reason Savage actions are LOOOOOG. The load/ejection port on a short action Savage is for all practical purposes the same length as any other rifles long action. Their long actions are super long. So much so that it can sometimes be difficult to find a scope long enough to mount on a long action Savage.
And to make things even more confusing in the last 30ish years they have used 3 different stock designs that are not interchangeable. If you're ordering an aftermarket stock there are 3 different options depending on when it was made.
You can still get both a long and a short action Savage. Both are just labeled as 110 for now. no different than Remington or any other rifle. A Remington 700 can be long or short action.
Just another note. For whatever reason Savage actions are LOOOOOG. The load/ejection port on a short action Savage is for all practical purposes the same length as any other rifles long action. Their long actions are super long. So much so that it can sometimes be difficult to find a scope long enough to mount on a long action Savage.
And to make things even more confusing in the last 30ish years they have used 3 different stock designs that are not interchangeable. If you're ordering an aftermarket stock there are 3 different options depending on when it was made.
Captcurt
Member
I got into this last week. A friend brought a 110 to me to mount a Sig scope on. The rifle had a 2-piece base mount and the distance was too long for the scope tube. I had to put a 1-piece mount on it to get the eye relief right.
Ks5shooter
Contributing Member
I have a model 12BVSS in 22-250 and its a keeper .Dont know much about 110/10.
kmw1954
Member
At this point don't even pay attention to the Model Numbers. There are still both long and short actions. Today's marketing is now adding different Model Names for different styles. Hunters, Tactical, Stock type, Barrel length. Some models are only available in certain Model Name. But basically there are 3 actions, short action, long action and Model 12 Target single shot.
Lastly there are two separate action barrel sizes. Small shank and large shank. That is the barrel thread size and the jamb nut size.
Lastly there are two separate action barrel sizes. Small shank and large shank. That is the barrel thread size and the jamb nut size.
irishlad
Contributing Member
The model numbers can be confusing. Being a left handed shooter, I've always appreciated how many left hand models they have. I have them in 22LR, 17 HMR, 204 Ruger, 243 and 6.5 CM. Haven't shot the 22 yet, all the others shoot well.
CapnMac
Member
Savage has changed it's various designations, to add to the confusion. The 110 used to be the short-action synthetic stock, with the 110T having a bull barrel (to make it "tactical").
Then, the 10 replaced it (IIRC), to have them bring the 110 "back."
I have not been able to keep track.
Then, the 10 replaced it (IIRC), to have them bring the 110 "back."
I have not been able to keep track.
At least going by the numbered series. Far as I'm still aware, the Axis is still Long-short action, which can make some aftermarket stuff finicky. Such as MDT, as only the LSS and I think the Oryx work with the Axis, where as the other chassis work with the Long action and Short action.
Another thing I've noticed in recent times is, their barrel lengths have shorten. Used to be 22" was standard for the .308, now it's down to 20". Not a big deal but just something ive noticed.
Here is a list of the letter codes that Savage also uses for their rifles.
G - wood stock
F - synthetic stock
B - Boyds laminate stock
S or SS - stainless steel
V - varmint barrel (medium/heavy barrel)
L - Left hand
SR - suppressor ready - threaded barrel
XP - scope package
I'm sure there are some that I missed. Looking at the Savage website, it seems that they are slowly getting away from using the letter designations at least with their centerfire rifles and using actual model names.
G - wood stock
F - synthetic stock
B - Boyds laminate stock
S or SS - stainless steel
V - varmint barrel (medium/heavy barrel)
L - Left hand
SR - suppressor ready - threaded barrel
XP - scope package
I'm sure there are some that I missed. Looking at the Savage website, it seems that they are slowly getting away from using the letter designations at least with their centerfire rifles and using actual model names.
irishlad
Contributing Member
Thanks!
SwampWolf
Member
The original Model 110 debuted in 1958. Scads of variations, configurations, cartridge chamberings, action lengths, etc., ensued but it has always been known for having affordable accuracy and accommodating southpaws on the cheap.
earlthegoat2
Member
One thing interesting about the Savage long action, as was referenced above about how their actions are quite a bit longer than typical shirt or long actions, the long action Savages can be customized with full length magnum cartridges with little modification.
I have had a 7mm STW and 358 STA in a Savage long action. This is more relevant if you wanted to seat bullets out on standard length cartridges as there will be plenty of room.
I have had a 7mm STW and 358 STA in a Savage long action. This is more relevant if you wanted to seat bullets out on standard length cartridges as there will be plenty of room.
