Model 11 .243 youth or adult... hmm...

[varminter44]

So. I am looking at buying a savage! My first bolt action! I'm stuck between the youth model and adult! Went to the store, they had a youth on sale for $420 plus 10% off! The only difference I saw was that the youth didn't have a recoil pad! And of course the barrel is 20" (will be used for varmint and deer in the MN woods) My question is, would I be able to install an aftermarket adult stock (choates, B&C, etc.)to the youth model? I'm about 5'9'' and I was planning on putting a recoil pad for a little length in the mean time while I decide what stock to settle on. Thanks!

[keeki]

Yep, same action

[varminter44]

Perfect. So I have nothing to worry about while buying this firearm in hopes of building something in the future?

[keeki]

No worries with building off of that action

[keeki]

All you need to pay attn to is where the bolt release is and if it's a stagger feed or centerfeed

[foxx]

Net $380??? I'd jump all over that one!

$20 neoprene slip on butt pad by Beartooth can be made any length you want.

I have one in .308 I haven't fired yet but really like. 20 inch .308 is cool to me. Don't know if that is a handicap in .243, though.

[foxx]

Also, mine has he Axis style plastic-clip mag. Not thrilled with that, but at least the plastic "bottom metal/surround" is removable. If the one you are looking at has a traditional detachable box mag with metal retaining clip, I'd definitely jump on it.

[foxx]

sorry for all the added posts... :)

If it is the Trophy Hunter youth XP (package Nikon Scope), there is also a $75 factory rebate avail thru end of year.

[varminter44]

Haha no problem. I don't know if it was the trophy hunter one, i believe it has a Bushnell scope on it. 3-9x40 if I remember right. Standrd reticle. Wasn't paying attention to the scope though. Gonna swap it out anyways.

[foxx]

Doesn't matter... if it is Trophy Hunter XP, I am quite sure it qualifies for the rebate.
http://www.savagearms.com/promotions/

[GaCop]

Perfect. So I have nothing to worry about while buying this firearm in hopes of building something in the future? No, go for it!