Best way to get an inexpensive left-handed Savage short action

[thepuma]

I would like to build a custom bolt action gun based on a Savage (like model 10 or model 11) short action.

I don't have a specific donor gun. What is the best way to get an used action without overpaying? Do I have to buy a used gun or can I find an action somewhere?

Please help.

Thanks,

Doug

[mike21]

Not sure it would fit your needs, but this one is in the classified section now:

http://www.savageshooters.com/showthread.php?44924-Left-Hand-Action-For-Sale-SS-SA-CF-Top-Bolt-Release-Accutrigger

[Nor Cal Mikie]

That action, a barrel in the caliber of your choice as well as a stock and you're done. Ready to go shooting!! Better jump on that action before I do.

[thepuma]

Mikie,

You are right. I just sent a private message to mike21, offering to buy his action.

[Hotolds442]

Mikie,

You are right. I just sent a private message to mike21, offering to buy his action.

Mike21 isn't selling it, SFLEFTY is.......

[2scars]

The way I did it was to go to the LGS and they happened to have one in .30-06, I think it was around $300 with iron sights. Then built the .243 off that. I believe it was a trade in after they ran some deal on Thompson Ventures and offered some deal on a trade in. Keep an eye peeled. It's like everything else, when you need one, they aren't around, but when you are just out and about, they are everywhere.

[Hammer]

Have always found the cheapest way to get a NIB left-hand short-action Savage action is to go into the shop and get one off the shelf.

Other routes cost overnight Fedex delivery.

[foxx]

^^^braggart!!! ;)

[J.Baker]

For everyone else the cheapest new option these days would be buying a Trophy Hunter, and if you want stainless you're only option is a 16/116 Weather Warrior. As for the used market, there's plenty of long actions out there but shorties are few and far between - especially newer centerfeed shorties.

I've actually decided to just start using the Axis actions since I can get into them so cheap and they're every bit as good (and in some ways better) than today's 110's since Savage has cheapened them up some.