Newbee to Savage rifles somewhat confused

[revbc]

I traded for a Savage Tactical 110FP 223 caliber. Is this considered a short action or long action? I was looking at a replacement stock and the action screws measure 8" center to center, this is the measurement for a long action.

I just ordered a one piece base for a short action flat back receiver. Did I mess up?

Thanks for your help
Bobby

[revbc]

Think I found the answer myself. It seem to be an older rifle (1997 or earlier) so it is a short action caliber on a long action rifle, correct??

[jpdown]

I beleive that is correct. The flat back is definately an older, stagger feed model. And I beleive the first Savage short actions were built on a long action frame.

[MZ5]

If it's actually a 110FP (rather than a 10FP), then yes, it's a long action.

[Blue Avenger]

or an intermediate action. http://savageshooters.com/SavageForum/index.php/topic,3883.0.html

[MZ5]

There's still only long and short, and the 110 is a long. Even the screw spacing hasn't changed on the longs.

[Blue Avenger]

There's still only long and short, and the 110 is a long. Even the screw spacing hasn't changed on the longs.
WRONG.. there is a short 110 screw spacing.

did you look at the link?

First Generation Short Actions:

The 1st Generation short actions are often incorrectly referred to as "Series J" actions. These actions will have a three digit model number (110, 112, etc), but are approximately 0.540" shorter than the standard long action.

[MZ5]

When was the FP series introduced? I recall it to have been post-1987, but perhaps I'm mistaken. The OP said that he's determined his rifle to be a 1997 or earlier gun. If my recollection of the introduction time-frame of the FP series is correct, and if the OP's dating of his gun is correct, then the gun's a long action. I suddenly feel like saying that this all also assumes a factory gun. If it's a Frankenstein, all bets are off.

You'll notice that in my first reply, I said "If it's actually a 110FP..." I dropped it from my second reply because I thought the context of the thread was established. I see now that I should not have done that, and I apologize if I've confused anyone. If you think it would be better, I'll modify that post.

Again, if I've mis-recollected the introduction of the FP series, please let me know, as that could make a difference to what the OP asked about.

[revbc]

Gentlemen,

Thanks for all your help and knowledge. I "believe" it is a factory rifle. The barrel states 110FP, the bolt says "Savage Tactical" ,the serial # is F293???. It seem to measure about 8" front to rear screws, and about 5" from the front to the middle screw. So, I think I've determined it to be a long action. It just confused me, not knowing some of the history. I assumed a 223 would be on a short action, my Savage 10 7mm-08 is a short action.

Bobby

[MZ5]

Yes, it's a long action. Early FPs were built on long actions even if they were chambered for short-action cartridges. That's what I was trying to convey earlier, obviously unsuccessfully (sorry about that), and that confused some people. Sorry you had to re-order the right base for your gun. Hope you like it; I think it'll be great!