Savage 110 Hog Hunter (New model) top load??

[Justin2142]

Hey everyone,

is the new detachable box magazine version of the savage hog hunter able to still be loaded from the top, without detaching the magazine? I know you can single load stuff since it’s a push feed, but I wanna make sure I can still load it from the top like my old model. itd be nice to have the new model, where I could top load or detach. Thanks!

BONUS QUESTION: is it possible to change out the bottom metal on this version to convert it to the stagger feed 10 round mags? And if I did, would I have to use aftermarket parts and a new stock, or would I be able to use factory savage parts, etc.

thanks so much for your help :)

[J.Baker]

Yes you can still top load, but it doesn't work all that well with centerfeed magazines. I had a .22-250 setup with a centerfeed blind magazine, and between having to get the cartridge centered and forcefully push it down through the feed lips it's just a PITA with a scope mounted unless you have obnoxiously high rings to give you ample clearance. I ultimately had Fred inlet the stock for bottom metal to convert it to a DBM.

[jpdown]

Appears the current Hog Hunter use Axis-style magazine. Goggle Axis 10-Round magazine to see possible options. As Jim said changing mags would be easier than top loading.

[DeltaPapa]

Tom at Snyder Mags will be building 10 round magazines soon.

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