Bannon
04-06-2022, 01:30 AM
I am brand new to Savage rifles and this forum. I recently picked up a used Savage M16 rifle chambered in .270WSM. I am trying to determine what version of the M16 it is (e.g. FSS or FCSS, or ??). It is a stainless 24 barreled rig with a blind magazine (2+1). It has a jeweled bolt (not fluted). The barrel diameter at the muzzle is a stout .7 inches. It has a 3-position tang safety. The black rubber/composite type stock has a pistol grip with a mold seam running down the centerline of the entire stock. The recoil pad is a very squishy black-colored affair. Two guard screws secure the stock to the action with a third screw serving to secure the rear-end portion of the trigger guard to the stock. Weight of the rifle with its basic Sig Sauer 3-9 scope is 8.5lbs. Any help in identifying what sub-variant/version is most appreciated.