1)Mechanicaly identical.
2)Any new 10/11/12 will be centerfeed. Hog Hunter included.
3)Yes, The differences are associated with manufacture date for the most part. Those differences would be the older trigger and stagger feed. Here is a link to a few articles in the centerfire facts section of this website that may explain some things.
http://www.savageshooters.com/conten...ceiver-Changes
http://www.savageshooters.com/conten...Action-Lengths
http://www.savageshooters.com/conten...el-Shank-Sizes
Bookmarks