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The Centerfeed mags I feel are a better mag than the older Staggerfeed design. Function is better in my opinion. As for stripper clips, most Savages get a scope mounted to them so I am willing to bet that nobody considered stripper clip usage to be an asset. Other than the lack of strippers what is the issue you are having with the mag?
The sights are high because the hog hunter was built to work with a suppressor, so they must be high to be able to see over the suppressor.
Yes there are many ways to stiffen your stock. do a search here and you will find many threads on the subject.
You can swap the stock to any factory or aftermarket stock for the Centerfeed Short Action with the 4.40" screw spacing.
Hope some of that helps.
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