Savage 110 in .308?

[Ranger412]

I picked up a Savage Model 110 in a trade recently. It appears very lightly used from what I can tell. This model is chambered in .308 Win., has a fluted 20" barrel, and the standard factory synthetic stock. The bolt is also blackened. This particular gun is a non Accu-Trigger model, but the trigger pull is outstanding.

Anyone have any idea why Savage put a .308 in a long action? Do I have a gem on my hands (i.e. rare bird)?

Any input is appreciated,

Ranger412

[hotbrass]

Not sure about Savage, but some short action magazines will not work with heavy bullets seated out where they need to be for ultimate accuracy. So some people/manufacturers build .308/.260/.338 with long actions so they dont have to load one at a time.

[BrentWin]

What is the measurement between the action screws.

[thirty06]

Is it a long or short magazine box?

[gitarmac]

I have one, I think. I didn't know there was a differance when I got it, years ago.

[Blue Avenger]

the .308 was done on 3 different action length over the years. Fluted barrels are newer the the .308 110 would be. the rifle was rebarreled at some point.