Where to find a SR 4.27 spacing Savage?

schockergd · 05-22-2014, 04:43 PM

I didn't think it would be this difficult to find a rifle in 308 with 4.27" spacing. I must be missing something with regards to specific models or what I'm looking for.

My thought would be looking explicitly for non-accutrigger savages in 308, but I haven't found a single one yet looking through statewide armslist posts, gunbroker or Facebook gun groups just yet (Or here for that matter).

Were there any specialty/specific savage models that were in 308 that are guaranteed to have 4.27" screw spacing that I should be looking for?

**foxx** · 05-22-2014, 04:50 PM

what is SR?

Werewolf · 05-22-2014, 05:03 PM

Maybe Staggered Feed (SF) is what the OP meant. Almost universally When I have bought guns from auction sites.the seller never lists whether it is SF or CF. Most don't even know the difference. I have to look for clues in photos like safety and trigger style or if you are lucky you can see a serial number and run it on savage part finder and see what type it is. I have made mistakes once or twice. Best bet may be to search for a stevens 200. Most of the older ones where SF. Look for old style narrow safeties.

**foxx** · 05-22-2014, 05:06 PM

I think I have what you're lookin' for, then.

PM sent

schockergd · 05-22-2014, 10:33 PM

Autocorrect = SA (Short action).

FOXX has messaged me with what I think I need - A stevens 200 in 308win.

All I'm looking for is a cheap(ish) rifle to put in this short action, 4.27" choate ultimate varmint stock that I have. What he's offering me just might be a good fit.

I'm sure I'm not the only person to get a smoking deal on a stock and then have to build a gun off it.

**foxx** · 05-22-2014, 10:51 PM

That's how I got hooked on Savage!!! LOL Be careful, it's cost me a fortune! :)

**foxx** · 05-22-2014, 10:59 PM

BTW, technically (as per forum rules) you should have psted a wtb ad in the classifieds. but, because we are both paid members anyhow, I figured we'd get away with it. But it's still not considered kosher.

**foxx** · 05-23-2014, 12:15 AM

Question: Are all Stevens 200's Stagger Feed? Or just the older ones? I know I bought an old-stock, new Stevens 200 a while ago, and it was stagger feed, but not sure that they all were.