Quote Originally Posted by bobcat30
would the hinged floor plate or detatchable box be better?
Yes. ;D Actually, I have the hinged floor plate on my Model 16 and I do like it. It makes unloading more convenient since you don't have to the unfired rounds through the action and is better than a blind magazine in that regard. It's also a bit more "elegant" if that word can be applied to a Savage 16.

However, if I had it to do over, I think I'd go for the detachable box as it makes both loading and unloading more convenient.