I've just committed to buy a barely used Savage 12 F/TR (my 1st Savage) from out of State. It will be a little while before it arrives and all the required hoops are jumped through here (Australia) so I'm doing my best to prepare in advance. For used gun purchase here it all must be done at a licensed dealers and a "Permit to Acquire" is required prior from the State Police Firearms licensing. I haven't even got my hands on one of these rifles before this but hope to have it up and running for 1000yd competition in late August. I would have preferred the Palma stock but sometimes the choice just isn't there.

From photos it seems it has an Anschutz style rail at the front but also the stock base slopes relative to the barrel. I will use the rifle initially on a front rest (F Class) and will later use same rifle F/TR with bipod still in design stage. For F Class what I need is to fit a 3 inch width Front Sled or Track Plate as per the Whidden one. However it would be better parallel to the barrel. Does anyone know of one (or the angle of slope on the stock) ? With the angle I may be able to get something machined.

I am also looking for a rear bag rider and would prefer something that doesn't mess the stock up too much, i.e. removable without evidence.

Thanks.

p.s. Buying an alternative stock is not an option at present. I am also told it is not easy to import (if export is allowed) and can be at a prohibitive price premium when even available here.