First post here. I found this forum seeking answers about mounts for a rifle I've just snagged off Gunbroker. Decided to sign up and log on.

I've never been a Savage owner. I'm a bolt-action fan, and frankly I always found the Savage 110 and descendants to be rather homely. I've had a Savage or two acquired in trades and never kept them very long. I always have been intrigued by the reputation for accuracy the 10/110 rifles have earned over the years and had a feeling I'd break down and get one for my own someday.

When I saw the Model 14/114 American Classics a couple of years ago I knew I could no longer NOT be a Savage owner. Very recently I found a stunningly gorgeous Model 14 in .223 Remington and pounced all over it. It will be in my hands in about two weeks.

The original question pertained to what style of bases were correct for this rifle. I've already found the answer to that.

I do wonder though...on the outside of the box it says "bolt and kit enclosed" and I am wondering what the "kit" is. Somewhere I have seen mention of scope mounting bases being included with Savage rifles, but maybe that was in another time.

So here she is...

Ain't she a beauty?!!