So. I am looking at buying a savage! My first bolt action! I'm stuck between the youth model and adult! Went to the store, they had a youth on sale for $420 plus 10% off! The only difference I saw was that the youth didn't have a recoil pad! And of course the barrel is 20" (will be used for varmint and deer in the MN woods) My question is, would I be able to install an aftermarket adult stock (choates, B&C, etc.)to the youth model? I'm about 5'9'' and I was planning on putting a recoil pad for a little length in the mean time while I decide what stock to settle on. Thanks!