First and foremost, I'd like to welcome you to Savage Shooters.
I see this is your first post so I'd like to suggest that you get acquainted with the search features of the board. Many of your questions have already been asked and answered and there is a TON of information available here, and many really smart and experienced members (unfortunately, I don't fall into that classification) so you can find answers to most anything you want to know about Savage Rifles.
You'll have to remove the blind magazine from your old stock. I use a small screwdriver to gently pry up the front of the mag. about 1/4 in. Then use a hooked tool to reach underneath and gently pry out. Beware that the rear tang with the screw hole cut out has an integral barb that digs into the stock as you try to remove. Lifting the front end of the mag will lessen it's ability to lock it in place. If you pry up on that tab, you'll likely bend it, so try to avoid that mistake. One gentleman here uses a large screwdriver inserted INTO the magazine, then turn 90 degrees and lift up being careful not to bend the sides.
The new stock will not come with a mag or action pillars. Some here use hardware store available lamp rod material to make pillars. Some stock suppliers include those with the purchase (Arthur Brown http://www.eabco.net/Savage-Thumbhol...6_p_14233.html)
I've been looking at these stocks for my M12 in .223 http://www.rifle-stocks.com/target_style's.htm
Pretty cool!
As for action screw placement, you may have to measure more carefully. IIRC the short actions are spaced 4.141.
Good luck and keep us advised on your progress.
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