As the title suggests why in the world has savage switched to the axis style plastic on the 10/110 series? Obviously they are saving a few pennies but I personally can't stand the plastic. Doesn't inspire confidence in me at any rate.

I decided to go looking for a youth outfit to get my daughter squared away for her first season, naturally savage is one of my first choices. That plastic mag just totally turned me off from purchasing. Dare I say that I instantly gravitated towards the compact remington 700 with aluminum hinged floor plate.

I suppose I could also call savage and see if they still have and will sell complete bottom 'metal' setup, but I hate to have to pony up the extra $$.

If Remington had the same discount I can get for the Savage I would have bought it.