I have a model 11 long range hunter with a hinged floorplate centerfeed magazine that I would like to convert to detachable box magazine. I've submitted a technical request to Savage but have not heard back from them and I wonder if anyone on this forum might have experience making a similar change. My reason for doing this is that I have some difficulty loading the rifle due to the design of the centerfeed magazine and the long adjustment turret of the scope I mounted. I've already changed from medium rings to high rings on the scope and that makes loading somewhat easier, but loading through a detachable magazine would be the best solution for me. I also wonder if parts to make this change are available from Savage.
Thanks,
Barney