Hello, as my first entry into long range shooting, I purchase the newly released 110 Desert Tactical in 6.5CM. Despite the model name, it wasn't purchased for tactical use, but for benchrest F-Class competition.

The first issue I am encountering is stock compatibility. From what little I have learned, previous 110s were all long action and this is a short action. It has 4.4" spread on the mounting bolts vs. 5".

I spoke to Savage customer service to find out about stock compatibility and they said that model is not the same as other Savage models, the closest being the Storm. I wrongly assumed that within a series the mounting methods would be common and I could buy any of the numerous benchrest stocks available.

Savage said that the model had a different recoil lug than other models and perhaps other differences. Needless to say, I don't know what if any other models it is compatible with leaving me not knowing what I can purchase that will bolt together.

Several companies flat out told me they don't have a compatible stock, other companies say their model XXX is compatible. I am concerned about those who say they have a compatible stock if they are just basing that on model or that it is a short action.

This is a recap of the responses I have gotten:

Stockys: "Essentially your model is a 10/12 action and those would be the options you would look at on our site. As far as we are aware there are no other differences in the action besides the name."

Boyds: In reference to the different recoil lug "Yes that is correct. We checked into this further and we do not offer anything for this." This was after referring me to their model 10 compatible stocks. When I asked again about the recoil lug they changed their tune.

McMillan: "Your action isnÂ’t anything different than a regular Savage. The 110 tactical has the AICS DBM system and is in the new Accufit stock, but the action is just like the rest."

Richards Microfit: "we don't have any stocks for your action"

Due to the differing answers, my first impression is the people who said they didn't have a stock might know about the change to the recoil lug or some other reason they don't have a compatible stock. The ones who say I can use their model 10 stocks might not have seen or spec'd these new 110s.

Pardon my ignorance, but given the answers, it seems the stock companies don't know either :)

Thanks,
Lew