The savage short action magnums have n 1/8th" longer bolt head with the .535 bolt face . What this means is that the firing pin assembly is longer on the short action magnums than it is with the 308 bolt head.
If you want to go with a SA magnum chambering you will; go with an action that is an original WSM (often the SS model 16's are the only game in town), get a PT&G short action magnum bolt head( that may need extra "fitting" to work) to go with a standard 308/7mm08/243 action(you will not need the longer firing pin because the PT&G piece is the same length as the 308 Bolt head.
You will want to pay attention to the position of the bolt release. The top release has been more popular due to the Sav II and the no longer made SSS triggers not working with the bottom bolt release. There are some issues with stocks and chassis that are prohibitive too but if you do your homework and or plan on using the factory style trigger you should not have any issues. Worth noting though.
4.25 and 4.40 screw spacing. The newer model is the 4.40. Stay with this because you will be able to find factory magazines from midway etc...
Triggers. Acutrigger and non Accutrigger. They have nothing to do with accuracy with the exception that they are safer when you adjust your trigger to light. then you will be on here asking why you cant get your gun to fire....oops. nevermind.
Grouse has this for sale in the classifieds.
http://www.savageshooters.com/showth...e-shank-action
If you are a member of Accurate Shooters it is for sale over there too. You will be able to contact him there.
http://forum.accurateshooter.com/mem...rouse.1058051/
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