Thanks for the info Dave H. Didn't know either that Savage had the fastest lock time vs the other major manufacturers. The 14 AC I have is in .223 Rem caliber. When I got it I put a Leopold VX3i 3.5x10 scope on it. I had a big supply of 5.56mm ammo for my Mini14 and AR, but only around 12 boxes of Win .223 FMJ and Federal HP ammo. I sighted the Model 14 AC in with that ammo and was still getting 1" groups with it using a makeshift rest on the hood of my pickup. Only took around 15 rds. I didn't try to shrink them, just get the scope almost there. With some .223 handloads, the 14 AC will drill 1/2" groups with ease, get a little flyer once in a while (my fault). Wonder why the 114 without the Accu-trigger?
Anyway, I called Savage today and talked to the gal at Customer Service. I asked her if the 14 and 114 AC's were an upgrade of previous 14's and 114's or new models when introduced. She advised as far as she knew and what she has seen that they were new models and not upgrades of any previous 14's or 114's. She did advise to call the Cody Museum in Wyoming as they had all of Savages prior records on firearms. She gave me the number.
The gal at the Cody Museum when I explained my 14 AC question, advised that there was never any Model 14 or 114 prior to the 14/114 AC introductions, that they were new models that Savage had put out offering better than average wood, high blued metal polishing, Accu-trigger, cut checkering, etc. She did advise that Savage offered a model 1914 back in the early 1900's in .22 caliber that many just call the '14' that has led to some confusion of a few thinking they are two different models. I did make contact with my shooter/hunting friend and his Savage .222 is a Model 340, although he didn't specify what the alphabet letter was following the 340. He's had it forever, saying he hits what he's aiming at and doesn't need another. It is a accurate rifle. All I found out and can say.
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