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    Basic Question From a Rookie. Long or Short Action?


    Have been under the impression that all 110s are long actions. Then have read where .223 is a short action caliber. Is my 110 in .223 long or short action? How to tell with a rifle? Thanks all.

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    Generally speaking, the 223, 308, etc. are short action calibers, and 30-06, 270, etc. are long action calibers. Savage did produce modified long action 110s in the 80s that were chambered for short action calibers.

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    Measure the distance between the action screws.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bsekf View Post
    Measure the distance between the action screws.
    This is the best answer, but not the only one.

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    Jim did a great job posting this Article, which explains everything about different length Actions Savage made. Quite detailed. https://www.savageshooters.com/conte...Action-Lengths

    I recommend for everyone to read through the Centerfire FAQS page here. A ton of good information.
    https://www.savageshooters.com/conte...nterfire-faq-s

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