Hello there, new member but have been around awhile and have read and enjoyed this site for many years. No question this site is 'the' most comprehensive on Savage firearms on the world wide web. Even Savage Arms directs people here.

My question is, I searched and read the Savage website and cannot seem to understand the difference between these two rifles 110 APEX Hunter XP vs 110 Hunter, other than the length of barrel and slight stock difference. I'm referring to the barrel and action specifically, not the accoutrements like scope mount and rings. The action and barrel seem to be identical. Or perhaps those 'are' the only differences (barrel length and stock design) and I'm over thinking it.

The real confusion for me is the 110 APEX comes with extras, yet it's $150 cheaper. Any light shed on this brain twister would greatly be appreciated.