Savage 11 .223 -- bottom metal and magazine questions

[Whisper]

From what I've read -- some on this forum -- the bottom metal is a direct replacement for the plastic parts on the Savage 11 XP Trophy Hunter like mine. That still doesn't seem to address the difference in magazines, but perhaps someone else can explain this.

Thanks,
Whisper

[KMW1954]

From what I've read -- some on this forum -- the bottom metal is a direct replacement for the plastic parts on the Savage 11 XP Trophy Hunter like mine. That still doesn't seem to address the difference in magazines, but perhaps someone else can explain this.

Thanks,
Whisper

There are a number of differences, Stagger feed, Center Feed, but when asking about latches yes there are 3 different designs. The one with the plastic Shepherds Hook as you call it has been superseded by the new model that has a push button on the magazine. The other type has the latch lever actually in the bottom metal.

I have a newer 110 with the plastic stock that also has molded in bottom metal. On this one the new model mag works but the old style will not latch in my stock.

[Nontypical]

The only helpful information that I can add is the bodies of the mags are the same for the Axis and the Premium mags with the metal baseplate. The baseplates pop off and can be swapped in order to convert it to the different style of release.