Hey guys! New to the forum and have decided to purchase my second Savage. I have decided to get a Predator Max 1 in 22-250 (18888). I have never laid eyes on one but it has everything I want. No one has them in stock not even on the internet. Dang it! The Savage website list this rifle with a 24" fluted barrel. Other sites and the Savage catalog list it as having a 22" fluted barrel. Can anyone tell me the barrel length? Also, all pics show the rifle with scope bases...does it come with bases or not? Thanks for your help!