When buying stocks for short actions you first must determine WHICH short action you have because the action screw spacing is different.

Older style, "stagger feed" short actions have a slightly shorter spacing and a different magazine configuration. Newer "center feed" short action screw spacing is 4.41 inches or so.

Check out the FAQ section here for more info.

Here is one that discusses the various action lengths: http://www.savageshooters.com/conten...Action-Lengths