I'm looking into buying a hunting rifle to replace my mosin nagant 91/59. Savage bolt actions have a reputation for value, dependability and accuracy. I am leaning heavily towards getting one. I do have a few questions about them though.

1. What is the difference between the 110, 111, 112 and 116 actions? Not the entire rifle, just the action (including the trigger group). If you take a look at the Remington Model 700 and Model Seven action, there are obvious, visible differences. Just looking at them I can't see a difference between the various Savage actions. If there is any difference between the Savage actions is any one of then "better" than the rest?

2. Have any of you had any problems with the detachable magazines on Savage bolt action rifles? Would I be better off getting a model with a blind (non-detachable, internal) magazine? I don't remember where I heard/read it but someone once suggested that the blind magzine versions are more rigid and therefore more accurate. Any of you have any experience to back this up or disprove it?

3. Is the scope that is provided with the Savage package rifles any good? I think it is a 3-9x32mm Simmons 8 point (not absolutely sure though). This is not an expensive scope and the general consensus on rifle scopes seems to be "get the best you can afford".

Thanks in advance to any savage owners or users who reply.

Kevin Murphy
Newfoundland, Canada