RE: mount and ring decision
 

Their is an option if you want to use Double Dovetails, that is get Burris DD bases for your 11X Savage(make sure to get the correct ones, eitherround rear receiver or flat)and use either DD BurrisSignature rings or Leupold DD rings. That said Leupold STD will work, my partner has STD's on his Savage (no issues). I use Warne Maximas on my Savage ML.

FYI:www.warnescopemounts.com

G/L:D