Originally Posted by nsaqam
There were three action lengths made for the short action Savage and one length for the long action Savage.
The center to center lengths were as follows.
4.522" for the first generation.
4.275" for the second gen.
4.400" for third gen.
The long action measures 5.062"
From 1988 to 1997 all Savages used the long action.


SO which one of these would be best for a .257 Roberts? Going light as possible and still being able to seat bullets out as far as possible