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I'm again toying with the idea of buying a Savage as a relatively inexpensive alternative to multiple rifles.

1.) I don't like the bolt handles on the 110 series, but love the new Axis handle. Would it fit on the 110 series?

2.) I've read that the Axis uses the long action for all calibers. I want stainless. Does this mean, assuming the bolt face is the proper size, that I could use the 116 for short action rounds too, instead of buying both a 16 & 116?

3.) If the answer to 2 is "yes", are there any drawbacks other than a longer stroke than necessary?

4.) Assuming I could use a long action for short action rounds too, any disadvantages to using a hinged floorplate vs. a blind magazine? If so, could it be easily converted to blind if I had the proper stock?

1) Don't know about the Axis bolt handles but Stockade makes what is IMO the best Savage bolt handles out there.

http://www.stockadegunstocks.com/accessories.html#bold_handles

2) Yes you can use the LA for SA cartridges.

3) More weight. You can also shorten the LA bolt throw by using the bolt baffle from a .223 Savage, a magazine block, and a SA follower.

4) None and yes.

Thank you, Nsaqam.

Just call savage could tell you all an maybe send you one for the price