Savage 10/11 Feeding

[James DeTorre]

I have a semi custom Savage 10/11 in 280ai that shoots better than rifles I own three times the price, however, it doesn't feed well. Actually the problem seems to be the top feeding ,single stack magazine.it is very hard to load . Top safety model. Is there a modification for this ? I will gladly get new stock etc .

 

[LongWalker]

Is it the 4 round flush fit mag? Also what's it not doing like picking up the first round, mag not seating fully, etc.

 

[James DeTorre]

Flush single stack top feed mag.2nd and third rounds don't want to stack up w/o a lot of very deliberate work. This ain't going to be acceptable in a hunting sensation

 

[James DeTorre]

Money not an object for fix. I like this gun otherwise

 

[LongWalker]

If the spring and follower look good I'd try a different mag if you haven't. Most expensive fix obviously is new bottom metal and mag. If it's a good shooter $200 would probably be worth it. All my Savage mag issues were with the SA 10 round mag. As soon as I could find the new AICS takeoff bottom metal I replaced both of mine. Good luck.

 

[Savage 12BVSS]

Do you have a Gunsmith that is in the area? I would have one take a look and see if its a fix they can do. Maybe a spring tweak/change or mod perhaps. On blind mag's its almost always the spring tension and may take trying a couple to get one without too much tension. If your in my state I can suggest a shop or two.

Wait a minute, the 10/11 actions are short actions and shouldn't be long enough for a 280AI to feed or chamber. You must mean a 110/111 action savage right? When you say semi custom did you chamber a short action for 280AI?

 

[James DeTorre]

Yes it's 110, not a lot of Gunsmiths in my area. New stock and bottom might be my easiest fix. Thanks everybody.