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05 April 2003, 16:14
orland
old savage 110 ?
I found an old savage 110 in a sporting goods store that is going out of business ($169). The action is in good condition no rust or pitting the stock has minor damage, dents and dings but useable. The question is, the scope bases have no screws to remove them from the gun. Can anyone tell me a little more about this rifle, Can the bases be removed and the action drilled and tapped to accept another brand of bases? Is it suitable for a rebarrel job?
05 April 2003, 18:11
Wstrnhuntr
Why not stay with the existing Weaver style bases? The Savage 110 is a good strong action and is a good rebarrel candidate. What Caliber is it? Savage barrels are some of the best on the market.
06 April 2003, 06:19
orland
It is a 30-06 thinking of rebarrel to a 308 or a 17 wildcat of some variety.
I agree about the accuracy of a savage as I already own a few savages.
06 April 2003, 06:40
snowcat
If the action is in good shape, its a decent deal though I dicker down a bit if they're willing as you can find these for around $300 brand new and Savage's quality has gotten better lately. Rebarreling is a snap, do it your self project. Search some of these forums for info. Prechambered barrels are available cheap from Midway as is the barrel nut wrench you'll need to pull the old barrel. I rebarreled an older 110 to 416 Taylor recently and had to sand down the last 1/4" of thread on the barrel nut just a bit so that it would properly secure the new barrel but that's it. The whole project cost about $150 and I could convert the rifle back to its original 25-06 configuration in less than 15 minutes. Fun too. Good Luck!
07 April 2003, 12:04
Dutch
Orland, I have one of those "integral Weaver bases" versions of the 110. In my case, the bases are part of the receiver. Never had a problem using them, other than the fact that they are pretty high, and even a 40 mm scope in low rings is a good bit off the barrel. Again, in my case, that isn't a problem, as I am "long necked", and need to have my scope a little farther up.

Other than the integral bases, mine is identical, and barrel swapping is the same.

I would not mess with trying to machine the bases off. For that kind of money, you can buy the 110 you want. Around here, a 110 goes for about $200, if it has a few dings on it. FWIW, Dutch.