Getting a Savage 111 to accept box mags

Medic101 · December 15, 2019, 10:28 PM

I wanted to start with a 110 series series or a remington 700. I had been leaning toward the 700 due to the ability to easily upgrade it to accept box mags, but yesterday I found a screaming deal on a used 111 in 30-06, and I'm wondering if there's any easy way to get it to accept box mags (AIC preferred) without too steep an investment. If it helps the stock was my 1st intended upgrade

**44 AMP** · December 15, 2019, 10:59 PM

Doesn't it already have a box mag? A detachable 4 rnd mag is what came up when I did a search. Savage 111 Trophy Hunter XP .30-06. Is yours different??

Doyle · December 15, 2019, 11:31 PM

Most of the Savages did not come with DBMs. There is a company down in Sarasota Fl that makes DBMs for 700s. I don't know whether or not they make them for Savages.

std7mag · December 16, 2019, 01:21 AM

Check out e-sarco and PTG.
You may have to get a bottom metal kit to accept the mags, but no more expensive than a Rem 700 setup.
www.e-sarco.com
www.pacifictoolandgauge.com

Oh, and my older 111 came with 3 round DBM.

Medic101 · December 16, 2019, 02:24 AM

I was thinking along the lines of accepting AICS mags

std7mag · December 16, 2019, 04:33 AM

If i'm thinking right, the mags you mention are for short actions.
Your gonna want something longer.

Either way your gonna need to get a new bottom metal kit.
As i said, e-sarco and Pacific Tool and Gauge are probably your best sources.

T. O'Heir · December 16, 2019, 11:57 AM

The Savage 111 Trophy Hunter XP does come with a detachable mag.
If the thing is currently a blind mag, it may need another stock too. The whole thing is discussed here. https://www.savageshooters.com/showt...ting-blind-mag
It's www.sarcoinc.com.

taylorce1 · December 17, 2019, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Doyle

There is a company down in Sarasota Fl that makes DBMs for 700s.

If you're talking about CDI Precision bottom metal who made DBM bottom metal for Rem, Savage, and many others, they are no longer in business. Unfortunately the owner passed away suddenly back in August, and the business has shut it's doors. If you need help with the bottom metal I think Chad Dixon over at Long Rifles was helping out while the family closed the business.

Your best bet for bottom metal that accepts AI magazines is probably the PT&G Stealth bottom metal. The second best option if you're looking to replace the stock is a chassis system. Oryx will be the most affordable option if you go that route.

Doyle · December 17, 2019, 03:02 PM

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Unfortunately the owner passed away suddenly back in August, and the business has shut it's doors.

Dang, that is sad to hear. Back when I lived down there I sold him a Win '94 and he also did several FFL transfers for me.

December 15, 2019, 10:28 PM	#1
Medic101 Member Join Date: May 23, 2018 Posts: 35	Getting a Savage 111 to accept box mags I wanted to start with a 110 series series or a remington 700. I had been leaning toward the 700 due to the ability to easily upgrade it to accept box mags, but yesterday I found a screaming deal on a used 111 in 30-06, and I'm wondering if there's any easy way to get it to accept box mags (AIC preferred) without too steep an investment. If it helps the stock was my 1st intended upgrade

December 15, 2019, 10:59 PM	#2
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 30,487	Doesn't it already have a box mag? A detachable 4 rnd mag is what came up when I did a search. Savage 111 Trophy Hunter XP .30-06. Is yours different?? __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.

December 16, 2019, 01:21 AM	#4
std7mag Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2013 Location: Central Taxylvania.. Posts: 3,611	Check out e-sarco and PTG. You may have to get a bottom metal kit to accept the mags, but no more expensive than a Rem 700 setup. www.e-sarco.com www.pacifictoolandgauge.com Oh, and my older 111 came with 3 round DBM. __________________ When our own government declares itself as "tyrannical", where does that leave us??!! "Januarary 6th insurrection". Funny, I didn't see a single piece of rope...

December 16, 2019, 04:33 AM	#6
std7mag Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2013 Location: Central Taxylvania.. Posts: 3,611	If i'm thinking right, the mags you mention are for short actions. Your gonna want something longer. Either way your gonna need to get a new bottom metal kit. As i said, e-sarco and Pacific Tool and Gauge are probably your best sources. __________________ When our own government declares itself as "tyrannical", where does that leave us??!! "Januarary 6th insurrection". Funny, I didn't see a single piece of rope...

December 15, 2019, 11:31 PM	#3
Doyle Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2007 Location: Rainbow City, Alabama Posts: 7,167	Most of the Savages did not come with DBMs. There is a company down in Sarasota Fl that makes DBMs for 700s. I don't know whether or not they make them for Savages.

December 16, 2019, 02:24 AM	#5
Medic101 Member Join Date: May 23, 2018 Posts: 35	I was thinking along the lines of accepting AICS mags

December 16, 2019, 11:57 AM	#7
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	The Savage 111 Trophy Hunter XP does come with a detachable mag. If the thing is currently a blind mag, it may need another stock too. The whole thing is discussed here. https://www.savageshooters.com/showt...ting-blind-mag It's www.sarcoinc.com.