Definition of Savage action numbers

[Paints-n-cows]

I am confused by the action numbers on Savage's actions.  I understand the part about two digit being the short action and three digit being the long action.

Now what is the difference between the 110, 112, and 116 or for that matter the 12 and 16?

The rifle that I am looking at is a S/S 116 in 7mm and a synthetic stock.  Not a real big fan of the synthetic stock but might be looking at action for a build for a longer belted mag than the 7mm.  Will I be able to get this done with the 116 action?

I also have come across a 12FP in .308 that has caught my interest...and it is going be one or the other

Thanks for your helpful advice.

[PowPow]

I knew at one time when I was drooling over one; think its standard 10 , varmint 12, classic 14, weather-proof 16. here is a link to their current catalog:
http://www.savagearms.com/various/documents/2010_savage_catalog.pdf

I remember NS in the last part of the model number means "no sights"

[PawPaw]

Unless I am severely mistaken, Savage builds two action sizes in the 10/110 series.  Short and long.  The different numbers describe different metals, features, etc.  Some single shots, some repeaters, different stocks, stainless vs. blued.

However, that said, there is nothing in the world longer than a Savage long action.  The question becomes, how much longer than a 7mm magnum are you wanting to build?  That's a question for you and your gunsmith.   We currently seat bullets for my son's 7mag out longer than the SAAMI standards and have no problem with the magazine box.  I have a buddy who built a .416 Rigby on the Savage long action, but I have no idea if he had to modify the magazine box.