Guess what, gang? I just got a response from Savage! They recommend the 70 grain Nosler BT, at least in factory fodder. Here's the reply:

Debra Roberts (Savage Arms, Inc)
Dec 06 09:18 am (EST)
Hi Mike,
You are correct. Our engineers recommend 70 grain – Federal Nosler Ballistic Tip
thank you

Now if we could figure out what powder and primer Federal uses. . .