It's plastic, but a nice rifle, for sure.
You can call savage and get metal one if you like. Unless you plan on bedding it, though, I don't think it will matter much. I say that because, ideally, you should pillar and bed it. If it is bedded properly, the action screws will turn freely then suddenly STOP. If it gradually tightens, it is a sure indication the action is stressed and flexing some in the stock as you draw down on the action screws. The plastic trigger guard will compress, though, under the head of the screw and maybe break or possibly negate your efforts to relieve any stress with the bedding job. Short of that, I would not worry about it.
Shoot it and enjoy it. It's a beauty.
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