I'm considering building a 110 in 30-06. I am choosing the Savage because of the build and repair potential and I am tired of workmanship issues when gunsmiths have performed barrel work on my model 70's. I own and have experience with the PT&G 30-06 Serengeti reamer and I would like to use that if possible.

I can't decide to just purchase a newer 110 type rifle with a round receiver bridge or purchase an older flat-back 110 donor rifle and proceed from there. Is the quality any better/worse with the newer receivers or rifles? Is the newer round receiver bridge more stable for scope base mounting? There seems more scope base options with the round and round combination. I've had excellent experience with Nightforce bases but they only produce a round bridge unit.

When it comes to firearms I have learned to like old school. The older receivers appear to have a matte or parkerized finish which I like.

Thanks for your patience