1) Do you think it is? You can look them up on gun genie/grabagun/etc/etc as easy as we can. Personally, I've dealt with Savage shenanigans long enough; to me that is rather over-priced.
2) Again, to me, yes. If you like the DIY notion of savages, then buy the same for less. Buy the Stevens, a Marlin X7 or Remington's X7 (model 78-something) they all take the same barrels, can all change bolt heads.
3) I've never shot that rifle, it's still at the store; so I can't tell you. Savage has always had the ability to make real shooters, that's why "new" people "know" Savages are shooters. Savage has always (& still does) have the ability to turn-out some absolute streaming piles! Pay your money and take your chance, or buy a rifle that offers a guarantee.
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