I built this 400/408 McGowen on a Savage Target Action using a 209 bolthead and Savage bushing breech plug with primer seat. Only took it out once and fired 7 shots mainly to check ignition and primers. Everything worked as planned and it shot pretty decent at 100yds. These were sabotless loads using knurled up 200gr SST's. To keep it simple I went with straight charges instead of a duplex. It was a cold day on the range.









Action was bedded, third screw installed in stock and blasted finish by a local gunsmith here in PA.