I haven't seen much on these rifles. I think they were some kind of production run or something. My main question is do savages normally have a tighter action or (shorter throat) than most rifles ( in general). I know every rifle will be a little different. The rifle is extremely accurate with 175 smk's. But I was wanting a true hunting/ long range bullet because I shoot out to 1000 yards also. Looking at the new hornady 178 eld-x. I've loaded and shot a few they seem to be a great bullet,but are longer so I'm having to seat them out quite a bit farther. Wondering if anyone has any experience with the savages and what they sem to like jumping to the lands. I know this is pretty broad but just wanting hear some other people's experiences. Thanks