The Savage short action is made in both calibers. The WSM in is manufactured in what is called a large "shank". It has a 1/16" larger diameter action/barrel thread than the more common small "shank". Both calibers can be shot out of both the large and the small "shank". Then you have the target action option and all of those are the large shank and are single fed with the exception of the LRP type action that is a repeater large shank target style action.
Most all parts are interchangeable from one short action to another. Mostly barrel thread and loading/ejection port designs. I don't keep up with it but there may be some firing pin assembly differences between non magnums and magnums due to the length of the bolt head. Nothing someone with mechanical skills cant compensate for.
Me, I would build or buy the 6 MM in the target action and depending on what the 300wsm is going to be used for IE... hunting, buy a factory Model16 in the WSM. If going long for steel or target there are some great cartridges that would work in the TA without having to change the bolt or the inerds.
After that we can help you spend your money like you had a custom actioned rifle.
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