The Savage bottom metal made of metal should just drop in. I did it with mine. The tab can be cut off the plastic mag to work with metal bottom metal.
Frankly, I may go back to the plastic to save a little weight on my 7mm mag. I don't put so much use that I would worry about the tab on the magazine.
Check the classifieds here if you want the metal bottom metal. I've seen them come up. I may be listing mine.
I got a Boyds provarmint, and the plastic and metal bottom both fit fine. I do have an Axis Boyds that the mag is a little wonky, but I have yet to look for the issue carefully.
I only have top bolt release, so if yours is bottom bolt release, I don't think there is an issue, but you'll need to ask that question if it is.
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