Have a line on an older Savage in 300 win mag. Owner says it is a model 16, ss with a wood stock. He has given me the seriel number which I pm'd to maddog and am waiting to hear back from him.

Seriel number is F309599.

Would like to use the acion to build a long-rang target/hunting rifle. Will use an aftermarket barrel and prob a SSS trigger.

Is there anything in particular to be watching out for, pros, cons?