Do you think Nicholas Brewer and co. would be surprised at what the 110 series has become? I've shot my share of rifles and I must say that dollar for dollar there is no better mass produced bolt action out there.
Some are smoother, few are as accurate and ( till very recently) none were as user/ tinker friendly. Heck, even the dreaded/ maligned barrel nut has been copied!
My first centerfire was a Savage ( a 340 30-30) and ( I hope) my last will be my 110.