Glad to hear about the smooth action. All my savages (4) suffered from binding including the 338 FCP. Plus magazine issues too. My 338 was a great shooter though. Shoulder fatigue after around 10 rounds. Ended up selling it to fund a RPR in 338. Awesome rifle and action was smooth as butter. Heavier though. Zero shoulder fatigue after 30 rounds. Back issues got me to sell it though. Both rifles shot 285 ELD -X real good using H1000. Enjoy your rifle. Always loved shooting big boomers. I miss my 50 BMG.