I just traded a fellow member for a Long action flat back receiver with a Factory 112 small shank stainless 300 RUM barrel, the one with the on/off brake. The rear flat on the receiver is level so that is a plus. What I can't believe is the feel of the trigger I'm not sure who tuned this 3 screw trigger but it makes any accutrigger I own feel like a serious downgrade. I'm not sure if I'll stay with the RUM long term but if I can find some semi affordable ammo or brass I'm going to at least see how it shoots. I was at Cabelas Monday and the only ammo they had for it was $61, Too rich for my blood.

Does anyone know the time frame that Savage was building Small Shank 300 RUM barrels with the on/off brake?

Back to the action,
It was built in 1987
I had one years ago but that was before I did any work myself.
Are there any downsides to building on these actions?
I like the feel of the metal safety.
The bolt has a screw slot, Can it be replaced with hex? Should I?
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Thanks,
Ninner