BILLPA,yep,it is I.
ELLOBO,it is a gradual dent! I was at the range and a fellow was shooting next to me,when i first felt it. I was checking the barrel temp. I ask him to check it out? I did not mention what i had felt,to him. He also felt it and told me! As to his experience with rifles? Tuns out he builds 1000 yard rifle for others and himself!
I am going to call Jim Briggs. I have bought from him before.
No matter,i still love my SAVAGE guns!!!!!!!! This one is a Model 11.