Yep, I've got a LWH in 260. The sprial fluting looks cool and maybe shaves off an ounce or less in weight. It get's a little smoother with time. But it is not as smooth as an unfluted bolt body in my other Savage actions. Based on the wear marks, the fluted ridges riding over the bottom rear of the action give it the rough feel. A rub down with a little high grade gun oil helps. I don't think it is any more or less noisy. It just feels different.