Thanks for the cleaning suggestions from everyone. Maybe this weekend I'll find time to get something a little more aggressive than the hoppes elite. I think I'll try to track down some sweet's and get a brush.

Oldguy, I wouldn't have touched the rifle before shooting it, but the ding in the crown was too much to ignore.

Listening to you guys has got me really excited about doing some reloading. Another question though, all of the endorsements for seating .05-.07 off the lands has me wondering where the factory ammo is putting me in this respect. Any guesses?

BTW, great forum you have here. I never dreamed I'd get this many responses in such a short amount of time. I had no idea there were so many Savage enthusiasts.