Quote Originally Posted by GaCop View Post
I don't believe you can get a rimmed cartridge to work well in a Savage action, if at all.
As a repeater it can be a challenge. As a single shot, it is entirely possible. Longer cartridges can be done as a repeater. I have my Striker in 444 Marlin and it repeats fine. The only issue is to be sure to get your rounds loaded properly so the rims don't lock. I have a blank I acquired in .311 bore that I am going to do in 327 Fed Mag or 32 H&R Mag one of these days. It will be a single shot of course.

Also you must have your barrel maker chamber the barrel so it headspaces on the shoulder (or case mouth if a straight wall cartridge is to be used) and not on the rim.