I had the very same problem a year or so ago on a 22mag 93 series. Just a hit and miss thing. Sent back to Savage and they returned saying fixed. Same thing again. Returned one more time and they replaced entire gun. They didn't return my scope bases so I had to call again. Jeesh! Couple of days later, a new set of bases arrived in the mail. PITA, but at least they came through. They supposedly destroy the non working bolts/rifles returned. I dunno. Anyway, mass produced items are going to have faults. Sometimes you get the bear; sometimes the bear gets you. Problem with this was I had to pay shipping two times for there error. Kinda ticked me off.
I am now looking at .22-250's now and considering Savage as one of my options....but, can lightning strike twice.....