I ended up getting a used 338 LM LRH. Planning to put a McRees stock on it later with an aftermarket heavy barrel, so the BA/FCP were really not worth the extra $ since I would not be using those stocks. Now I can set it up for a relatively lightweight hunting profile as delivered from the factory, or for precision prone / bench shooting with the McRees. Thanks again for the advice.

I haven't measured the action yet, but I am assuming it is the same as all the other Savage long actions and that the McRees 5.0625" spacing Long Action will fit it?