I have had a similar issue, but with even less desirable results. I started a thread that you can check out, and have gotten some good feed back and ideas. You may want to scroll through here, and look at some ofthe things people have proposed to me.
http://www.savageshooters.com/showthread.php?50743-Should-I-Have-Savage-Take-A-Look
A few guys are really recommending the Tubb's Final Finish, fire lappingprocess. I haven't tried it yet, but I am strongly considering it.
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