I agree on the thin Barrel Savages, they just do not shoot ( Sample of 2)

I may get one that will, I hand load, but I tried good loads in the 30--06 and a known load series in the 270 and lucky to get 1.5 inches and more like 2 (the 06 would shoot one, then shift 1.5 or better and print two more). those were only 3 shot groups, barrel not hot. I tried 5s and worse, and barrel was cooled well down each time.

I don't mind a thin barrel shooting just 2 into one spot, but to shift like that is not good.

On the other hand, the Savage Varmint contour looks to be 1/2 MOA with the right loads, still working with it, got off track, had some going good then lost it though I think it was my erratic shooting.

Said barrel as also smooth as opposed to others reported rough.