Unless it's a finished out sporter or you are wanting the action for a project I'd have to say if you just want a rifle to shoot and hunt with go Savage. I came to the conclusion that sporterizing old military rifles was a expensive way to a half azzed rifle. . To get one really nice was way more than just expensive ,It's ultra expensive . Heck just drilling and tapping will run $100 these days plus hassling with shipping the gun around. Cut and crown the barrel remove the sight ears so that you can see the scope etc. etc. oh and do the last two and a blue job is in order. Oh and then a nicer stock is called for even a semi inleted job will cost $100+ now you might have it close to a savage 110e but certainly no where near a really nice custom sporter. So a hundred here a hundred there and you might as well buy a new Montana or a clean pre 64 model 70. Savages are not that pretty but they are good solid hunting rifle as is. Leave the military rifle to the military buffs.
Last edited by bangeye; 03/28/17.
