Actually no it isn't. The barrel contours are different, the trigger is different (the Target Accutrigger adjusts down much lower than the standard) and the F-class and Palma Savage barrels are much longer--in some cases 8"-10" longer depending on the rifle which with the 308 allows for increases in velocity that allow that cartridge to retain accuracy past 800 yards.
It sounds like you got a lemon. A sample of one. That has nothing to do with the Savage F-Class rifles that Team Savage are using which, if you check out the interviews guys from Team Savage have done online, are using factory barrels.
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