Hi shaman,
You have a gorgeous rifle chambered for an excellent big game cartridge.
Wisdom has done caught me. A fast-handling, lightweight .308 Win is perfect for all Western big game hunting. I do love my Sako rifles, but up high were air is thin and breathing labored, a ham sandwich is heavy. I could put your rifle to good use.
I've also learned the wisdom of closing distance and shooting at a 100 yards than farther.
Imagine all the largest of big game animals that were reduced to table fare by the .300 Savage. Now .300 Savage bullets bounce off of big game.
Sadly, I regret to opine that your friend is right: the excellent .300 Savage might just be dropped from ammo manufacturers' lines.
The American icon Model 99 in .300 Savage was the perfect rifle/cartridge combo when hunting skills were required.
shaman, I hope your rifle brings to you many years of fabulous hunting seasons. It is an excellent rifle chambered for an excellent cartridge.
