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I agree that the ballistics between the two choices are virtually nonexistent. This would be used mostly on white tails with a possible trips out west for mule deer. I'm not concerned with the availability of brass for the Savage as I have a good supply now. Goalie what issues if any do you have regarding the octagon barrel? It came out real nice on the 7MM/08 and I used a half round half octagon on the 38/55.

I considered a 303 British and the 30/40 when I did the 300 H&H as I wanted to use a replica of a Frasier action. However it requires a rimmed case and I had the 38/55 completed prior to the this and I have a 450/400 so my choices were somewhat limited to what I wanted regarding caliber. If I were to do a build on a rimmed case again I'd go with the replica Frasier action and reconsider the 303 British or the 30/40. At the end of the day I wanted the 300 H&H so went with the #1 action.