It appears that a Savage 23D bore was in spec at .223" - .224", Savage 340 was at .224" - .225".
Easy to slug the barrel also. Some youtube videos out there will walk you through it.
As Rick said, whatever the rifle likes. I'd probably try the .224 first.
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