These were decent "price point" rifles! Unique design for their era. They just weren't the Savage Model 1920 design and that's a bit of a pity. I own several because I do appreciate them. In 30-06, as noted the rifle, as many, need to be in good condition and no hot loads. The latter is the main problem as "overpressure tolerance" is small. As also noted, the trigger isn't very good. Not by standards of its era and certainly not what we expect today. Just think "era gun" and enjoy it for what it is. Mine; 2 in '06 and one in 30-30, which I prefer. I like bolt rifles in that chambering of 30-30 aka .30 W.C.F.; I have: the referenced Model 40 + a Rem 788 and several Win Models 54 carbines & one rifle - sweet guns!
I'd love to have a US Krag in 30-30 but something of huge deal to convert and I'm not into recreating a "Wright Flyer" for similar cost!
Best!
John
