I bought a stainless/synthetic Savage axis 2 so I could stop worrying about the gun and focus on seeing whatever I’m after. A quick once over wipe down after and I’m good. After having my walnut blues for decades I got so attached I felt like I was abusing my friend, hell they all had nicknames for crying out loud. I’ve got a bunch of little balloons for the muzzle. Fwiw the Savage wears a Leupold that cost more than double the rifle because it’s just bad economy to give into temptation and go cheap. My 2 cents, stay safe.
