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Bolt handle is nice. It was stainless but had Black Ice coat it too just for looks, haha.
Planning on a full range of bullets. I wanted a 9 twist, but Shaw only offers the 9.5. I've got like 7 bullets to try. Probably start with 150's though.
Went back to the nut because it makes gunsmithing cheaper, since you don't have to pay for chamber/install, and several places offer chambered Savage barrels ready to go. Still have a hankering for a 6.5-06...
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That there is one shinny turd!!!!
dig the bolt flute! how much did that run you?
how does the scope track?
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I like it !
Hope it's a shooter....
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Never been into savages.........but I like that one!
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Nice! You shooting on Hardscrabble this weekend?
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Man, I need shades.
Send us target pictures.
Up hills slow,
Down hills fast
Tonnage first and
Safety last.
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Thats nice.
Your attention to detail is impressive.
If it shoots, thats all that matters.
I hope it drills little ones for you.
dave
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that is one nice Savage! Grew up seeing Savages kill a lot of deer, so you wont here me badmouthing them!
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The Schofield Kid: Yeah, well, I guess they had it coming.
Will Munny: We all got it coming, kid.
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dig the bolt flute! how much did that run you?
how does the scope track?
Fluting was $50, Not sure on tracking yet, find out this weekend, suppose I could try it on my bore-sighter though. Not sure, but I think SSS might even do Remington bolts, even though they are Savage specialists. Nice! You shooting on Hardscrabble this weekend? No, got a new spot with no mtn bikers, and no garbage piled up everywhere. Thanks for all the compliments. Need to reiterate to everyone that building on a Savage wasn't my first choice. This was my very first centerfire (and only Savage) that I purchased 25 years ago, so I cannot get rid of it, but it needed a makeover. Have to admit, so easy to soup up a Savage, that perhaps I need to troll for another action. You can pick up a used gun for $250. 
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Great job on that build...
- Greg
Success is found at the intersection of planning, hard work, and stubbornness.
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Don't keep apologising for building on a Savage!!
Proof is in the shooting an I haven't built up a bad one yet.
Gotta love the caliber choice , IMO you are set for anything you want to hunt.
Good job.
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Yeah, there's nothing wrong with Salvages. My two top pets are that evil, neglected, unclassy brand.
They were engineered before engineering was cool.
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thanks for the info... interested to see what it'll do for you...
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Yep, that turned out nice and I bet it'll shoot, too. It probably feels about the same in the hands as my 7mm WSM does.
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Nice gun. I like the bolt..
Should work just fine.
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Dam, I dont even like Savages but I like that gun. Nice work
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Nothing there to apologize for partner. That's a heck of a stick and I'd be more than a little proud to have it in my safe. The sentimental attachment just makes it cooler.
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Thanks. Hope to try it out tomorrow. Will post results. Lots of memories with this gun. It was also my coyote gun back before I could afford a varmint rifle. Used to shoot accelerators through it.
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I'm liking the rig. Looks good. You could name it the UPT (Ultimate Polished Turd) and refer to it at the UPT build with specs listed on the blueprint thread.
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