I would take a big bore revolver over a bolt pistol any day for that work. your only going to get one shot out of the xp. and the R model is a rear grip repeater i think so going midgrip gives out one shot anyway. the revolver does not have to be long barrel either. a 4-6" would draw quick.
looking for a small shank in 7mm-08. if its a factory one 9.5 twist is a must. let me know if you have anything. not really looking for a varmint or bull but a heavy sporter would be fine
you know what twist it is? savage offered 2. 9.5 and 11-11.5 I think it was. hopefully it is the 9.5 as it will work with a heavier bullet. Im a big fan of the .284 diameter bullets. Ive had good luck with 120 b-tips in my encore
better not tell those guys you ran into at the range about the deer I shot with 95 Gr bergers and 105 a max's out of my 15" 6BRX striker at 500 (95 gr), 250 and 210 yards(105 gr) then. the 95 didnt pass through but the 105's have on everything ive shot. no worries on the caliber of case. good...
Factory trigger guard won't work with the hole location in the action. Puts the back of the guard and the trigger shoe in the same spot meaning it don't work. Ask me how I know
15.5" 7MM WSM shot 168's at 2550 and 140's at 2940. just be careful going with a folder and a 16.5" barrel. you need to meet the 26" overall requirement.