I know you are a barrel nut as well, I am EXTREMELY PROUD of my ability to build a sub .5 MOA Savage off of a pawnshop action EVERY TIME.
However this thing has been built extremely well. I can't believe this but other than bedding I don't think I will touch it. No lapping, no NOTHING.
Incredible quality at any price point and I handled 4 of them and they all looked great. Look at the bolt lugs finish on these compared to ANY other non custom out there and you tell me. Definitely not MASS PRODUCED.
I'm a Savage supporter but only as a basis to build off of. I NEVER thought I would be shooting a STOCK rig. EVER.
I waited a couple of years as I had an Edge but I wish I had done this 2 yrs ago.
Looking forward to you guys' posts; have fun with it, cheers!