Thomas I have been rolling this around in my head since last summer when you and I were talking about it. Nearly bought an action a time or two, but about a month ago I was in a high end gunshop in Lexington KY, and on their beater rack, was a Savage 325 I think, bolt action 30/30 priced at $250. The blue was thin, and the stocks finish was cracking badly, but she worked smooth and when I dropped a light down the barrel, she was bright and shiny, showing very little if any use. I brought it home for $225 tax and all, and it shoots and works great. I am going to hot blue it here in a week or two and refinish the stock.