You might try contacting Randy Wakeman http://members.aol.com/randymagic/ballltd.htm reference a Savage Rifle and any questions you may have about them. Also http://modernmuzzleloader.comis a forum where many Savage owners gather. The members there are more then willing to answer and address your questions and concerns on Savages and most other modern muzzleloaders. You could join there as well, and gather information and contacts.