Semi
For some reason the Savage just doesn't interest me. Nothing against it or those who like it
See! I total agree with that sentement...I know the Savage is a great rifle and I know I am cheap - I could probably shoot it cheaper than shooting a ML with T7 - but for some reason she just does not fit my fancy... For me, one of the reason I have chose nML hunting is because of the additional challenges asssociated with the sport. I can not even tell you the last time I used a CF during any pf our hunting seasons here in Idaho. I am not even upset that I can not shoot farther than 200 yard - I do not need to be able to shoot the 300 ML shot... Just do not live where that type shot would be necessary.
If I were going to hunt with a Savage using smokless - seriously rather making the investment, i would take my 300 win mag put one shell in the chamber and the rest in my back pack and go hunting...
I also know that there folks out there that because of the rules and terrain in their part of the country the smokless Savage makes perfect sense.
Hope this helps explain my thoughts...