I had a stainless steel Savage model 116 - weather warrior in 7 MM Remington Magnum with muzzle brake and I was shooing inside of a tree stand and lost all my hearing in one ear.
I practically gave the gun away, sight unseen for another rifle - just to get rid of it.

I still have hearing problems to this day - loud ringing in both ears and lot's of infections of the inner and outer ear.

The older Savage Rifles were fairly accurate - but I have my own opinions about them. You are better off with a old Winchester or a Old Remington. Either gun will last you a lifetime and it won't cost much to rebarrel it when it wears out.