I just took delivery of one in 458 for $682.00 and it is about equal to the Alaskan MK X. I has a stupid folding rear sight that has to go, but it is pretty good otherwise. It shoots tight, now that I cleaned up the trigger, which is the same adjustable one as on the MK X and Whitworth. I can't warm up to the laminated stock.

I stuck a 1-4 Leupold in Leupold QD mounts on it, and will drop it into a Whitworth type stock I have here. Its a nucleus for a decent big bore and works just fine, as-is...for under $700.00 new.

Remember, we are talking about affordable big bore rifles, not snob rifles.

I recently bought this Savage FSS116 WW in 375 H&H with a new 1.5-6 4200 Elite in Warne QD rings for $750.00, shipped. I'll be using it for a Roosevelt elk hunt along the Oregon coast in November. It cuts a ragged hole; the Rainguard scope feature works; the gun comes in at 8 pounds-scoped for easy carry in the thick rainforest and straight up & down terrain we'll be hunting. I can't see lugging my pre 64 Mdl 70 375 or FN/Sako 375 Wby into this kind of country, and the Savage works perfectly...feeds slick and has their version of CRF. The Accu Trigger does work!

The action is plenty long and has room to use 350-380gr bullets seated out a bit.