Other than the installation of a new barrel, what kind of upgrades can you do on a Savage that you can't do yourself on a Remington?
Actually there's great deal more than just the bbl swap that's owner customizable
I can change out bolt handles in 5 minutes...... LOL no silver solder needed
I can change bolt faces to anything from .223 to WSM sized in about 10
barrel and recoil lug in 15
extractor in about 20 seconds
I could even upgrade to a LRPV single shot style action
I can adjust my headspace to however tight or loose I want it
You still have to pay to have a barrel chambered for a Savage even if you can install it yourself
NO you do not pay extra for threading and cambering. You can get a 100%
DROP IN fully chambered and threaded bbl for a Savage delivered to your doorstep from Pac/Nor, Shilen, Lothar Walther and a few others for between $300 and $400 which is only slightly more expensive than the blank itself purchased retail.
Savage even if you can install it yourself and don't forget to add in the cost of any tools required.
all you need is a wrench that can be bought for less than $30 and headspace gauges can be rented for very little $$$ if you don't just use a sized in your dies case.
the AICS isn't available for the Savage,
Available from the FACTORY
http://www.tactical-life.com/online/products/savage-arms-modular-sniper-system-model-10-bas-bast/
Shooting times tested this rifle and it averaged in the .3's shooting %&$^ factory ammunition.....that's nuts
http://www.shootingtimes.com/longgun_reviews/ST_savagesheavymet_200904/index.html
as for the Jewell trigger They ain't the only game in town. SSS or even the target accutrigger sans blade is just as good
The Savage is literally the AR15, Small Block Chevy or 1911 of precision bolt actions