Savage long action build, need ideas.

[Colorado Osprey]

Is it not just a long action, but a long action magnun in 338WM. They are different.
The 338WM is not just a medium range big game cartridge. It is well suited for long range as well.
Very expensive though for a prairie dog.

I would stay away from a break.. they are usually detrimental to accuracy. Don't believe me? Check out any precision competition.. no breaks to be found except on BIG calibers.

If you want a stock, Fred at Sharp Shooter Supply can make any of his stocks for a DBM. http://www.sharpshootersupply.com/
Prices are reasonable. They also have a bunch of accessories like larger bolt handles and heavier recoil lugs. The recoil lug is a must IMHO for a precision rig.

[Tim K]

I would stay away from a break.. they are usually detrimental to accuracy. Don't believe me? Check out any precision competition.. no breaks to be found except on BIG calibers.

I don't know if I believe you. I see lots of brakes at precision comps. I have no personal experience with them, so I'll refrain from saying you are wrong, but I find your statement suspect.

[Colorado Osprey]

While a break is not in itself the problem it is usually disruption and harmonics that are affected. You can tune a comp and actually get better groups than without. BUT, most don't go through this process and get worse groups by just installing-screwing on a break/comp.

Also agree that Criterion is the must have for proven drop in accuracy.

Didn't realize Fred was that far behind... it's been about a dozen years since I needed his services.

For a cheap laminate stock the Boys aren't bad at $97... they are available for detachable mag Savages

[Wildboarem]

While a break is not in itself the problem it is usually disruption and harmonics that are affected. You can tune a comp and actually get better groups than without. BUT, most don't go through this process and get worse groups by just installing-screwing on a break/comp.

Also agree that Criterion is the must have for proven drop in accuracy.

I call Shenanigans! Where is my broom? I run a Savage chambered in .260 rem with a Criterion tube. Shoots sub minute all day long easily. Also know of a over a 100 other Criterion owners with even better results. http://www.savageshooters.com/showth...terion-prefits
So with all this info, you have a built Savage right? And you have a Criterion right? And you have a break that has degraded your accuracy right? I admit that it will change harmonics, but so will a can. One may have to change load accordingly but it doesn't make an accurate tube inaccurate in and of itself generally.
I also run a Choate stock. There are options for the savage. Fun to build, for the DIY type. Might also look at the .338 edge if you like the .338 caliber. You have lots of options. Good Luck.

Didn't realize Fred was that far behind... it's been about a dozen years since I needed his services.

For a cheap laminate stock the Boys aren't bad at $97... they are available for detachable mag Savages

[Hoser]

I would stay away from a break.. they are usually detrimental to accuracy. Don't believe me? Check out any precision competition.. no breaks to be found except on BIG calibers.

I also disagree. I see lots of them and sometimes use a brake on my long range rifles.

You wont see them at a short range benchrest match because they are not allowed. At 600 and 1,000 yard benchrest matches they are allowed and used by a majority of shooters. And lots of those guys are shooting 6mm calibers now days.