[Unclenick]

M.L. McPherson claims the bolt design is part of the reason many Savages get better accuracy than more expensive guns. He based that on inherently better aligning of the bolt lugs with the receiver. I wound up spending money on the trigger and a new stock and got my 10FP down below 1/2 moa, which I felt was good enough for a tac rifle. Have also shot it that way at 1000 yards and not been disappointed.

If your concern is being able to recover the cost when you sell it, then you have a point. If your concern is to make a good shooter, then I think it is worth it, though the importance of the trigger varies with the shooter. Some guys can shoot a bad trigger fairly well, while others cannot. Some of that seems to be affected by how your hands and frame are shaped and not just skill level. It is an individual thing.