Thanks guys. I'm not expecting cartridges to fall in under a one-finger gentle push (uh um..model 700adl) but holy moly. Four fingers with gusto followed by a hard 'pop!".
Funny, the leaf spring and follower was my concern as they were not pressed together correctly. With the follower on a flat surface, the leafs were at a 45 degree angle. Binding in the box.
One poster whom I can't remember the name said it well as a generalization 'most accurate rifle (Savage) I own, drilling 2's and 3's and then I have to reload. '
:)