I have thought about setting the barrel back and cleaning up the chamber but I would still have the issue of a 300 savage with the 7.7 bore. Besides, the 45-70 idea appeals to me.
This rifle came as part of a package deal with a hacked up 1903a3 springfield that I wanted. It was poorly sporterized (the guy told me it was rechambered to 30-06) and no mum, so after the holidays I will talk to a smith and see about installing the other barrel.
Thanks