Savage Rimfire Rifle Fans, How Strong Are Their Actions?

[arakboss]

Are all the Savage rimfire actions similiarly built with comparable strength? I have a Mark 2 in 22lr and a BMAG in 17WSM. They appear to be similar in build design. The 17WSM runs at much higher pressure than the 22lr which makes me think the Mark 2 is over built or the BMAG is underbuilt?

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[P7M13]

Measure the web thickness of the steel on both actions. That should give you your answer.

 

[arakboss]

Measure the web thickness of the steel on both actions. That should give you your answer.

Where would you measure this "web thickness"?