Yuppers,,, seems like the tool was jumping on the push or pull on the cutting...
What kind of accuracy can you get out of the rifle,,, I've seen some pretty crappy barrels over the years and alot of them seem to shoot fairly consistent from shot to shot over the season...
Your option to use what you have or find a replacement,,, I'd at least send the pictures to Savage with as much info you choose to share with them letting them know that you are a proud owner of their products,,, but your some what disapointed with this particular situation at had...
Theres nothing wrong with contacting them to see what they have to say...
Take a few more pictuers in different areas in the barrel as well,,, send a nice letter keeping to the point with quality words to see what they have to say...
If they insist on seeing the rifle them selves,,, ask if they will pick up the shipping costs both ways,,, let them know that you'll think about it in a few days if this is the plan...
I like the idea of no disrespect to whom your chatting with and at least sharing what you found in the rifle you bought and paid for...
Take the high road on this goes along ways...
I would think they would appreciate knowing what is going on at least,,, being fair to you and them that is...
From North of the 49th Don