If you are keeping the factory Savage stock then changing the front trigger guard and flipping the baffle on the bolt allows you to go from long action to short action and vice versa.
I ordered a savage prefit from them in February this year. After having carbon supplier issues they were able to get it done and shipped to me in September and included a letter of apology for taking so long. This is my first barrel swap so I wouldnt call myself an expert but so far its been 2...