I finally registered to this forum after being a spectator for awhile. I purchased aStevensmyself, in .243, just a couple of weeks ago. I've got a 3-9x40 Monarch on the way, so I haven't shot it yet. I was just wondering if we could get some more accuracy reports from owners. I'd like to know what to expect when I do finally get around to shooting mine. Hopefully, they follow in line with other Savage rifles. My only worry when buying the gun was that maybe it was an excuse for Savage to use some of their parts(barrels) that weren't quite up to snuff. I'd really like to get around MOA with factory ammo, as I've done previously with Savage. Thanks in advance for any replies.