Originally Posted by
DeerandbearhoG
Im sure most will agree if you are getting 7" groups, there is something else wrong w/ the set up, than anything haveing to do w/ the manufacturer. Savage are know for excellent accuracy anyway. My savage ml does an 1". Are your action screws tight? do you use a front and rear rest? are you resting the forarm or the barrel on it? what kind of scope mounts are you using? I guarantee it is not the rifle that is causing 7" groups.
These are all great questions.. I sighted it in using a lead sled and then again with sand bags. I never rest the barrel on anything and am using the forearm on the sled or bags. I am using Talley rings (one piece rings) awesome product, but was using the package rings in the past. Results are same with both. Scope is a Pentax pioneer 1.
you bring up a very good point on the action screws. I have no idea what they are.. i like to shoot but don't know how to work on rifles. My action is QUITE TIGHT thou when you cycle it. Tighter than all my other bolt actions. It takes some umph to lift the bolt. Can you tell me where the screws are and how they should be? it could be this... but i need serious help!