RE: Savage 24F question...
If the mount on your 24 is only attached to the barrel on one side, you're going to have problems with the scope moving. It took me forever to figure out what the problem was with mine. With the mount only being hooked on one side it WILL move with pressure.
I had a gunsmith tack weld the other side, and it has shot like a dream ever since.
You bought a fine weapon, by the way.