Savage 99 accuracy problems
 

I came into a Savage 99 in 308 Win. The bore is good and I know the scope is good, but the thing is shooting all over the place. First I thought it was me so I had someone else shoot it with the same result. I have tried several factory loads as well as handloads with the same result. Anyone know of any tricks to tweak a 99? I was thinking about bedding the forearm, or perhaps adding a pressure point at the tip.

RE: Savage 99 accuracy problems
 

My theory:

there's pressure on the barrel caused by warpage from the wood in the foreend. Remove the wood and see by hand how tight it is on the gun. If it's tight relieve the place it's binding.

These rifles are normally extremely accurate....

RE: Savage 99 accuracy problems
 

My neighbor has one that prints very good groups. I am sure this one will too with a little more work.

RE: Savage 99 accuracy problems
 

There's a good article in the sept. "RIFLE" magazine #221
that deals withaccuracy issues in'99's.

PK

RE: Savage 99 accuracy problems
 

The september issue of Rifle, sporting firearms journal has an article that will he3lp you. Published by wolf publishin co
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RE: Savage 99 accuracy problems
 

Took some wood out of the forend and went to the range. My accuracy problem is now fixed.