Accustock ???

[southtxhunter]

I have a new 116 with the version 2 accustock. Following Savage's instructions to reinstall the stock, I tightened the front action first and then the back both to 30 in/lb(I found the 30 in/lb searching on here). Doing this the rear tang lifts slightly from the stock to the point where you can see under it. The barrel is still free floated though. I haven't had a chance to shoot it yet. Is this normal? Also when I first took the action out the screw were barely tool tight from the factory...


Thanks,
Todd

[keeki]

rear tang should be floated, action should be resting on the pillars not the tang

[southtxhunter]

Thanks for the info

[southtxhunter]

Shot the rifle today after lapping the scope rings and torquing everything down, and torquing the stock. I'm still getting a left shift on the groups. I couldn't let the barrel cool all the way down after sight in due to running out of day light. When I re-installed the stock yesterday I did notice 3 witness marks in the aluminum bedding block on the right side. Anyone think that, that uneven contact with the reciever is throwing my shots over when it heats up?


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[GaCop]

Yes, could very well be. Also check to see if the barrel is still floated when warm, that could be the culprit too.

[bluealtered]

Is the rifle broken in yet? If not that needs to be done first, if it is then try the box test and see if the left shift stays consistant.

[southtxhunter]

I've got 24 rounds down the barrel now. Not sure if it's had enough run time yet gonna try again this evening.

[ellobo]

Even with the shift your group is Less than MOA. Bodes well for the accuracy. Try not cleaning it till that accuracy drops off. A new barrel usualy coppers up so keep an eye out for that. A shift like that can be due to several reasons. Scope and mounts, loose receiver mounting bolts., barrel heat causing it to touch the stock are a few. Ammo is another. Keep working at it and sooner or later you will figure it out.

El Lobo

[southtxhunter]

Here is my final group today, looks good. Barrel was warm before the shots.

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This was the first group, I think I pulled the one to the right, I made a scope adjustment after this group to get my final group.

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I'm gonna keep shooting it to ensure it hold the current pattern.

Thanks for the info!

Todd

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[GaCop]

My factory 308 sporter barrel tends to shoot tighter and with higher velocity after being fouled with about 10 rounds.

[Murphy]

My model 16 7mm/08 does the same thing. I cured it with a 12thou change to seating depth so have a look at my new post "7mm/08 range report. ;D