Toqued action screw- fishing up my setup

Got my 110e .270 win finally tuned. Built right befor hunting season and was only able to work up a load. Since then I upgraded my reloading equipment to be able to measure and start loading off the lands. I had alway just loaded to spec. Also added a in pound toque driver to my set of tools.

With front action screw set to 45 in pounds I started the rear at 20 in pounds. Shot groups increasing by 5 in h pounds.

Shots Taken at 50 yards. 35 in pounds seemed to be the ticket. Shot .352 moa, covered by a dime 4 finall shots.

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i was only able to shoot 50 yards, do I need to verify at longer distance? I look forward to stretching it out some.

Looks like you got it dialed in pretty good. My 2 cents, yeah shoot at least at 100 yards if you can. I shoot as far as I can when I am trying to determine how my rifle is shooting. Right now, I only have about 125 yards to shoot. Maybe 200 or so if I ever do some clearing for a longer lane.

Looks good to me, 35 inch pounds is not a lot for an action screw therefore I would check it often until your confident it will stay put.

What i do know is this riffle can shoot better then me. Now I need some more range time.

If you find the action screws loosen over time a VERY small dab of low strength locktite works great. Just enough to give some friction to the screw, so it won't back out.

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Originally Posted by mudpig

If you find the action screws loosen over time a VERY small dab of low strength locktite works great. Just enough to give some friction to the screw, so it won't back out.

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thanks mudpig, after getting to shoot out farther and verify that these toque specs are to my liking I will go back and add a little thread locker.

Nice shooting!

thanks Phil, looking to improve always.

Good deal with the action screw tuning.
I too have found it to be an effective tool to shrink groups.

With a wooden stock 35in/lbs on front screw and 25 to 30 seems to be the ticket on the rear. Mine shoots best at 35 and 30..

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Originally Posted by big honkin jeep

Good deal with the action screw tuning.
I too have found it to be an effective tool to shrink groups.

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I was real surprised at how visible the groups changes were, even at 50 yards.

like bunky-shooter says "With a wooden stock 35in/lbs on front screw and 25 to 30 seems to be the ticket on the rear. Mine shoots best at 35 and 30.." , but you need to tune to your stock.

Try this out on your savage action you might be surprised unless you are a long time savage shooter, you know this already.