I bought a Savage 12 FVSS in 22-250 a couple months ago, finally getting to shoot it some. I've ran two boxes of Hornady 55gr V-max's through it and have started working up a hand load also using 55gr V-max bullets and Varget powder. Is 40 rounds through a new barrel enough to start searching for an accurate hand load? If not, how many?

What is a good cleaning solution and how often should the barrel be cleaned?

Does anyone know the torque spec on the two screws that hold the action in the stock? I have to adjust the trigger up some.


Thanks, Justin