Usually Savages are rather accurate out of the box.
If I were you, I'd check the simple things (usual suspects) first: (in no particular order)
- All the scope and mount screws.
- Try changing scope in case it is an internal problem with the scope.
- Make sure the tang is free floating.
- make sure the accustock is torqued correctly to the action (http://www.savageshooters.com/conten...-the-AccuStock)
- make sure the barrel is free floating.
- If the accustok has the accu-wedge, you may want to remove that and see if it helps.
- Check the crown for the soot pattern to make sure it is symmetrical.
- Make sure there are no dings or nicks on the muzzle edge of the bore.
- Is the bore clean? (Savages tend to shoot better slightly fouled, but too much schmutz in the barrel is not good either.
- Try different powder and bullet combinations. Just because something works well in one rifle, does not guarantee it will work well in another.
When you have exhausted these possibilities, and any others that might be offered by those smarter than I, contact Savage customer service about returning the rifle. Perhaps you got a bad barrel?
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