Quote Originally Posted by M.O.A. View Post
It sounds like to me the front scope base screws might be hitting the bolt head.
If he bought the #10 FXP, it's a package deal from Savage to include the scope (which includes bases & rings), so I doubt the screws are too long.

Not being real experienced and more able to explain the issue technically, it's best he sends it in.

OP... I know it's a bummer, but don't throw the baby out with the bath water. Savage is THE BEST, MOST ACCURATE, out of the box rifle you can buy.

Like most folks here, I'm a Savage fan not because I own one...I own three! And I wouldn't own that many if they hadn't proven to be superior rifles.