New member and first Savage rifle for me. Thanks in advance for your input.

I just got a new 11fcns in 308. Put a new Nikon Prostaff 3x9 on it and went to the range. Very disappointed:

I can only do 4MOA at 100 yards. I'm shooting Portuguese surplus (headstamp FNM) which is not premium match grade ammo but does have a good reputation.

Sometimes I do have 3-shot groups within 1~1.5 inches but never consistent.

I know Prostaff is not a highend scope but it seems to get good reviews. All my scope mounting hardware are solid too.

I did better with my 7.62x39 AR shooting cheap steel case ammo (2~3 MOA).

My questions are:

Are this type of result expected?

How bad will a hot barrel affect accuracy? I know this is a hunting rifle so it doesn't have a heavy barrel. FYI I was shooting 1 round every 10~15 seconds.

Any suggestions? Thanks!